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Taxed and Wasted

by Australian Taxpayers' Alliance

The Australian Taxpayer's Alliance brings you "Taxed and Wasted." A podcast about tax, regulation, and waste. Join Emilio Garcia and Brian Marlow weekly for news, interviews, and thought-provoking issues on Taxed and Wasted. --www.taxpayers.org.auwww.twitter.com/AusTaxpayerswww.facebook.com/AusTaxpayers/www.apple.co/31NJOaNwww.spoti.fi/30h1R7lwww.pca.st/8LQ5Emilio Garcia Australia - Brian Marlow Australia - Australian Taxpayers' Alliance - Politics

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Episodes

  1. The Debt State | Taxed and Wasted

    The Debt State | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast is about Victoria's plan for economic recovery, the federal debt, and more. Subscribe today! -- www.taxpayers.org.au www.twitter.com/AusTaxpayers…

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  2. NSW Leads the Way! | Taxed and Wasted

    NSW Leads the Way! | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast is about NSW's fantastic tax reform initiatives, its similarities to our economic recovery plan, and more. Subscribe today! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia)...

  3. Let's Focus on Aussie Politics | Taxed and Wasted

    Let's Focus on Aussie Politics | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast is about our country's lack of interest in politics, an expensive airport addition, and more. Subscribe today! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia)...

  4. Subsidised Cartier | Taxed and Wasted

    Subsidised Cartier | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast is about our government's wasteful spending, Australia Post spending, crumbling education, and more. Subscribe today! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia)...

  5. Special Guest: Evan Mulholland | Taxed and Wasted

    Special Guest: Evan Mulholland | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast features a special guest from the Institute of Public Affairs, Evan Mulholland. Subscribe today! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia) Co-Host's...

  6. Budget Night Blues | Taxed and Wasted

    Budget Night Blues | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast discusses the federal budget, another multi-billion dollar digital project by the government, and more. Subscribe today! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia)...

  7. ABC Gets a Pay Rise| Taxed and Wasted

    ABC Gets a Pay Rise| Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast discusses ABC's pay increase, another multi-billion dollar digital project by the government, and more. Subscribe today! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia)...

  8. Labor Elitists | Taxed and Wasted

    Labor Elitists | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast discusses Labor's elitism, paying former employees, university subsidies, and more. Subscribe today! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia) Co-Host's Twitter:...

  9. Death to the Death Tax | Taxed and Wasted

    Death to the Death Tax | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast discusses COVID Tax cuts, NSW Koalas, Qantas' HQ, and much more. Subscribe today! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia) Co-Host's Twitter: @Emilie_Dye…

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  10. No New Taxes! | Taxed and Wasted

    No New Taxes! | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast discusses Melbourne's economy, PETA's request for your money, and much more. Subscribe today! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia) -- www.taxpayers.org.au...

  11. Shrink the State | Taxed and Wasted

    Shrink the State | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast discusses Victoria's police state, Bureaucrat spending, and much more. Subscribe today! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia) -- www.taxpayers.org.au...

  12. Woke Government Jobs | Taxed and Wasted

    Woke Government Jobs | Taxed and Wasted Woke Government Jobs | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast discusses the woke government jobs, Victoria's lock downs, and much more. Subscribe today! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz…

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  13. Save Our Barbies! | Taxed and Wasted

    Save Our Barbies! | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast discusses the gig economy, a ban on barbies, IR reform, and much more. Subscribe today! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia) -- www.taxpayers.org.au...

  14. No New Lockdowns | Taxed and Wasted

    No New Lockdowns | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast discusses the lockdowns in Victoria, lockdowns in News Zealand, alcohol taxes, and much more. Subscribe today! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia) --...

  15. We're Out of Jail | Taxed and Wasted

    We're Out of Jail | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast discusses the ATA's recent house arrest, COVID in Australia, and more. Join us today, and don't forget to subscribe! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia) --...

  16. COVIDSafe Fail | Taxed and Wasted

    COVIDSafe Fail | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast discusses the government's recent app failure, a tale of two states, vaping, and more. Join us today, and don't forget to subscribe! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio...

  17. Flush the Toilet Tax | Taxed and Wasted

    Flush the Toilet Tax | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast discusses Australian universities, the toilet tax, and more. Join us today, and don't forget to subscribe! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia) --...

  18. Million Dollar Indoor Plants | Taxed and Wasted

    Million Dollar Indoor Plants | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast discusses ScoMo's new JobMaker program, millions of taxpayer dollars being spent on plants, and more. Join us today, and don't forget to subscribe! Host's…

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  19. Renovation Subsidies | Taxed and Wasted

    Renovation Subsidies | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance! This week's podcast discusses illicit tobacco, ScoMo's proposed new bail out, Kings Cross, and more. Join us today, and don't forget to subscribe! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio...

  20. Corona Break: May 26 | Taxed and Wasted

    Corona Break: May 26 | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, Corona Break edition! This week's podcast discusses illicit tobacco, NSW lockdowns, internet speed, and more. Join us today, and don't forget to subscribe! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia) -- www.taxpayers.org.au...

  21. Corona Break: May 19 | Taxed and Wasted

    Corona Break: May 19 | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, Corona Break edition! This week's podcast is our first video version of the show, where we talk about ASIO, Virgin Australia, Space, and more. Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia) -- www.taxpayers.org.au...

  22. BONUS: Sen. Amanda Stoker, Full Interview

    Please enjoy our full interview with the lovely Amanda Stoker! Guest's Twitter: @stoker_aj (Amanda Stoker) Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia) -- www.taxpayers.org.au www.twitter.com/AusTaxpayers www.facebook.com/AusTaxpayers/ www.bit.ly/2uHttZb (YouTube) www.apple.co/31NJOaN...

  23. Corona Break: May 05 | Taxed and Wasted

    Corona Break: May 05 | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, Corona Break edition! This week's non-corona news is about Virgin Australia, the US election, Aliens, topped off with an interview with Queensland senator Amanda Stoker. Guest's Twitter: @stoker_aj (Amanda Stoker) Host's…

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  24. Corona Break: April 28 | Taxed and Wasted

    Corona Break: April 28 | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, Corona Break edition! This week's non-corona news is about cheap, cheap oil, an unloved airline, an attempt to buy a country, and a possibly dead tyrant. Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia) -- www.taxpayers.org.au...

  25. Corona Break: April 21 | Taxed and Wasted

    Corona Break: April 21 | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to Taxed and Wasted, Corona Break edition! This week's non-corona news takes us into the tech and aviation sectors of Australia, down to Mexico's petroleum power-move, up to the UK's unnecessary coverage of unimportant people, ending in the USA's...

  26. Corona Break: April 14 | Taxed and Wasted

    Corona Break: April 14 | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to "Taxed and Wasted" in the first instalment of our "Corona Break" series! Join us as we go through the news of the week that has NOTHING to do with the pandemic. Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia) -- www.taxpayers.org.au...

  27. We Don't Know What's Going On | Taxed and Wasted

    We Don't Know What's Going On | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to "Taxed and Wasted." A podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance about tax, regulation, and waste. Today, we just talk because no one knows what the hell is going on. Please enjoy, and don't forget to subscribe to Taxed and Wasted!...

  28. COVID Economy | Taxed and Wasted

    COVID Economy | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to "Taxed and Wasted." A podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance about tax, regulation, and waste. Today, we go over ScoMo's Stimulus Package and describe the ATA's economic response plan. Please enjoy, and don't forget to subscribe to Taxed and...

  29. Pantsuit Politics Ladies! | Taxed and Wasted

    Pantsuit Politics Ladies! | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to "Taxed and Wasted." A podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance about tax, regulation, and waste. Today, we go over the news of the week, followed by a conversation with the ladies of the very popular show "Pantsuit Politics." Please...

  30. $400,000 Flat White | Taxed and Wasted

    $400,000 Flat White | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to "Taxed and Wasted." A podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance about tax, regulation, and waste. Today, we go over the news of the week, including sports rorts, cash rates, and very expensive coffee carts. Please enjoy, and don't forget to...

  31. Michael Knowles on Libertarianism VS. Conservatism | Taxed and Wasted

    Michael Knowles on Libertarianism VS. Conservatism | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to "Taxed and Wasted." A podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance about tax, regulation, and waste. Today, we talk to Michael Knowles about conservatism and libertarianism. Please enjoy, and don't forget to…

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  32. Bitcoin with Stephan Livera | Taxed and Wasted

    Bitcoin with Stephan Livera | Taxed and Wasted Welcome to "Taxed and Wasted." A podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance about tax, regulation, and waste. Today, we talk to Stephan Livera about the importance of bitcoin. Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia) Guest's Twitter:...

  33. Beer Taxes with Brett Heffernan | Taxed And Wasted

    Beer Taxes with Brett Heffernan | ATA' Pod! Welcome to ATA' Pod! a Podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance. Today we talked to Brett Heffernan, CEO Brewers Association of Australia, to talk about the newest beer tax hike. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to subscribe! Host's Twitter:...

  34. We're Back! Sports Rorts, Cash Bans, And Liberal Polling | Taxed And Wasted

    We're Back! Sports Rorts, Cash Bans, And Liberal Polling | ATA' Pod! Welcome to ATA' Pod! a Podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance.Enjoy the episode and don't forget to subscribe! Host's Twitter: @EmilioGarciaOz (Emilio Garcia) Guest's Twitter: @Emilie_Dye (Emilie Dye) Guest's Twitter:...

  35. Episode 22: Australian Education and the State of Vaping | Taxed And Wasted

    Episode 22: Australian Education and the State of Vaping | ATA' Pod! Welcome to ATA' Pod! a Podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance. Today we talk to Katarina Perkovic and Eliot Metherell about the damning state of Australian education, and new developments in the state of vaping in...

  36. Episode 21: Ethics in A.I. & The Chinese Whistleblower | Taxed And Wasted

    Episode 21: Ethics in A.I. & The Chinese Whistleblower | ATA' Pod! Welcome to ATA' Pod! a Podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance. Today we talk to Paul Shetler about Ethics in A.I. and the scandal over the Chinese whistleblower. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to subscribe! Host's...

  37. Episode 20: Anti-Doggo Bigotry & Fundraising on Tragedy | ATA' Pod!

    Episode 20: Anti-Doggo Bigotry & Fundraising on Tragedy | ATA' Pod! Welcome to ATA' Pod! a Podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance. Today we talked about Get Up's shameless attempt to fundraise on a tragedy, and a crack-down on man's best friend. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to...

  38. Episode 19: Speed Cams and Free Speech | ATA' Pod!

    Episode 19: Speed Cams and Free Speech | ATA' Pod! Welcome to ATA' Pod! a Podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance. Today we talked with the executive director of the ATA, Brian Marlow, about the recent hit piece on the ATA in the Sydney Morning Herald. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to...

  39. Episode 18: The SMH Tries and Fails to Smear Us | ATA' Pod!

    Episode 18: The SMH Tries and Fails to Smear Us | ATA' Pod! Welcome to ATA' Pod! a Podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance. Today we talked with the executive director of the ATA, Brian Marlow, about the recent hit piece on the ATA in the Sydney Morning Herald. Enjoy the episode and don't...

  40. Episode 17: Strip Searching in NSW | ATA' Pod!

    Episode 17: Strip Searching in NSW | ATA' Pod! Welcome to ATA' Pod! a Podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance. Today we talked with the executive director of the ATA, Brian Marlow, about the recent NSW strip-searching scandal. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to subscribe! Host's Twitter:...

  41. Episode 16: Council Climate Emergencies | ATA' Pod!

    Episode 16: Council Climate Emergencies | ATA' Pod! --- Welcome to ATA' Pod! a Podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance. Today we talked to William Poulos about his opposition to his council's proposed declaration of a climate emergency. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to subscribe! --...

  42. Episode 15: We Were on the Nuclear Panel | ATA' Pod!

    Episode 15: We Were on the Nuclear Panel | ATA' Pod! Welcome to ATA' Pod! a Podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance. Today we discuss Satya Marar's participation on the recent Nuclear Panel he participated in. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to subscribe! -- www.taxpayers.org.au...

  43. Episode 14: Artificial Aussie Droughts | ATA' Pod!

    Episode 14: Artificial Aussie Droughts | ATA' Pod! Welcome to ATA' Pod! a Podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance. Today we discuss the artificially created drought caused by mismanagement, greed, and general ineptitude in the Murray-Darling Basin saga. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to...

  44. Episode 13: Anti-Vaping Media Hysteria | ATA' Pod!

    Episode 13: Anti-Vaping Media Hysteria | ATA' Pod! Welcome to ATA' Pod! a Podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance. Today we sat down at the ATA offices to discuss the media's new anti-vaping hysterics and its implications. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to subscribe! --...

  45. Episode 12: We're Back From Hong Kong | ATA' Pod!

    Episode 12: We're Back From Hong Kong | ATA' Pod! Welcome to ATA' Pod! a Podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance. Today we sat down at the ATA offices with Brian and Eliot of the ATA to talk about their recent trip to Hong Kong to support the protests. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to...

  46. Episode 11: We Killed The Lockouts | ATA' Pod!

    Episode 11: We Killed The Lockouts | ATA' Pod! Welcome to ATA' Pod! a Podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance. Today we sat down at the ATA offices to talk about lock outs and ATO wage theft. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to subscribe! -- www.taxpayers.org.au…

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  47. Episode 10: Tamil Family & Climate Change | ATA' Pod!

    Episode 10: Tamil Family & Climate Change | ATA' Pod! Welcome to ATA' Pod! a Podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance. Today we sat down with the ATA's policy director to talk about the Tamil family and climate change. Enjoy the episode and don't forget to subscribe! -- www.taxpayers.org.au...

  48. Episode 9: The Lonely Libertarian: Ron Manners | ATA' Pod!

    Episode 9: The Lonely Libertarian: Ron Manners | ATA' Pod! Welcome to ATA' Pod! a Podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance. Today we're happy to feature Ron Manners, author of the new book "The Lonely Libertarian." Enjoy the episode and don't forget to subscribe! Likewise if you're in Sydney...

  49. Episode 8: David, David, Drugs, And Nuclear | ATA' Pod!

    Welcome to ATA' Pod! a Podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance. In this episode we're discuss energy policy and drug legalization. For this conversation we're joined by David Limbrick, Liberal Democrats MLC for Victoria, and David Williams: President of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance....

  50. Episode 7: Epstein & Hong Kong

    Welcome to ATA' Pod! A podcast by the Australian Taxpayers' Alliance Podcast. -- www.taxpayers.org.au www.twitter.com/AusTaxpayers www.facebook.com/AusTaxpayers/ www.apple.co/304drT5 www.spoti.fi/30h1R7l www.anchor.fm/atapod

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Australian Taxpayer's Alliance brings you "Taxed and Wasted." A podcast about tax, regulation, and waste. Join Emilio Garcia and Brian Marlow weekly for news, interviews, and thought-provoking issues on Taxed and Wasted. --www.taxpayers.org.auwww.twitter.com/AusTaxpayerswww.facebook.com/AusTaxpayers/www.apple.co/31NJOaNwww.spoti.fi/30h1R7lwww.pca.st/8LQ5Emilio Garcia Australia - Brian Marlow Australia - Australian Taxpayers' Alliance - Politics

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