Critical Line Item with Tom Ravlic
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Critical Line Item with Tom Ravlic is a business podcast hosted by Tommy Ravlic. It has 229 episodes, with the latest published September 2025.
Tom Ravlic FIPA has looked at complex issues in business, finance and politics for a range of publications over two decades. Critical Line Item takes you to the heart of the issues that matter in business and politics with guests who are experts in their field. His book on the Banking Royal Commission, Vulture City – how our bankers got rich on swindles, was released in October 2019 was positively received by prominent journalists, commentators and academics. His subsequent titles, Rorts & Rip Offs and Crown: Playing in the Shadows built on his focus on financial services. He currently contributes to The Mandarin, Professional Planner and the International Tax Review.Tom has also taught accounting-related units at two prominent Australian universities and been a consultant on the development of accounting curriculum for two global professional accounting associations. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' t
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George Donikian ... and all the problems with the world of news
Letter to Biden - pardon Assange
Ravlic at Large - S1E4 - Gordon Traill
Ravlic at Large - S1E3 - Greg Barton
Why are people not listening to learn, but listening to react?
Ravlic at Large - S1E2 - Barbara Pocock
Getting evidence for policy making and legislating tougher tax laws
Tips on how to get a broader perspective on Australia's domestic politics
Where are we at with creating inclusive workplaces that incorporate disabled people?
A reflection on the International Day for People with Disabiities
Food security - a view from the Australian Food and Agriculture Industry Taskforc
Colbeck and the social media ban law
Submissions from experts and advocacy groups were ignored - what was the point?
The social media ban law - a personal perspective
Taking a look at Australia's economy: the state of the Albanese budget, off budget games, and how best to talk about cost of living
Dickson Decides - a case study of an independent movement
Unpacking some of the challenges in climate financial disclosures
What's wrong with the proposed ban on people under 16 using social media?
What's up with the new political donation laws in Australia?
The state of play in credit in the hospitality and retail sectors
A perspective on the economy, inflation, cost of living and the RBA's accountability
What is the debate on misinformation and disinformation legislation about?
Understanding the conflict in the Middle East and its implications in Ausralia
Senate estimates: what is it, why it matters, and how governments can muck about with it
How do we get back to having a civil discourse about ideas?
Taking on accessibility and disability issues in Australia's parliament
How do we get women's financial security right in Australia?
The final report on consultants to government - Greens perspective
A deep dive into challenges with the property market
An Australian Greens' perspective on the public service, government procurement and regulation
A cross bench perspective from the Senate with the ACT's David Pocock
A view on the Israel-Gaza conflict
What factors contributed to the shootings in Wieambilla in December 2022?
2023 - the year of kicking consulting firm tyres
The writer's craft and the state of contemporary discourse in the public square
What the heck are these sustainability standards? And where do they come from?
Mute the noisy galahs in the Voice debate
Boyd and the NSW edition of consultants behaving badly
Psychosocial hazards in the workplace
More on consultants behaving badly .... a view from Senator Pocock
What is a sustainability standard?
Secret State ... insight into a Four Corners report
Investigating and reporting on war crimes ...
Why does a Senator get interested in audit?
Reporting entertainers, and being entertaining in a social media era
Consulting firms - why are politicians having a closer look?
Taking a look at things Man-Made
Every tool has its purpose - understanding diagnostic tools used to assess security threats
Kerry O'Brien's voice on the Voice
What going down with the bankers?
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