The West Report

Aussies are being priced out of their own country while foreign investors and institutional landlords laugh all the way to the bank. The latest move? Tax breaks for BlackRock, Vanguard, and offshore billionaires to snap up housing stock, turning home ownership into a distant dream for young Australians. Meanwhile, the pollies in Canberra. Labor and Liberal continue to prioritise donors over democracy. Want to buy a house? Good luck competing against super funds and overseas investors who don’t even live here. Want affordable rent? Too bad, the system is rigged to keep you paying off someone else’s mortgage forever. David Pocock is asking the right question: is housing for wealth creation or strong communities? The answer, if you follow the money, is pretty clear. The real fix? It’s staring us in the face, but there’s no political will to make it happen.

Allegra Spender scammed by egging hype, ABC and Antoinette Lattouf, Peter Lalor SEN, woke beer and Peter Dutton blows the man whistle. Watch the latest Scam of the Week as we break down the media circus, political blunders, and why journalism in Australia is under attack.Summary by Chat-GPT:This video takes a cheeky dig at media hype, politics, and the weaponising of "woke" culture in Australia. It kicks off with a so-called "terror attack" in Bondi, which turned out to be teenagers throwing eggs. Despite the overreaction, it led to Parliament ramping up hate speech laws. The video also pokes fun at a beer company backtracking on an environmental campaign, ABC’s legal dramas, and media narratives around Peter Dutton. It wraps up with a fundraiser update and a sarcastic “Scam of the Week” award for a politician pushing egging laws.

Trump's inane trade war will hit US consumers - inflation, plus the world economy. Why is he doing it? Political bribes, sorry donations, data is out, and we check Rex Patrick's FOI jihad. Where will we dumping that American nuclear waste? Summary created by Chatgpt:Donald Trump has launched a trade war, imposing tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China, and Europe. These tariffs are effectively taxes that push up prices on food, fuel, and goods, hurting both businesses and consumers. Markets have reacted negatively, with rising inflation likely to impact Australia through higher costs and reduced demand from China—our biggest trading partner. The video warns that escalating tensions could even lead to military conflict, with Australia, as usual, backing the US. Additionally, it highlights concerns over Australia's role in nuclear waste disposal under the AUKUS deal. The message: trade wars benefit no one.

This satirical podcast discusses billionaire Gina Rinehart's alleged plan to move her wealth to the United States, criticizing the privileges of billionaires while mocking their complaints about paying taxes in Australia. The podcast humorously highlights corporate tax avoidance, political policies favouring big business, and government subsidies to failing companies. It also touches on controversies surrounding climate change, Indigenous representation, and cultural debates about Australia Day, offering a tongue-in-cheek critique of the political and economic landscape. The tone is sarcastic, aiming to provoke thought about systemic inequalities and political hypocrisies.

This video critiques the Israeli government and its handling of conflicts in Gaza and beyond. It claims that Israel uses aggressive public relations (called "hasbara") to justify its actions and silence critics. The video discusses how political and media narratives are shaped to focus on issues like anti-Semitism while downplaying other crises, such as domestic violence or oppression in other regions. It highlights perceived hypocrisy and double standards in global politics and calls out Australian media and politics for being influenced by external agendas. The speaker urges more focus on truth, peace, and fair representation in discussions about these issues.(Video summary by Chat-GPT)

BHP has just sought more confidentiality orders to bury its $2.5B wage theft of coal workers. Solicitors and assorted hangers-on are now at the Fair Work Commission fighting the government on "Same Job, Same Pay" laws

The election season has begun, and Albo’s off to a rocky start. From flying cash and poll slumps to media manipulation and identity politics, we break down the key battles Labor faces against Dutton and a hostile media landscape. Will Albo turn it around, or is this the Coalition’s race to lose? Watch now to unpack the drama, distractions, and high-stakes decisions shaping Australia’s future.

BHP is plotting what seems to be the biggest project in Australian history. Bigger than Snowy, bigger than The Bridge. But why are they so bashful about it?It has a taskforce code name - "Together Tomorrow". But who is together? What are the politics? We piece together the jigsaw with BHP whistleblower James Joseph and coal miner advocate Simon Turner the stealthy plan to turn the Hunter into lakes in a massive coal-to-renewables and recreation venture.

It's hard to take the Coalition's nuclear energy policy seriously, so we didn't. And frankly, why would they put taxpayers on the hook for the biggest public funded project in history when renewables are crowding private investment en masse?

Anthony Albanese, Peter Dutton and the antisemitism crisis - a crisis fuelled by Zionist supporters of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. They need to look in the mirror.

Government's secret plan for an oil shock was released to Rex Patrick under FOI. Forget the Covid toilet paper crisis! Makes energy transition, decentralisation of the grid, even more urgent.

While the Australian army (ADF) is struggling to recruit soldiers, the Israel Defence Forces (ADF) are on a recruitment drive for young Australians to fight Benjamin Netanyahu's wars.

Senate mayhem, Albo, Peter Dutton, Tony Abbott, Scott Morrison, Simon Birmingham, Penny Wong, Kim Williams ABC, Angus Taylor, Lidia Thorpe, Chris Bowen.

Epic theatre in Parliament as they try to 'guillotine' dozens of Bills through the Senate. What did we vote for, what are these new laws and what the blazes are they doing having an hour's send-off for Birmo? Can't they go to the pub?

Latest data shows carbon capture & storage (CCS) is a scam. Why are foreign multinational gas exporters getting subsidies from Australian taxpayers for tech that doesn't work?Westy talks about the 7,000 protestors who gathered in Newcastle to blockade the coal port, demanding an end to new fossil fuel projects. But there’s more to the story—like the $14.5 billion of taxpayer-funded subsidies flowing into the pockets of fossil fuel exporters, often for projects that don’t even deliver on their promises (hello, Chevron’s Gorgon CCS debacle).

Who is Abelshore? Turns out, it’s a coal company funneling $39M to Labor and the unions. Yep, coal in cahoots with Labor—who’d have thought? Welcome to the great Australian political stitch-up, where the lines between unions, corporations, and the major parties blur into one big mess. Let’s unravel it.

Labor & Liberal are shoving this 'electoral reform' through with nary a parliamentary inquiry to entrench their political duopoly as more voters opt for Greens, Teals and other independents.

Why Under 16 social media ban will cost Albo votes. Age verification means everybody. Also MAD Bill (Mis & Disinformation), it's a shocker.

Bridget puts shade on Upgrade Albo, a surge in kowtowing to the Donald, the RBA blames students and tourists for inflation. It's a surfeit of scams.

Notwithstanding the epic pearl-clutching at Donald Trump's victory, there is only one thing that is predictable.

Donald Trump is the "Greatest con-artist in the history of the world" says 3x biographer David Cay Johnston. Is a Trump victory any worse for Australia than Kamala Harris? US Election teaser.

The yearly data dump has landed from the Tax Office. Who are Australia's biggest taxpayers, and who are the biggest corporate tax dodgers?

What is behind the media beat-up "Upgrade Albo"? Is corruption is endemic? Is this a media beat-up, and will it engulf the political system in Australia?

Why has fossil media totally ignored the BRICS? 13 new countries just joined, others are queueing up. Ime to recognise that it's the end of the American Empire.

It's an easy fix for renters, prices; it's fair for landlords. Do we need Lydia Thorpe to storm Parliament and get the job done?

Miles v Crisafulli, Bruce Lehrmann OnlyFans, lawyers and the myth of free speech, Nine's Entertainment and Albo and Peter's houses

Josh takes over the reins to talk about Dutton's peculiar backflip on social media giant TikTok and what it means for media transparency.

Why did Albo buying a house go viral? What underlies the Albohousegate kerfuffle? We look at the politics and intergenerational inequity.

What corruption? NACC shirks Robodebt, years of pork-barrelling, now even Paladin. Chris Minns wants to ban protests.

Albo's Shrinkflation crusade was utterly drowned by hysteria over October 7 peace protests and a few flags - but how about Boris Johnston's truly epic scam on Australia!

Over 17 years of dithering and the money laundering Bill (AML-CTF) has been shovelled off to a committee for more 'stakeholder engagement' as lawyers, accountants, and property developers are not happy.

Attn musos and entertainers! ACCC! Ticketek's 8 companies to Singapore, thence Cayman Islands? Is anybody looking at this stuff?

Tony's back! Joe Hockey, Mark "Shredder" Dreyfus, Caymans Angus, Jane Hume and Tony Abbott. Who will win Scam of the Week in Australian politics and business?

Are Australians paying through the roof for concert tickets? Josh checks out Dynamic Ticket Pricing where fans watch prices soar while they are trying to get tickets.

Bridget McKenzie had a good idea - bust up Qantas and Virgin - but quickly got hammered, pulled it, and blamed it on Labor. But it was good! Competition regulation is huge for Australia.

Penny Wong is deeply concerned as Australia ducks vote at the UN. Money laundering bill getting shakey. The redoubtable scamster PwC, Suicide Royal Commission antics and antisemitism inquiry.

The Big Business Lobby is back bossing the Government again. Should we be listening? Business Council of Australia - Australia's richest union.

Housing crisis. Surely it's not the same people hit by the housing crisis who also have to pay the $50B, and rising every year, superannuation lurks and perks for wealthy boomers? That can't be right!

They just had to host their Weapons Fair in the middle of Melbourne in the middle of the You-Know-What in Gaza. It's a $20m PR stunt by Jacinta "Pinochet" Allen & Victoria Police.

Which party does best on the economy, Labor or Liberal? We check our Treasurer Measurer.

A brawl over the economy! And Bill Shorten, John Howard, Jim Chalmers, the RBA's Michele Bullock and more ... like the epic Carbon Capture & Storage Scam!

America and Australia have a lot in common when it comes to double standards and money in politics. We chat with Donald Trump's 3x biographer David Cay Johnston.

Do they have your face? Facial recognition is at the cutting edge of privacy invasion. Josh checks out Clearview AI and another loss for privacy.

Adam Bandt, Scott Morrison, Angus Taylor, Max Chandler-Mather. Who will seize the day, who will win the prestigious Scam of the Week?

Best not use the T word here ... but are you paying insurance against extreme acts of political violence? Bc there is a secret $14B pool for which nary a claim has been made in 20 years!

The battle lines have just been drawn for the Election: Coalition plans for tax cuts funded by junking Labor housing and other policy. Is the shift from major parties entrenched or will it be reversed?

What's the scam with Peter Dutton's Make Australia Racist Again" policy? We've got Jane Hume and Bill Shorten on #qanda gambling ads, immigration, Rex v the AG. Who will win Australia's most prestigious award, Scam of the Week?

Trucking industry whistleblower Roxanne Mysko has been sacked, sued and even raided by police. An arrest warrant was out for her this week when, distressed, she tried to front court on Zoom.

Byron Bay Bluesfest is shutting after 36 years. Another blow to live music, the arts. Why? We follow the money