Falling Australian house prices, Uber’s $81 million payroll tax defeat, the High Court challenge to the social media ban and controversy ahead of Victoria’s election, this week’s Australian news comes with plenty of questions about money, power and accountability.
Join Craig Hill for ten stories combining factual reporting, independent political commentary and Australian humour. From Canberra’s budget pressures to the Gold Coast’s proposed Trump-branded golf resort, we examine what these developments mean for everyday Australians.
In this episode, published November 6, 2026:
00:23 Victorian Liberals pledge to scrap Treaty: Jess Wilson’s proposed repeal, the Coalition’s alternative and concerns about Aboriginal representation and government accountability.
02:24 One Nation candidate Matthew Collins resigns: Offensive social media posts resurface, prompting an apology and questions about candidate vetting.
04:09 Inflation and federal budget pressures: Jim Chalmers and Katy Gallagher search for savings as households face rising costs. This segment was recorded before the November 3 RBA decision.
06:09 Australian house prices fall again: October’s 1.2% decline marks seven consecutive monthly falls. We explore the implications for homeowners, first-home buyers and mortgage affordability.
08:03 ASIC warns superannuation funds: Complaints handling failures raise concerns about retirement savings, disability insurance payments and death benefits.
10:03 Social media ban challenged in the High Court: Reddit and the Digital Freedom Project contest Australia’s under-16 account restrictions, raising questions about online safety and political communication.
12:03 Uber loses its payroll tax appeal: The High Court ruling leaves Uber liable for approximately $81 million in NSW payroll tax. What could it mean for contractor arrangements and the gig economy?
14:02 Alleged assault on a One Nation volunteer: Charges follow the Torquay incident. We explain updated police statements, including that investigators were not treating it as politically motivated.
16:06 Jordon Steele-John: charges and a separate inquiry: We distinguish the charges against his former partner from the workplace allegations against the senator, which he denies. Neither process should be prejudged.
18:17 Petition opposes a Trump golf resort on the Gold Coast: Mayor Tom Tate’s enthusiasm faces community opposition, with campaigners calling for transparency, scrutiny and consultation.
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Gold Coast petition: https://www.change.org/p/stop-construction-of-a-trump-golf-course-and-resort-on-the-gold-coast
Watch the individual clips: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLL6Hedr0AyOM
Stories reflect reporting available when each segment was recorded. Ongoing allegations remain unproven, and commentary is distinguished from established facts.
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