The West Report

A Shadow of Doubt - Episode 1: The Crime

Mon, 04 May 2026 10:05:07 +0000

The first episode reconstructs the murder of Cabramatta MP John Newman and the volatile environment in which it occurred. Set in a suburb defined by drugs, gang violence, and rising anti-Asian sentiment, the episode presents Newman as both a crime-fighting politician and a deeply divisive figure with many enemies.

In the immediate aftermath, suspicion quickly narrows onto local councillor Phuong Ngo. Despite limited evidence, media narratives and public fear begin to shape the case against him. The episode establishes the central tension of the series: a complex murder reduced to a simple story, and a suspect formed as much by perception as proof.

This series draws on publicly available court records and archival reporting. The primary source is Carlotta McIntosh’s book “A Marked Man: The Questionable Conviction of Phuong Ngo”.

Comng soon: Episode 2 - The Trial & Evidence

Creator & Narrator:
Paul Searles
Producer:
Will Halliday
Voice actors:
Adam Andrews
Phan Win
Original score:
Paul Searles

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Helen Clark Warns Democracy Is Taking an Authoritarian Turn | Michael West Media

Mon, 04 May 2026 04:34:35 +0000

Helen Clark at the Women Deliver conference in Melbourne, where 6,000 people from 189 countries gathered to confront the global rise of authoritarianism, attacks on human rights, war, inequality and the collapse of the international humanitarian system. Interviewed by Aleta Moriarty for The West Report and MWM.

Clark warned that restrictions on free speech and protest are no longer confined to authoritarian states, but are increasingly appearing in democratic societies too. She also spoke about inequality, populism, the erosion of universal human rights, and the need for leaders to act with consistency rather than hypocrisy.

https://michaelwest.com.au/women-deliver-conference-glimmers-of-hope-amid-the-doom-and-gloom/

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Don’t Say the G Word, Pauline’s Jet and Albo’s Gas Cave | Scam of the Week

Sat, 02 May 2026 20:36:15 +0000

Pauline gets a plane from Gina, Albo caves to the gas cartel, Snowy Hydro blows out to absurd new heights, and the Bondi Royal Commission somehow tiptoes around the one word at the centre of the whole political storm. This week’s Scam of the Week is the “owned edition”, a tour through Australian politics where donors, fossil fuel giants, media monopolies and vested interests all get better representation than the public.

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Articles mentioned:

Tech giants forced to strike deals for news content
https://michaelwest.com.au/tech-giants-forced-to-strike-deals-for-news-content/

From stick to carrot. The News Media Bargaining Incentive
https://michaelwest.com.au/from-stick-to-carrot-the-news-media-bargaining-incentive/

Snow Job, Snowy Hydro 2.0 in a fathomless crevasse of costs
https://michaelwest.com.au/snow-job-snowy-hydro-2-0-in-a-fathomless-crevasse-of-costs/

The Bondi massacre interim report is out. Don’t mention the G word
https://michaelwest.com.au/the-bondi-massacre-interim-report-is-out-dont-mention-the-g-word/

Bondi Royal Commission. What this report refuses to see
https://michaelwest.com.au/bondi-royal-commission-what-this-report-refuses-to-see/

Fiscal restraint to define federal budget as costs rise
https://michaelwest.com.au/fiscal-restraint-to-define-federal-budget-as-costs-rise/

PM cool on gas tax as companies prepare for grilling
https://michaelwest.com.au/pm-cool-on-gas-tax-as-companies-prepare-for-grilling/

Burke gets Netflixed. Secret lobbying did the trick for the big streamers
https://michaelwest.com.au/burke-gets-netflixed-secret-lobbying-did-the-trick-for-the-big-streamers/

Netflix, streamers, do the government cold on Aussie TV production quotas
https://michaelwest.com.au/netflix-streamers-do-the-government-cold-on-aussie-tv-production-quotas/

Burke’s backyard. Local content deal for streamers not what it seems.
https://michaelwest.com.au/burkes-backyard-local-content-deal-for-streamers-not-what-it-seems/

The NetFix is in. Streaming production quotas no bonanza
https://michaelwest.com.au/the-netfix-is-in-streaming-production-quotas-no-bonanza/

Dithering over local TV content plays into hands of global streamers
https://michaelwest.com.au/dithering-over-local-tv-content-plays-into-hands-of-global-streamers/

Inpex and Australia’s gas rip-off. Billions in revenue, crumbs in tax
https://michaelwest.com.au/inpex-and-australias-gas-rip-off-billions-in-revenue-crumbs-in-tax/

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00:00: Introduction
00:37: The Owned Edition
00:59: Pauline’s Gina Jet
03:56: Albo’s Gas Cave
05:14: Negative Gearing Panic
08:16: Don’t Say the G Word
10:19: Snowy Hydro Blowout
11:00: Coalition Costings Chaos
12:33: Media Bargaining Code
15:05: AUKUS Spending Questions
16:38: Scam of the Week

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The IDF Kidnapped and Assaulted an Australian Citizen in International Waters | Michael West media

Sat, 02 May 2026 07:40:17 +0000

Australian activist Zack Schofield recounts the interception of the Global Sumud Flotilla, seized on the high seas roughly 600 nautical miles from Israel while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. He describes detention aboard a prison ship, allegations of violence by Israeli forces, and the broader legal and political implications of the operation.

The account raises serious questions about maritime law, the treatment of civilians, and Australia’s ongoing support for Israel, as pressure builds on the government to respond.

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How Bluey Became Another Australian Ripoff | The West Report

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 07:40:12 +0000

Bluey became one of Australia’s biggest cultural exports, a Brisbane-made kids show watched for billions of minutes overseas. But while Australia got the pride, BBC Studios got the global distribution and merchandising machine. Josh breaks down how the ABC helped commission a global phenomenon, why the BBC ended up with the rights that compound, and how this fits a much bigger Australian habit: funding the risk, creating the value, then watching the serious money flow offshore.

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00:00 - Bluey, Gas and the Ripoff
03:22 - How the Deal Worked
05:44 - Australia’s Bad Deals
10:29 - Why Didn’t the ABC Back Itself?

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Shell’s Tax Dodge, Albo’s Gas Spin and Ken Henry’s Blast | Scam of the Week

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 21:00:00 +0000

We are on the biggest heist and media/political snowjob in Australia today. Shell’s Australian boss fronted a parliamentary inquiry into gas this week and somehow could not say what revenue her company made or how much Australian gas it exported. Meanwhile, Ken Henry, one of the country’s most respected tax experts, told the same inquiry to “just do it” and “stop the crap” on taxing Australia’s finite natural resources.

The gas lobby has spent years convincing politicians, media and the public that foreign multinationals should keep exporting Australian gas while paying little in the way of income tax and royalties. Now they are making super profits thanks to the US/Israel war on Iran.

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Chapters:
0:00 - Scam Contenders
00:54 - Shell Boss Fronts Inquiry
01:23 - No Revenue Answers
02:39 - Shell Tax Data
04:29 - Ken Henry Says Stop The Crap
06:46 - Media Ignores Gas Tax
09:02 - Politicians And Gas Lobby
12:14 - Mining Tax Spin
14:25 - Albanese’s $22 Billion Claim
17:43 - Democracy Bought By Gas
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Articles mentioned:

The Minerals Council, coal and the half a billion spent by the resources lobby
https://michaelwest.com.au/the-minerals-council-coal-and-the-half-a-billion-spent-by-the-resources-lobby/

Fossocracy Australia: government of the people, by the fossil fuel companies for the fossil fuel companies
https://michaelwest.com.au/fossocracy-australia-government-of-the-people-by-the-fossil-fuel-companies-for-the-fossil-fuel-companies/

Worried about agents of foreign influence? Just look at who owns Australia’s biggest companies
https://michaelwest.com.au/worried-about-agents-of-foreign-influence-just-look-at-who-owns-australias-biggest-companies/

Energy crisis: gas lobby cries wolf at gas export tax
https://michaelwest.com.au/energy-crisis-gas-lobby-cries-wolf-at-gas-export-tax/

PM cool on gas tax as companies prepare for grilling
https://michaelwest.com.au/pm-cool-on-gas-tax-as-companies-prepare-for-grilling/

Gas exporters face grilling amid 25 per cent levy push
https://michaelwest.com.au/gas-exporters-face-grilling-amid-25-per-cent-levy-push/

Corporate Tax Transparency Data
https://taxdata.michaelwest.com.au/

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How One Nation and the Coalition sold out Australians | The West Report

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 06:15:51 +0000

Drill baby drill! Are Angus and Pauline being unAustralian? Angus Taylor and Pauline Hanson want us to drill more. But who is "us", who does this drilling? Foreign multinationals, that's who.

We follow the money, from the foreign influence operation which is News Corp - which is owned by Americans and pays no tax - to the Australian Energy Producers gas lobby which represents foreign players such as Exxon, Shell, INPEX, Chevron and others.

Are Angus and Pauline patsies for a foreign influence operation designed to rake out massive profits from the export of our gas without paying royalties and tax? Surely not!

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Articles Mentioned:

Barnaby Joyce signed off $80m for Angus Taylor’s old company after zero was paid for same sort of water nearby
https://michaelwest.com.au/barnaby-joyce-80m-valuation-discrepancy/

ASIC searches show Angus Taylor was a director and secretary of Eastern Australia Agriculture
https://x.com/MichaelWestBiz/status/1116465879921725440

Barnaby Joyce, Angus Taylor, Australia and the Caribbean
https://michaelwest.com.au/barnaby-joyce-angus-taylor-australia-and-the-caribbean/

Hold my beer. Uniparty votes down Senate gas inquiry
https://michaelwest.com.au/hold-my-beer-uniparty-votes-down-senate-gas-inquiry/

Top 40 Tax Heroes
https://michaelwest.com.au/top-40-tax-heroes-who-pays-the-most-tax-in-australia/

Origin of the gas gouge
https://michaelwest.com.au/origin-of-the-gas-gouge/

Undue Influence: oil and gas giants infiltrate Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology
https://michaelwest.com.au/undue-influence-oil-and-gas-giants-infiltrate-australias-bureau-of-meteorology/

Gas Empire: how Australians are paying for foreign profiteers
https://michaelwest.com.au/gas-report-how-australians-are-paying-for-foreign-profiteers/

‘Playing us for fools’: foreign gains fuel gas tax push
https://michaelwest.com.au/playing-us-for-fools-foreign-gains-fuel-gas-tax-push/

Business Council of Australia … or Business Council of Foreign Multinationals?
https://michaelwest.com.au/business-council-of-australia-or-business-council-of-foreign-multinationals/

Gas lobby APPEA calls for transparency while its own financial reports vanish. What’s the scam?
https://michaelwest.com.au/gas-lobby-appea-calls-for-transparency-while-its-own-financial-reports-vanish-whats-the-scam/

A gas betrayal. King plan favours foreign buyers, gas cartel over mums and dads
https://michaelwest.com.au/king-plan-favours-foreign-buyers-gas-cartel-over-electricity-buyers/

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The Gas Cartel is Panicking | The West Report

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 07:56:42 +0000

"Never let a good crisis go to waste". Albo and Jim Chalmers have a unique opportunity right now to fix the Budget and reshape Australia by taxing the foreign gas exporters properly. A big majority in Parliament - a 25% gas export tax is a no-brainer for $10B a year.

Standing in their way is a powerful gas lobby which lies and bribes hard .. and the fossil media. #auspol

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Why I'm going to Gaza | The West Report

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:51:33 +0000

Newcastle student Zack Schofield is heading to Gaza on the Sumud Flotilla this week, one of 17 Australians attempting to break Israel's siege and deliver food and medical aid.

Zack talks with Josh Barnett about the risks, and why he is doing it as Australian politicians continue to support Israel despite its holocaust of Palestinians. Since the 'ceasefire' of 2025, the civilian slaughter has continued in the occupied territory, including bombing displaced Gazans in tents. Israel has continued to block food and other aid.

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Articles mentioned:

Millions in tax deductible donations to IDF, illegal settlements
https://michaelwest.com.au/millions-in-tax-deductible-donations-to-idf-illegal-settlements/

Charities funding Israel illegal settlements untouchable, Labor says
https://michaelwest.com.au/charities-funding-israel-illegal-settlements-untouchable-labor-says/

AustralianSuper profiting from genocide
https://michaelwest.com.au/australian-super-profiting-from-genocide

Australia sells weapons parts directly to Israel
https://michaelwest.com.au/australia-sells-weapons-parts-directly-to-israel/

Genocide grants, government awards millions to F,35 suppliers
https://michaelwest.com.au/genocide-grants-government-awards-millions-to-f-35-suppliers/

Ignoring genocide, the bill for Australia’s silence has arrived
https://michaelwest.com.au/ignoring-genocide-the-bill-for-australias-silence-has-arrived/

Supporting genocide, Australian funds risk breaking international law
https://michaelwest.com.au/supporting-genocide-australian-funds-risk-breaking-international-law/

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Aussie Values | Scam of the Week

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:32:08 +0000

Angus Taylor tries to claw back from voters from Pauline with his Australian values policy. Immigration already has a values test. The din of political distraction gets louder as pressure mounts to slap a 25% tax on gas exporters. Elsewhere, in Scam of the Week the Pauline shootings, fossil chipmunks infest social media, another false flag exposed and Chris Minns' dictatorial protest laws whacked in court.
#auspol #scamoftheweek #iran #oil #climate

Link to energy prices: https://explore.openelectricity.org.au/energy/nem/?range=7d&interval=30m&view=discrete-time&group=Detailed

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Pauline, Please Explain | The West Report

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 01:33:42 +0000

It's David v Goliath, the case of the coal miner versus BHP and the politics behind it. With the Labor Government close to the unions, and big mining, and the Coalition tight with BHP and the coal lobby, Simon Turner picked up the patronage of One Nation.

A settlement was close - BHP bosses, Mineral Council of Australia chief Tania Constable, a cast of lawyers and Senator Malcolm Roberts were all in on it - but suddenly BHP backflipped, One Nation went silent and Turner was on his own.

Simon Turner's case was muzzled by the Federal Court. He is appealing. At stake are billions in a prospective class action against, not just BHP, but a slew of Big Mining companies exploiting casual workers through labour hire firms. #auspol #labor #coalition #bhp

Stephanie Tran reports:
https://michaelwest.com.au/behind-the-lone-coal-miner-v-bhp-20000-miners-and-a-bunch-of-giant-mining-corporations/

Class action info: https://unhappyminers.com.au/

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The Big Banana, deeply concerned, and the Elites | Scam of the Week

Sat, 11 Apr 2026 22:36:12 +0000

Penny Wong 'deeply concerned' again. PVO rails against 'the elites'. Who are these mysterious elites? Plus hate speech fury erupts as terrorists wreck the Australian icon The Big Banana. Pauline goes ape over Ben Roberts-Smith and much more #auspol

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How Israel is dragging America to war | The West Report

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:21:46 +0000

The Iran ceasefire is failing to hold as Israel continues to attack Lebanon and the Australian Government continues to ignore who's responsible.

Meanwhile, we expose the multi-million dollar grants given to Australian F-35 parts suppliers.

Story here: https://michaelwest.com.au/genocide-grants-government-awards-millions-to-f-35-suppliers/

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Riot Police Called Over T Shirt at Bondi Beach | The West Report

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:49:53 +0000

Andrew Brown was stopped by police at Bondi after wearing a T shirt reading “Fuck Israel, Fuck Zionism”, with officers telling him the shirt was offensive and warning it could lead to a breach of the peace.

The exchange escalated into a large scale police response, with the transcript describing as many as 18 officers, Taskforce Odin, paddy wagons and ambulances at the scene. Brown argued the shirt was political expression, pointed to an earlier matter over the same shirt that was later dropped, and refused repeated requests to remove or turn it inside out.

The incident raises fresh questions about political communication, protest rights and the scale of police resources deployed over speech in a public place.

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Penny Lies about Iran , Press Club Platforms Genocide and the Cayman Water Deal | Scam of the Week

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:44:39 +0000

Happy Easter! Are Albo and Penny in breach of the Ten Commandments? We check it out, particularly Commandment 9 - thou shalt not lie.

This week’s Scam of the Week spans three familiar fault lines, war, secrecy and political protection. It looks at Australia’s position in the escalating conflict with Iran, and the fallout from the National Press Club appearance by Israel’s ambassador, who have a hate speech.

Also Murray Watt and Watergate, Angus Taylor, and Ted O'Brien blaming renewable energy for rising oil prices. There are some beauties, as always, plenty of scammy content. #auspol #iran #trump #pauline #barnaby

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They Got away with Australia's own Watergate | The West Report

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:27:21 +0000

The Barnaby Joyce and Angus Taylor water scandal is back in focus, seven years after Michael West Media helped expose the $80 million water buyback linked to a Cayman Islands company. The deal, signed off under Barnaby Joyce, involved water rights sold at a record price through a company connected to Angus Taylor, with questions still unresolved about who ultimately benefited and why taxpayers paid so much for assets critics argued were of little environmental value.

As the issue makes a brief mention in parliament, so do the unanswered questions about secrecy, political protection, and why no serious investigation has followed.

Happy 7 year anniversary of the story
https://michaelwest.com.au/barnaby-joyce-angus-taylor-australia-and-the-caribbean/

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Free Speech, Free Press & Whistleblowers: Assange, McBride, Boyle & Duggan

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:22:50 +0000

Adelaide's recent 'Power of Activism' festival welcomed a panel directly involved in prolonged struggles to free persecuted Australian truth tellers Julian Assange,
David McBride and Richard D Boyle, and support for the incarcerated former Top Gun pilot
Dan Duggan. Only Assange and Boyle are free.

Speakers include Assange's father, John Shipton, McBride's lawyer, Eddie Lloyd, Rex Patrick and Citizens Party leader Robbie Barwick. Moderated by Kim Wingerei
from Michael West Media.

Festival organiser: Jodie Sard
Camera: Clare Smith
Editing: Cathy Vogan for Consortium News

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Petrol Panic, Pauline’s War Cry and Rupert’s Iran Push | Scam of the Week

Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:49:08 +0000

As petrol prices bite, the Coalition turns a servo photo op into theatre while Australia backs another disastrous US-led war. This week’s Scam of the Week looks at the political spin around the cost of living, the posturing over Iran, Pauline Hanson’s call to back Donald Trump, and why Rupert Murdoch still looms over war propaganda in Australia. #auspol #iran #trump #albanese

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00:00 - Petrol Price Theatre
00:30 - Trump’s Iran War
01:54 - The War Lie
05:24 - Penny Wong Lies
08:42 - Pauline Backs Trump
12:46 - Super Funds Exposed
14:24 - Scam of the Week Winner

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Musician Fired After Gaza Remarks and Zionist Lobby Pressure| The West Report

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:05:39 +0000

#auspol #freespeech - Concert pianist Jayson Gillham is taking the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra to court after his performance was cancelled following remarks about the killing of journalists in Gaza.

The dispute has become a broader fight over censorship, political expression and whether artists can speak freely from the stage without fear of punishment. This episode looks at the legal case, what Gillham said, how the MSO responded, and what the outcome could mean for free speech in the arts.

Jayson's upcoming concerts: https://jaysongillham.com/keystolife
Australian Recital Tour: July 2026

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Labor Rejects Amendment on Charities Funding illegal Settlements | Michael West Media

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 05:22:55 +0000

Senator Mehreen Faruqi used Senate debate on 23 March to move Greens amendments aimed at removing tax concessions and charitable status from organisations that directly or indirectly support illegal occupations overseas, citing Michael West Media reporting on Australian charities linked to Israeli settlement projects and the occupation of the West Bank. The government opposed the amendment, arguing existing charity and deductible gift recipient rules already prohibit unlawful conduct and already provide mechanisms for charities to lose registration or tax concessions if standards are breached.

Reporting by Stephanie Tran at Michael West Media:

Revealed: Australian taxpayers subsidising the IDF, illegal settlements in Israel
https://michaelwest.com.au/revealed-australian-taxpayers-subsidising-the-idf-illegal-settlements-in-israel/

Australian charity removes IDF, West Bank settlement fundraisers
https://michaelwest.com.au/australian-charity-removes-idf-west-bank-settlement-fundraisers/

United Israel Appeal. Charity channels tax free donations direct to IDF soldiers
https://michaelwest.com.au/united-israel-appeal-channels-tax-free-donations-direct-to-idf-soldiers/

Millions in tax deductible donations to IDF, illegal settlements
https://michaelwest.com.au/millions-in-tax-deductible-donations-to-idf-illegal-settlements/

Charities funding Israel’s illegal settlements untouchable, Labor says
https://michaelwest.com.au/charities-funding-israel-illegal-settlements-untouchable-labor-says/

“Healing” charity raises tax deductible funds for Israeli soldiers
https://michaelwest.com.au/australian-charity-raises-tax-deductible-funds-for-israeli-soldiers-well-being/

00:00 Senator Faruqi Moves Amendment
05:20 Labor Response

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Pauline’s Poll Surge, Charity Cash and New ASIO Powers | Scam of the Week

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:34:27 +0000

Australia is staring down another cost of living hit as war drives up oil and gas prices, while Canberra ducks bigger questions at home. This West Report examines the political fallout, Pauline Hanson’s rise amid collapsing social cohesion, Labor’s refusal to act on charities linked to illegal settlements and the IDF, and the sweeping ASIO reforms that could expand detention powers without traditional safeguards.

It is a picture of a government willing to look away from one set of risks while handing itself more power over another.

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00:00: South Australia, Santos and Pauline Hanson
01:02: Pauline’s War Call and Hormuz
02:28: Pauline’s Polls and Australia’s Polarisation
03:53: Cost of Living, Rates and Petrol Prices
05:22: Israel and the Inflation Threat
06:49: Russian Oil, Gas Profits and Nationalisation
08:49: Katy Gallagher and Charities Funding Settlements
11:57: New ASIO Powers and the SOTW Winner

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Israel Just Hit the World Economy | The West Report

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 04:12:08 +0000

Israel has deliberately escalated the war in the Middle East by attacking Qatar/Iranian oil and gas. This was a red line. Iran responded by attacking oil and gas of US proxies, Saudi etc. Markets are tanking. Also Trump, Grace Tame propaganda, Epstein, Australia's engagement #auspol #ASIO

Australia needs a Royal Commission into the influence of the Israel lobby

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00:00 Israel Hits Energy Infrastructure, Markets React
02:36 Civilian Deaths, Gaza, Lebanon and the Human Cost
08:28 Grace Tame and Media Distractions
12:04 Australia, Lobby Influence and the Political Fallout

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We want to share something with you | The West Report

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 06:07:05 +0000

How much tax do Australia's wealthiest companies pay? Say, for instance, Rupert Murdoch's NewsCorp? Check out TAXDATA, our corporate tax transparency app.

taxdata.michaelwest.com.au

And what is the government doing with it? Well, of the $58B which goes to Defence - our biggest cost by far - we've racked up an astonishing $37B in waste!

We tackle The Biggest Waste today as well as the biggest, and smallest, taxpayers.

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Shhh! Don't Mention the War! | Scam of the Week

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Another Week another Scam

Plaudits to Dennis Richardson, the first man in the world to admit he was overpaid. Pentagon Penny says Australia is not at war. She's clear about that. Donald goes to war on a feeling, Netanyahu says he has been dreaming of this for 40 years, and Albo shuts the door on thousands of Iranians while the media chases a diversion.

Then it is on to Queensland protest laws, the Robodebt inquiry fallout, super money into the US, Santos boss shares timing, the War Powers Bill, and why Australians keep getting dragged into other people’s disasters. Plus the latest Michael West Media investigations into Australian charities, the Israel lobby, and money flows that deserve a lot more scrutiny.

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00:00: Dennis Richardson steps down
01:32: Australia is not at war, apparently
06:04: Trump’s “feeling” and Netanyahu’s long game
08:44: Albo, refugees, and the double standard
10:21: Queensland protest laws and “from the river to the sea”
12:50: Other scams, Robodebt, super, Santos
15:27: War powers bill
16:40: Little to be Proud of Canavan
18:32: MWM investigations

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War, Oil and Australia’s Energy Future | The West Report Live ft Tim Buckley

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 00:49:50 +0000

Michael West is joined by Tim Buckley for a live discussion on energy security, the shift to new energy, and the economic impacts of war.

With 35 years of financial markets experience across Australian, Asian and global equities, on both the buy side and sell side, Tim brings deep insight into how conflict, fossil fuel dependence, and energy transition are reshaping markets and national security.

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The Court Case You’re Not Allowed to See | The West Report

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 02:31:30 +0000

David v Goliath. Simon Turner v BHP. A coal miner breaks his back at work. What follows is years of legal battles, redactions, and a courtroom process the public was never meant to fully see.

We examine the extraordinary legal fight between an injured worker and Australia’s biggest company. Court documents are restricted. Key details are suppressed. And a single worker finds himself up against a legal machine with vastly greater resources.

Articles mentioned

Case Muzzled: Court Strikes Out Injured Coal Miner, Backs BHP
https://michaelwest.com.au/case-muzzled-court-strikes-out-injured-coal-miner-backs-bhp/

Case Muzzled: Court Strikes Out Injured Coal Miner, Backs BHP
https://michaelwest.com.au/case-muzzled-court-strikes-out-injured-coal-miner-backs-bhp/

Wild Accusations: BHP Has Even Its Own Evidence Muzzled By Court
https://michaelwest.com.au/wild-accusations-bhp-has-even-its-own-evidence-muzzled-by-court/

Is BHP Making Wild Accusations About Wild Accusations?
https://michaelwest.com.au/is-bhp-making-wild-accusations-about-wild-accusations/

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00:00 One Miner vs BHP
07:15 The Lawyers and the Redactions
14:30 How the Case Was Buried
21:45 Appeal, Lawfare and What Comes Next

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What happens if Australia Runs out of Fuel? | The West Report

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 06:30:07 +0000

There's no silver bullet. The Epstein Allies have blown it invading Iran. But there is a silver lining. We will have to derisk, speed up the energy transition from dependence on fossil fuel to RE
#auspol #Iran

Rex Story https://michaelwest.com.au/fuel-crisis-governments-playbook-revealed/

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00:00: Crisis Into Opportunity
02:18: The Oil Chokepoint
05:41: Who Profits From War
09:12: Renewables or More Dependence

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International Relations and Iran ft Scott Burchill - MWM Live

Wed, 04 Mar 2026 04:09:20 +0000

LIVE at 2pm AEST, 4 March, Dr Scott Burchill joins The West Report for a straight talk session on international relations and Iran.

Burchill is a senior lecturer in International Relations at Deakin University, with research interests spanning international relations theory, international political economy, and Australian foreign policy.

We will get into what the major powers think they are doing, what they say they are doing, and what usually happens when the match gets struck. We will also talk through the narratives being sold, the interests underneath them, and the risks of escalation.

Dr Scott Burchill is also the author of The National Interest in International Relations Theory and Misunderstanding International Relations, and co editor of Theories of International Relations.

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War Drums Over Tehran | The West Report

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 06:49:11 +0000

The Epstein War. The invasion of Iran is the biggest story on the planet right now, and the scale of this criminal balls-up is hard to overstate.

While it unfolds, Australia’s political class has rushed to clap along, the Uni Party, all the way with Donald J, and his puppeteer Benjamin Netanyahu.

So what does it mean for ordinary Australians?

It means higher oil, higher energy bills, higher prices. It means propaganda overload. It means Australia, although far away, is at risk. It means the degradation of international law, American authority in the world and Australia's prestige as a lackey for a pedophile regime.
#auspol

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The Big Four and the Death of Reform | The West Report

Wed, 25 Feb 2026 07:03:32 +0000

While the media points at ISIS Brides, migrants and other bogies, we unveil ... The System.

Every time reform shows up it gets shot down by lobbyists and vested interests, the same people bankrolling the parties. Negative gearing is untouchable, wealth and resources taxes never get up, and ordinary Australians keep being told to cop it while multinationals rip out the profits.

Then there's the 'Shadow Government', the government of consultants. PwC, KPMG, Deloitte and EY, embedded, advising, shaping, collecting fees, and walking away clean when it all goes wrong. The problem is the system.

#auspol #CGT #Big4

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Articles mentioned
Reform Australia they cry but will the Big 4 let them
https://michaelwest.com.au/reform-australia-they-cry-but-will-the-big-4-let-them/

The problem with PwC and the Big 4, treason is the business model
https://michaelwest.com.au/the-problem-with-pwc-and-the-big-4-treason-is-the-business-model/

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00:00 The Shadow Government
01:01 How Tax Reform Died
02:07 Inside the Big Four
07:01 PwC and Betrayal
18:14 Why Reform Fails

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Prince Andrew Arrested, Illegal Land Sales, And The ISIS Brides | Scam of the week

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 20:00:00 +0000

Prince Andrew finally gets arrested, or at least the story is being sold that way, and the media instantly does what it always does, turns a system story into a celebrity spectacle.

Meanwhile, back in Australia, we have offshore property being marketed here, alleged illegal land sales dressed up as aspiration, and regulators who suddenly develop selective hearing.

And then there are the ISIS brides, the perfect panic headline, deployed like a smoke bomb right when you might start asking harder questions about power, money, influence, and who really gets protected.

This is Scam of the Week

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Stories mentioned

Palantir surveils everybody, but its own misleading accounts
https://michaelwest.com.au/palantir-surveils-everybody-but-its-own-misleading-accounts/

Israel lobby sells stolen Palestinian land to Australian investors
https://michaelwest.com.au/israel-lobby-sells-stolen-palestinian-land-to-australian-investors/

Wild accusations, BHP has even its own evidence muzzled by court
https://michaelwest.com.au/wild-accusations-bhp-has-even-its-own-evidence-muzzled-by-court/

The $80m water deal that has provided no water
https://michaelwest.com.au/the-80m-water-deal-that-has-provided-no-water/

00:00: Welcome
01:01: ISIS Brides Beat Up
01:52: Israel Blackmail Angle
04:04: Caymans, Health Rort
07:02: Palantir Contract Grift
09:24: BHP Court Muzzle
11:50: AJA Stolen Land
14:24: Bots, Hate Speech

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Hate Speech Laws Are Here, And They’re Already Being Weaponised |The West Report

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:00:00 +0000

What is art, and what is hate? Just ask the police! Free speech, hate speech, and a brand new set of laws that look a lot less like “social cohesion” and a lot more like State Powers to Hammer Thy Enemies.

This week alone, three flashpoints lit up at once, a satirical tweet lands a bloke in jail, a far right agitator is prosecuted, and Canberra police raid a cafe over protest art on the wall.

So who decides what counts as “hate”, police on the spot, politicians in Canberra, or the courts, and why do some voices cop the full force of the state while others skate on national television.

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00:00: The week the hate speech laws bite
00:38: Police raid a Canberra cafe over posters
03:13: “Criminalising art”, the posters, the gig, the complaint
13:03: The three free speech issues, and the double standard
15:15: Why crackdowns backfire

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The Sydney Roadshow Selling Illegal West Bank Homes | The West Report

Wed, 18 Feb 2026 05:50:12 +0000

An Israeli real estate roadshow is being marketed to Australians in Sydney and Melbourne, pitching buy-ins and “investment” opportunities in West Bank settlements which the United Nations says have no legal validity under international law.

We trace the booking funnel through Noam Homes and Selling Israel, look at the settlement locations being advertised, and ask what role Australian based promoters played, including the Australian Jewish Association, which promoted the Sydney event as a “partnership”.

We put questions to Noam Homes, the AJA, the ACNC and ASIC. At the time of recording, key questions remain unanswered. #auspol

Read the full report by Josh Barnett and Stephanie Tran on Michael West Media.

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Angus Ascends, Police Beat Down, $3 Billion goes missing? | Scam of the Week

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Don't believe what you see and hear. It's not true! This week on The West Report, Angus Taylor takes the Liberal leadership just in time to knock police violence and the Herzog visit off the front pages.

We break down NSW Police bashing peace protestors, media spin, the fake anti-Semitic “butt dial” case, revolving doors between Defence and arms dealers, gas giants paying less tax than beer drinkers, and the sterling efforts by corruption watchdog the NACC not to investigate corruption. #auspol #aukus #boardofpeace #herzog #senate #libspill

Lots of contenders ... but one stands out!

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Premier thanks Israel friends, bashes Australian citizens | The West Report

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:42:54 +0000

"Thank you friends" NSW Premier Chris Minns told Israel supporters to warm applause at the ICC dinner in Sydney. While, nearby, at the Sydney rally against Israel President Isaac Herzog, his police were about to attack peace protestors.

We dissect perhaps the most ugly unprovoked attack in the history of Australian policing and the biased media reporting which is now trying to whitewash it.

It should be said that the blame for the pro-Israel media circus lies, not with the reporters, but the bosses. It lies in the framing of the stories, the agendas, the headlines, the placement.

#auspol

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Chaos at Herzog Protest as Police use excessive force | The West Report

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 01:53:10 +0000

Thousands of Sydneysiders gathered peacefully at Town Hall to protest the visit of Isaac Herzog. What followed was a heavy police operation, with protesters pepper sprayed, pushed to the ground and arrested, including elderly people and families.

In this West Report, we speak to Zack Scho, who was on the ground as events unfolded, walking through the timeline of how police kettled the crowd and forced protesters down George Street.

With questions now mounting over whether the response was planned, attention turns to NSW Premier Chris Minns who ultimately bears responsibility.

Oped: https://michaelwest.com.au/this-was-planned-and-chris-minns-owns-it/

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Deep State Revealed, Murdoch, Pauline, and Epstein a Russian Spy? | Scam of the Week

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Was Epstein hanging at Rupert's place? This week on Scam of the Week, we unpack what the mainstream media keeps skating past, the Epstein files, the corporate media’s selective outrage, and why News Corp would rather chase Russian spy fantasies than follow the evidence at home.

We look at AUKUS, political distractions, Pauline Hanson’s latest stunt politics, housing tax rorts, dark money, and why some scandals are buried while others are inflated beyond recognition.

When news goes to die, we call it out.

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Exclusive UN Commissioner “President Herzog should be arrested" | The West Report

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 04:32:43 +0000

Live on The West Report, Michael West is joined by Chris Sidoti, international human rights lawyer and current member of the UN Independent Commission on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, to discuss an extraordinary legal and diplomatic flashpoint facing Australia.

Following the Albanese Government’s invitation to Isaac Herzog to visit Australia, Commissioner Sidoti has publicly stated that the Israeli President should be arrested on arrival for the alleged crime of incitement to genocide. The claim draws on findings and proceedings in international legal forums, and raises serious questions about Australia’s obligations under the Genocide Convention, domestic criminal law, and executive powers under migration legislation.

We unpack what incitement to genocide means in international law, whether heads of state have immunity in situations like this, and why legal experts say the visit creates significant legal risk for the Australian Government. Also addressed, statements by President Herzog regarding Gaza, and how those remarks are being interpreted in ongoing legal debates.

About Chris Sidoti: Chris Sidoti is an Australian human rights lawyer with decades of experience in international law, former Australian Human Rights Commissioner, and a current member of the UN commission examining violations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

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This is bigger than anyone had imagined | The West Report

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 02:10:38 +0000

The Epstein Files mark the end of the American Empire, the trashing of Western authority and the myth of Western humanity. We examine the money trail, the momentous import of this evidence, and the ripple effect which engulfs Australia as well as every other country. We are allies to a p*&%*#@ ring #auspol

You will see the Lobby dismiss it all as boring, not of interest to voters, a Russian thing. That is propaganda.

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THE DARK money of the Election | The West Report

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 07:36:49 +0000

Newly released Australian Electoral Commission disclosures show the major parties reported $417.2 million in donations and other receipts in 2024 to 25, up 58.2 percent on the post 2022 election figures, with $129.6 million, about 31 percent, coming from undisclosed sources, the dark money problem that voters only get to see after they vote.

We walk through the biggest chequebooks, including Gina Rinehart and Clive Palmer, major individual and corporate donors, and the role of third party campaigners like Advance Australia, which reported $13.5 million in receipts while disclosing sources for only $5.2 million, leaving about $8.3 million untraceable, alongside pro climate fundraising vehicle Climate 200 and its donor base.

Read the full story by Stephanie Tran at Michael West Media.
https://michaelwest.com.au/political-donations-money-doesnt-buy-you-happiness/

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Herzog, Iran, Pauline, Susssan, Pete and the Rio deal | Scam of the Week

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Is Albo's invite for Isaac Herzog a clever ruse or a disastrous wedge? Scam of the Week is back; we look at the big distractions and the big deals, Iran as the next war drumbeat, Pauline Hanson climbing in the polls, the Coalition leadership soap opera around Sussan Ley, and the looming Rio, Glencore mega merger and the tax game that follows. Also rates and cost of living #auspol

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00:00: Intro
00:20: Twitter Arrest
00:54: Ley Pressure
01:16: Iran Drumbeat
02:01: Tax Breaks
03:09: Donations Capture
03:56: Herzog Visit
05:29: Warrant Call
06:35: Double Standards
08:18: Pauline Polls
08:49: Leadership Knives
09:23: TikTok Chaos
09:55: UpScrolled Launch
11:52: Rates Bite
12:43: Lawfare Threat
13:40: Charity Links
14:25: Rio Merger
16:13: Writers Week
17:46: Iran Psyop
20:18: Thanks
20:52: Scam Winner
22:16: Wrap

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Is This The Anti Censorship Social Media App? | The West Report

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 22:42:04 +0000

Social media was meant to be your friends, your family, your community. Now it is outrage on tap, AI slop in the pipes, and invisible rules deciding what you see, what you miss, and what gets quietly buried.

In this West Report video we look at UpScrolled, a new app claiming it is building a feed with visible rules, less manipulation, and less censorship, right as TikTok and Meta face fresh allegations of shadow banning, political throttling, and feeds that seem to tilt toward power.

We break down what a “transparent algorithm” actually means, how UpScrolled says its Following and Discover feeds work, what it claims about AI content, moderation, and monetisation, and why the real test is whether any platform can stay clean once money and scale show up.

Read the full article at Michael West Media.
https://michaelwest.com.au/tiktok-crashes-in-the-us-will-upscrolled-make-the-algorithm-great-again/

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#tiktok #facebook #freespeech #news

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The Woke, The Shark and the Media Frenzy | The West Report

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 05:52:43 +0000

Three shark attacks in Sydney are a 'Black Swan event': unexpected, highly unusual and high impact’. They have had a chilling impact on coastal communities and despite the heat of the Australia Day weekend, few are in the water like usual.

Everybody has a view on sharks. Some are pretty zany. Amid the calls for culling, we check out the theories, the blame, the numbers, and what can be done - drones and so forth. but the reality is that surfers and sharks co-exist peacefully most of the time.

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Australian charities bankrolling Israeli warcrimes? | The West Report

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 03:25:05 +0000

Are you subsidising Israel and the IDF? Australian charities are meant to relieve suffering, not cause it.

A growing list of Australian registered charities has been identified by Michael West Media which funnels money to entities in Israel linked to the IDF and illegal West Bank settlements. They enjoy tax concessions in Australia, including in some cases Public Benevolent Institution status.

We look at how the media covers the Israel lobby, the power of the lobby over mainstream media, and the rushed introduction of the Hate Speech laws. #auspol #israel #freespeech

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Chapters
00:00 The Newsroom
03:03 Money trails
08:32 Fear, antisemitism, lobbying and hate speech laws
14:31 The five charities named so far

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Fighting for the right to hate | The West Report

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 04:27:51 +0000

Labor and the Coalition are close to Parliament rushing through a package of antisemitism, hate speech, extremism, and gun reform laws. #auspol

Prohibition does not work, neither will these laws work.

We unpack what the Hate Speech Bill is trying to do, why “adjacent terms” could become a compliance nightmare, and why vague definitions can hand enormous power to the executive to decide who counts as a hate group, and who gets targeted next.

David Shoebridge on the hate group plotting: https://x.com/DavidShoebridge/status/2013412134236168389

#auspol

Chapters
00:00 Context, satire, and the “ban words” farce
01:05 Adjacent terms, Nick Riemer, and the chilling effect
03:19 Senate power plays, protest rights, and censorship pressure
09:05 Palantir, surveillance politics, and what gets ignored

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The OmniBus Crash of the Hate Speech Laws | The West Report

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 06:41:11 +0000

The Albanese government is trying to ram through a new set of vilification laws, bundled into an “omnibus” bill alongside gun reforms, and it’s already exploding before Parliament resumes.

Labor calls it the Combating Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026, but that title alone tells you what’s going on, one form of racism gets special priority, right there at the top.

The Liberals and Greens are both refusing to support it, and for good reason. The Bill lowers the legal threshold from speech that incites violence to speech that merely “promotes hate”, and hands huge power to a highly subjective “reasonable person” test. Not a law anchored in harm, but a law anchored in vibes.

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00:00 Hate speech laws, the “biggest hate crime” carve out
01:41 Adelaide Writers Festival meltdown, Murdoch spin cycle
08:38 The Omnibus Crash, “Combating Antisemitism” bill breakdown
20:54 Wrap up, final hit + call to action

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Trump, Australia and the "Rules Based" Order

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:05:06 +0000

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How Lobby Pressure Wrecked Adelaide Writers Week | The West Report

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:37:01 +0000

They've wrecked Adelaide Writers Week, South Australia's premier cultural event. We examine the Israel lobby's sabotage and the craven capitulation of Premier Peter Malinauskas and the board of the Adelaide Festival under pressure from the Murdoch press.

This is just the latest destruction. We unfurl the list of other ideological demo-jobs from Bendigo Writers to assorted arts and media attacks; and Cathy Wilcox, the Herald and Age cartoonist who they just threw under the bus. #auspol #censorship

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The Biggest Propaganda Campaign in Australian History? | The West Report

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:22:33 +0000

Australia now has a Royal Commission into antisemitism, announced belatedly in the wake of the Bondi attacks. But how did we get here, and who shaped the agenda?

We examine the terms of the RC, and the coordinated media and lobbying campaign that followed the Bondi tragedy, the role of political advocacy groups, and the pressure placed on the federal government to narrow the scope of the inquiry. To stick a PR judge in the job.

We look at attempts to derail the appointment of former High Court Justice Virginia Bell, questions around the proposed terms of reference, and whether the Commission will examine all drivers of antisemitism, including political extremism, foreign influence, and institutional failures. Will it cover the behaviour and role of Israel and its proponents in Australia?

We also discuss the distinction between antisemitism and criticism of the state of Israel, the use of the IHRA definition, and the implications for free speech, protest rights, and social cohesion in Australia.

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Australia’s New AUKUS Protest Police | The West Report

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:00:26 +0000

The Australian Federal Police has quietly created a new unit called AUKUS Command, tasked with protecting Australia’s nuclear submarine program and Defence bases. But internal documents obtained under Freedom of Information show its role goes further, explicitly including public order management and planning for protest activity linked to AUKUS.

In this episode of The West Report, Josh walks through documents uncovered by Rex Patrick for Michael West Media, revealing how protest and political opposition around AUKUS is being framed as a national security issue. The reporting raises serious questions about transparency, policing priorities, and the future of the right to protest in Australia as the US and UK expand their military presence here.

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In Bed with a Ped? | The West Report

Mon, 05 Jan 2026 06:26:19 +0000

"In bed with a ped? Too strong? This episode of The West Report examines Donald Trump and Australia's alliance of 'shared values' with the US in the light of the Epstein Files and the invasion of Venezuala and abduction of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Has the final nail been hammered into the coffin of the Global Rules Based Order?

#aukus #auspol #trump #china #israel

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A Royal Commission into Bondi

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 03:07:31 +0000

A Royal Commission into Bondi has to look at why the shooter did it, and that's a problem.

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Israel Bans Aid Groups and Puts Targets on Australian Backs | The West Report

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 05:37:46 +0000

The Israeli government has circulated a list naming Australians as antisemites, including journalists, academics, students and community organisers. There has been no court process, no published evidence and no right of reply. They just put targets on the back of Australians, and the Government is yet to bother responding.

Critics warn the list blurs the line between genuine antisemitism and political dissent, placing targets on people for speaking out on Israel and Palestine.

Antisemitism in Australia is real and must be confronted, but collapsing criticism of a foreign state into hate speech undermines efforts to tackle genuine antisemitism and puts individuals at risk without due process.

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What are the biggest Scams of 2025? | Scam of the Year

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 05:27:55 +0000

Welcome to the prestigious Scam of the Year Award for the highest achievements in scammery in Australian business and politics. And in the Business of Australian politics!

Who will take out the gong? #scomo for Robodebt, AI #deloitte, #Nauru, #aukus, the #antisemitism racketeers, Pauline #Hanson, #fossil #media, Australia's #property ponzi or politicians and their #expenses ? Or good old #NACC

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All titles are two or three words.

00:00 Scomo Robodebt
01:57 Protest Ban
02:21 Property Ponzi
05:40 Bond Debt
06:00 Deloitte AI
07:35 NAC Failings
08:41 Hanson Surge
11:09 Uniparty Laws
12:04 Aukus Blowout
15:21 US Bases
15:50 War Industry
17:42 Fake Walkleys
19:01 Media Power
20:51 Bondi Coverage
23:20 False Flags
25:36 Gaza Silence
27:58 Resolve Poll
28:38 SOTY Winner

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Arrested for a T Shirt: How Far Will Authorities Go to Silence Dissent | The West Report

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 21:59:35 +0000

How the Israel lobby perverted the justice system. Police have dropped all charges against the man arrested at Bondi Beach for wearing an anti-Israel T shirt. After a year of court dates, strict bail and public scrutiny, the case ends without conviction and without explanation. This episode asks what that means for free speech in Australia and why the process itself became the punishment.
#auspol #justice #herzog

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Yes, a Bondi Royal Commission but ... | The West Report

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 04:23:30 +0000

If there is to be a Royal Commission into the deadly Bondi Beach shootings, it must not presume blame. It must have broad terms of reference; not be concocted as a political stunt to attack Albanese, peace protestors, Muslims.

Everything must be in scope - broad terms of reference and an independent Commissioner with credibility #auspol #israel #antisemitism

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You won't believe what was said at this Tel Aviv Weapons conference | Michael West

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 07:59:42 +0000

Exclusive footage from inside an Israeli global defence tech conference reveals how war is being openly sold as a growth industry.

Weapons executives and financiers discuss Gaza as a testing ground, the normalisation of mass killing, and the profits flowing from conflict, including Australian government links.

This investigation follows the money behind the arms trade, from Gaza to Iran to the next great power war, and asks who really benefits while civilians pay the price. #China #auspol

00:00 Introduction, follow the money behind war
03:49 Weapons executive brags about tech tested in Gaza
05:52 Research chief says Iran will be made like Gaza
06:26 Elbit executive explains real time combat AI with IDF
08:02 Israel boasts offensive cyber warfare capabilities
09:35 DefenseTech Week panel on defence tech investment
10:01 Investors say war has “normalised” the market
12:37 US weapons financier on Pentagon spending priorities
14:07 Former US admiral praises Gaza as AI testing ground
16:28 Israeli Ministry of Defence promotes battlefield tested weapons
18:49 Venture capital and Australian links to Israeli defence tech
20:41 Closing remarks and call to support the journalism

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The Government is using a tragedy to crack down on free speech | The West Report

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:34:54 +0000

In the aftermath of the Bondi massacre, Australian governments are moving fast. Too fast, and in the wrong direction.

Before investigations are complete, before facts have settled, political leaders and sections of the media are already using the tragedy to justify sweeping crackdowns on peaceful protest and political dissent.

We examine threats against Jewish peace activists, the failure of police responses, the push to expand the IHRA definition of antisemitism, and the growing pressure on Albanese to adopt measures that could reshape public debate across universities, media, arts organisations and civil society.

Gun laws saved lives in the wake of the Port Arthur massacre. Curtailing free speech will not.

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How the Media is Weaponising the Bondi Terror Attack | The West Report

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 04:55:29 +0000

In the aftermath of the Bondi attack, facts were still emerging while parts of the media rushed ahead with speculation, political framing and culture war narratives. In this episode of The West Report, we examine where journalism crossed the line into commentary, how misinformation spread in real time, and why duty of care matters most when lives are lost and communities are grieving.

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Blame, Lies and the Bondi Shooting | The West Report

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 05:15:24 +0000

Who to blame for the Bondi Beach mass-shooting? Not Muslims, not Arabs, not peace protestors marching on the Sydney Harbour Bridge. It was the men who fired the bullets.

In the aftermath of the Bondi attack, grief has quickly collided with misinformation and political point scoring. This episode examines what we know, what we do not yet know, and how tragedy is being used to inflame division before investigations are complete. We focus on responsibility, facts, and the real consequences of turning loss into a culture war.

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Politicians' Expenses, Trumps Gold Card & the Tim Tam government bailout | Scam of the Week

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 20:26:05 +0000

Flying cans of worms in Canberra, again.

This week on Scam of the Week, we look at the expenses pile on, why Anika Wells became the headline, and the part the outrage merchants never say out loud, everyone’s in the trough, Labor, Liberals, Greens, just with different media friends.

Then we zoom out, because while Canberra’s arguing over ski trips, Trump is spruiking “gold cards”, and Australia’s debating censorship, surveillance, and who really benefits when the rules get written by the loudest lobbyists.

And for dessert, a “Tim Tam bailout”, where the government ends up propping up the notorious KKR private equity firm, because apparently Wall Street punters get a safety net too.

We also dig into the under 16s social media ban, gambling ads, and the quiet second round of the media bargaining code, the one where big legacy media lines up for another subsidy.

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00:00 Politicians expenses
07:18 Gambling ads, social ban
08:30 Media code subsidy
09:25 NACC and Brereton
11:24 AUKUS nuclear subs
12:31 Trump gold card
13:41 Tim Tam bailout
15:08 Scam winner, wrap

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Billionaires love the under 16 Social Media Ban | The West Report

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 04:10:39 +0000

Governments say the under 16 social media ban is about protecting kids, but the biggest winners are the billionaires and media empires that have been campaigning for it. In this episode we break down what the ban really does, why the Murdoch machine pushed it, and how it quietly hands more control to corporate media while doing little to regulate the platforms causing the harm.

We look at the censorship creep, the data grab baked into the new rules, and why children will still find ways around it. Plus, we go inside the global push toward surveillance, free speech crackdowns and platform control

Some good may come from less toxicity online, but this is another step toward a world where governments and corporate giants decide what you can read, watch and say.

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We Looked At The Data On Renewables And It Shocked Us | The West Report

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 05:57:31 +0000

Why are your energy bills so bloody high? Is it renewables, as the Coalition and fossil media claim? No. In this episode of The West Report, Michael follows the money through the entire grid, from generators to gentailers, to show that the real culprits are soaring coal and gas prices and corporate profiteering, not renewables.

We pull live data from the national electricity market to show how cheap rooftop solar and utility solar really are compared with coal and gas, and why renewables are already making up around half the grid while your bill still keeps climbing. Michael breaks down how privatisation created layer after layer of middlemen, why AGL, Origin and EnergyAustralia are raking it in, and how both major parties have let fossil fuel donors write the rules.

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00:00 Why Your Power Bill Is So High
06:30 The Gas Cartel
08:07 re Renewables Really To Blame
12:10 Who Is Profiting From Your Energy Bill

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The Winker Strikes Back and the Murderer drags Australia towards war | The West Report

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 20:38:28 +0000

We look to the rollicking Senate Estimates for our prestigious Scam of the Week. Who will it be, the world's most useless corruption commission, or the red Porsche at Home Affairs supremo, or the heroic 'terror granny'? Michael unpacks how a handful of very well paid public servants and political mates keep dodgy deals secret while ordinary Australians are told to just trust the system.

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00:00 Intro, trust in government
00:37 Parliament wraps, Senate estimates explained
01:20 NACC, the useless anti corruption commission
02:56 Jobs for Mates report buried
04:03 Human rights envoy and Gaza hypocrisy
05:09 China flotilla scare and war drums
06:35 Fossil media blackout as renewables pass 50 percent
07:49 Senate estimates, enter Stephanie “the Winker” Foster
12:09 Secret Nauru asylum trust deed and FOI stonewall
14:28 Gold plated bureaucrats and Defence chief pay
17:03 Trump war cabinet and the AUKUS mega junket
18:22 Sky News terror granny scare campaign
19:00 Scam of the Week Winner, Stephanie Foster

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The Government is finally cracking down on Ebikes, why are they so dangerous? | The West Report

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 05:35:04 +0000

Kids on souped up e bikes tearing down the footpath at fifty. Lithium batteries exploding in bedrooms. Politicians shrugging and saying it is a state issue. In this episode of The West Report we track how a quiet legal tweak by Barnaby Joyce helped turn Australia into the wild west of e bikes, and why kids are paying the price.

We break down
• How Australia once followed strict European e bike standards, and why those rules were scrapped in 2021
• The explosion in cheap, overpowered imports and the rise in hospitalisations, deaths and lithium battery fires
• Why Dirodie style bikes and easy mods make it simple for kids to bypass speed and power limits
• The patchwork mess of state rules, and what Catherine King and Sophie Scamps are trying to fix
• How we can get the best of e bikes, freedom and accessibility, without turning every main street into a crash site

As an e bike owner, I am not here to blame kids popping wheelies on Boxing Day. The real story is a decade of bad regulation, weak enforcement and governments that waited for tragedy instead of acting when the warnings first came in.

If you are looking at buying an e bike for yourself or your kids this Christmas, watch this before you tap buy now.

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How Zionists are weaponising the courts to silence critics | The West Report

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 02:40:20 +0000

The Zionist Federation of Australia has launched one of the most extraordinary legal actions we have ever seen, a sprawling 18C case against former SBS newsreader Mary Kostakidis over 61 tweets and retweets. This episode breaks down exactly what is being dragged into the Federal Court, from October 7 narratives and Gaza to Epstein, Mossad, Hezbollah, UK politics, CIA operations and even the history of Israel itself. A single lawsuit that could choke the courts for years and reshape free speech in Australia.

Why is this happening, who benefits, and what precedent could it set for journalists, academics and anyone who posts online? We take you through the claim and Mary’s defence, including the argument that this case is part of a wider attempt to silence critics of Israel.

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00:00: The Mary Kostakidis Lawsuit
03:10: What the Court Will Now Litigate
10:45: Free Speech and the Chilling Effect
18:55: Why This Case Matters for Australia

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Australia’s 2.4 Billion Nauru Scam | The West Report

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 04:01:26 +0000

We unpack the Nauru caper. Bigger than Pauline’s latest stunt. Two governments, including ours, exposed in the Senate for breaching international law, funding a corrupt regime and quietly signing off on a two point four billion dollar deal while bikie gangs and fraud swirl around it. Refugees and stateless people packed off for thirty years because it makes the government look tough on borders. This is not children overboard. This is decency overboard.

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00:00 Nauru Caper Blows Open
04:32 Senate Enquiry
09:58 Decency Overboard, Politics Over People

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The Annual Walkey Awards for Excellence in Journalism | The West Report

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 06:17:52 +0000

Journalists from Michael West Media have scooped the pool at the annual Walkey Awards ceremony for Excellence in Journalism. It's a clean sweep, a Grand Slam, a Triple Crown and a rout against Government subsidised fossil media.

Thanks to subscribers for a big year!

Check out the Big Night here and the dazzling line-up of Awards winners.
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Why was the BOM website so expensive? | The West Report

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 06:15:10 +0000

Consultants behaving badly, politicians behaving cavalierly - with our money. Australia’s weather website just cost you $96.5 million. Not a satellite, not a supercomputer ... a website. In this episode Josh digs into how a four million dollar BoM “refresh” blew out 24 times over, and how much of that money flowed straight to private consultants like Accenture and Deloitte.

We look at Deloitte’s AI written report, PwC’s tax leak and Robodebt work, and new Greens data showing federal consulting spend is now just under a billion dollars a year, even as work shifts from the Big Four to a long tail of firms.

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The Australian's Super Hissy Fit | The West Report

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 04:59:52 +0000

This week on The West Report, Michael digs into how The Australian has stepped up as an unofficial bodyguard for foreign war funding. In fact, Michael’s old column at The Australian has now turned its fire on super funds that dared to divest from companies tied to war crimes and profiteering. Hesta and Vision Super.

Then Nine Entertainment, Murdoch's compadres in the fossil media duopoly, bolt onto the scene with a majestic distraction with their Blood Money 'exclusive' nailing super funds for a minority investment in a Malaysian oil terminal which apparently traffics a spot of the 'evil' Vladimir Putin's oil.

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We got sued. Are regulators a thing in the law? | The West Report

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 04:52:43 +0000

How are Australia’s legal regulators, the ones meant to keep lawyers in check, anything more than a protection racket? The company behind this channel faces constant threats. In this explosive Michael West exposes how far lawyers are prepared to go for a buck.

Make no mistake, given Australia's draconian defamation laws, and feeble regulation of lawyers, any poster on social media is a target.

After being sued by a law firm tied to government work, we reveal how the system allows lawyers' conflicts of interest, threats and intimidation to go unpunished. Worse, this IS the legal profession, as the NSW Bar Association and the ACT Law Society actions demonstrate. #auspol

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00:00 – The Regulators Exposed
04:40 – The Lawsuit
11:00 – Court and Costs
17:50 – The Threat
27:00 – No Accountability

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The Liberals Just Set Themselves on Fire Over Net Zero | The West Report

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 07:30:47 +0000

The Liberal Party has officially ditched its net zero commitment and handed the steering wheel to the Nationals. Matt Canavan was sent in as their leading negotiator and somehow convinced the Liberals to follow the two percent of Australians who voted for his party. It is the dog wagging the table and the Coalition is calling it strategy.

While the media obsesses over factional knife fights, the real story is that Australians are being robbed of a functioning opposition. A thousand year mandate for Labor is not a joke when the Coalition decides climate science is a vibe that can be negotiated. And right on cue the fossil fuel lobby and their media allies are flooding the airwaves with fresh disinformation.

From false claims about fossil fuel dominance to astroturfed campaigns against renewables, we break down what is really driving the Coalition’s meltdown and why the Nationals now have more influence than their vote count deserves.

In this episode we unpack the numbers, the spin and the political self destruction on full display.
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The Great Climate Lie | The West Report

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 20:45:05 +0000

Australia’s energy transition is happening whether the fossil fuel lobby likes it or not.

Half of the nation’s electricity now comes from renewables, yet the Murdoch press and coal-aligned politicians are flooding the airwaves with lies claiming fossil fuels are cheaper than clean energy. They’re not.

In this episode of The West Report, Michael West breaks down the coordinated campaign between News Corp, fossil fuel giants, and political figures like Matt Canavan, Barnaby Joyce, and Jacinta Price a campaign designed to stall climate action and protect corporate profits.

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Australia's exposure to Israel's war crimes | MWM Live

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:13:03 +0000

Australia’s government, banks, telcos and super funds could be breaching international law and no one’s talking about it.

The Livestream is a precursor to the series of Town Halls - International Law and Armed Conflict - by leading academics.

In this special Michael West Media livestream, Michael West is joined by Chris Sidoti (Commissioner UN Inquiry into the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East Jerusalem, and Israel) and Professor Timothy McCormack (international law expert) to unpack Australia's exposure to Israel's war crimes.

This is a curtain raiser for Australia, International Law and Armed Conflict: What are our obligations? A Series of talks held across Melb, Syd and Brisbane over the next month, please show your support by attending in person

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Australia’s Biggest Wage Scandal You’ve Never Heard Of | The West Report

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 04:31:27 +0000

It's David v Goliath, the coal miner with no lawyer against BHP. The Big Australian is back in court accused of stealing billions in wages from its own workers.

Former coal miner Simon Turner has launched legal action against BHP and its labour hire partners after uncovering what could be one of the largest wage theft scandals in Australian history. Turner, who broke his back while working at BHP’s Mount Arthur mine, says he was paid just $400 a week when his legal entitlement was over $137,000 a year.

This case exposes how labour hire loopholes and corporate shell structures have allowed mining giants to underpay workers for years while regulators, unions, and governments turned a blind eye.

It’s a David versus Goliath battle testing not only Australia’s industrial system, but whether an injured worker without legal backing can get justice against some of the country’s most powerful corporations.

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Hitler Was a Leftie? Peace Protesters Sprayed, Consultants Paid | Scam of the Week

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 20:48:00 +0000

This week on Scam of the Week, we’ve got a full buffet of political absurdity and corporate grift.

One Nation’s Malcolm Roberts has officially jumped the shark, declaring that Hitler was a lefty. Yes, really. Meanwhile, Labor and the Liberals have joined forces once again to block an inquiry into AUKUS the biggest deal in Australian history — while quietly forming a secret Defence Oversight Committee with no cross-benchers allowed.

Over in the private sector, Deloitte charged taxpayers $440,000 for an AI-generated report so riddled with fake laws, wrong judges, and phantom documents that it’d make RoboDebt blush. Their punishment? A $98,000 refund.

And as if that wasn’t enough, peace protesters were pepper-sprayed in Sydney while NSW Premier Chris Minns wined and dined with the Israel lobby the next day.

All that and more — from weapons expos to media silence — in this week’s Scam of the Week.

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00:00 Malcolm Roberts Calls Hitler a Lefty
01:45 Four Corners China War Talk
04:40 Lib-Lab Unite to Block AUKUS Inquiry
06:30 Weapons Expo and Peace Protest Crackdown
11:00 Advance at it again
14:20 Marles beautiful weapons
16:35 Deloitte’s $440K AI Disaster
20:55 Winner

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Sportsbet Ads, Netflix Laws, and the Lobbyists Who Run Canberra | The West Report

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:32:53 +0000

The Government has announced legislation to compel the multinational streaming giants to produce more Australian content. But it’s not what it seems.

Also, the government keeps dragging its heels on implementing the recommendations from the Murphy Report on gambling harm.

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Australia’s Baby Bust: The Generation That Can’t Afford to Grow Up | The West Report

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 04:50:56 +0000

Australia’s birth rate has fallen to its lowest level on record and it’s not because people suddenly hate the idea of kids. It’s because they can’t afford them.

Between soaring house prices, insecure jobs, stagnant wages, and the relentless cost of living, starting a family has gone from a milestone to a luxury. In this episode, Josh dives into the data behind Australia’s fertility crisis exploring how economic inequality, housing unaffordability, and policy failures have priced young Australians out of their own future.Support Us here

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AI Stocks a bubble waiting to pop? | The West Report

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 04:58:40 +0000

Is Wall Street’s AI boom just another ticking time bomb? How about crypto?

As investors pour trillions into AI and crypto, veteran finance journalist Michael Pascoe warns that we’re watching the biggest bubble in history - one likely to hit our superannuation hard.

This week on The West Report, Michael West breaks down how inflated share prices, speculative hype, and corporate spin are propping up the so-called “AI Revolution.” From Nvidia and Microsoft to Meta and Amazon, we look at how the market is hooked on tech dreams that might not deliver real earnings.

It’s the .com crash all over again, but bigger and this time, and the stakes are global.

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The Questions they didn't ask Albo & Trump | The West Report

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 03:30:33 +0000

Headlines focused on Kevin Rudd’s awkward exchange with Donald Trump —but they missed the story.

Behind the laughs and one-liners, Anthony Albanese’s meeting with Trump avoided the key issues Australia actually faces with the US: Palestine, climate, AUKUS and the influence of American government and corporations over Australian resources.

When a reporter pressed the President on those topics, the moment quickly turned from diplomacy to deflection a reminder that personality politics often drown out substance.

So while the media replayed Rudd’s clip, here’s what really happened in the room.

Watch the full report on The West Report, part of Michael West Media’s ongoing coverage of politics, diplomacy, and the power plays shaping public life.

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How Lobbyists Hijacked Australian Culture | The West Report

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 04:15:16 +0000

The Albanese government promised to protect Australian storytelling but instead Netflix and the Hollywood streamers have walked all over them. Four years, three elections and still no local content quotas. Meanwhile the streaming giants are making billions from Australian subscribers, using the taxpayer funded NBN and paying zero tax.

In this episode Michael breaks down how Labor got hustled by Netflix’s lobbyists, why our film and TV industry is collapsing and what it means for Australian culture.

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Will anyone be held accountable for Gaza? | The West Report

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 05:27:49 +0000

First they came for the journalists, then the academics, now the doctors.

In this episode of The West Report, we break down Australia’s part in the global whitewashing of Israel’s war crimes. As Gaza lies in ruins, the Israel lobby turns to the courts to silence dissent journalists like Mary Kostakidis, academics John Keane and Nick Riemer, even cardiologist Peter McDonald are being dragged through legal battles for daring to criticise Israel.

Michael West exposes how these cases weaponise Australia’s legal system to muzzle debate, relitigate October 7, and label criticism of a foreign government as hate speech. We also look at how big tech and billionaires are helping to control the narrative — from TikTok’s forced sale to Zionist-linked investors to paid propaganda campaigns on social media.

This isn’t about peace, it’s about control. The great whitewashing is underway.

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Antisemitism? St Vincent’s heartless treatment of cardiologist who asked a question
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Zionist doctors pursue Israel dissenters
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The Real Risk of Digital ID | The West Report

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 05:41:02 +0000

Hackers just leaked millions of Qantas customers’ personal data onto the dark web but the real story isn’t just the hack. It’s how the same weak privacy laws that failed to protect Qantas now underpin the government’s new Digital ID system and upcoming under-16 social media ban.

This episode of The West Report dives into what Australia’s Digital ID really is, how it works, and why concentrating identity verification in one system could be risky for both privacy and freedom. We also look at Big Tech’s role in all this from Google’s data-harvesting empire to governments outsourcing responsibility for online safety to the same companies profiting from our personal information.

If Qantas, Optus, and Medibank can’t keep your data safe, why should we trust the government or tech giants to do any better?

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David Pocock vs Canberra’s Lobbyland Machine | Scam of the Week

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 04:45:39 +0000

Scam of the Week: from the sports field to the Senate floor, the lobbyists are winning.

Independent Senator David Pocock gets booted from the Parliamentary Sports Club after calling out gambling sponsors. Labor’s Don Farrell gives a jaw-dropping answer on genocide and the IDF. Deloitte bills taxpayers nearly half a million for a report with made-up quotes. And whistleblower David McBride’s High Court appeal? Denied.

Meanwhile, Rex Patrick exposes the government spending $600,000 to hide the Snowy Hydro cost blowout, while the Department of Parliamentary Services refuses to answer questions on notice. Welcome to Lobbyland where transparency goes to die and incompetence is bipartisan.

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00:22 — David Pocock vs Lobbyland
03:28 — Inside The Senate
04:30 — Don Farrell’s Gaza Gaffe
07:02 - Labor on the Economy
08:47 — Deloitte’s Fake Report
09:30 — David McBride Appeal Rejected
12:58 — More Senate Shenanigans

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You’re Paying More Tax Than These Mining Giants ft. Punters Politics | The West Report

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 20:30:06 +0000

Every year, the Australian Tax Office drops a spreadsheet that tells a story — and it’s not a pretty one.

Billions in mining profits, but barely a cent in tax. Behind the numbers are billionaires, loopholes, and the few rare companies that actually pay their fair share.

In this episode, The West Report teams up with Punters Politics to dig through the ATO’s latest corporate transparency report revealing who’s paying up, and who’s taking Australia for a ride.

This is the story of wealth, power, and how Australia’s richest quietly bend the system in their favour.

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The solutions they wont use to fix the housing crisis | The West Report

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 05:00:06 +0000

Australia’s housing market isn’t a ladder, it’s a Ponzi scheme. And the government’s latest “first home buyer” plan? Just another injection straight into the property lobby’s veins.

Michael breaks down how the new scheme will once again drive prices higher, feeding developers, investors, and politicians with five investment properties while renters queue for apartments in Bondi.

We look at the real fixes: end negative gearing perks, scrap CGT relief, tax Airbnb rorts, and slap a Singapore-style stamp duty on foreign buyers. Everyone knows how to fix it, no one’s got the guts to do it.

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Naming and Shaming | The West Report

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:06 +0000

Last year the tax contribution by Australian mining companies dropped. It was the only segment to tip in less tax. Every year the ATO drops the numbers on Australia’s biggest companies. Billions flowing in, billions vanishing offshore, and too often, zero tax paid.

From mining giants and tech titans, to insurers and Rupert Murdoch’s empire, we break down who’s lifting and who’s leaning. The truth is simple: if they don’t pay, you do.

We go through the zeros and heroes of our tax system and find out extensively who pays what

Watch as we name names, expose the shenanigans, and ask the obvious question how long are Australians going to foot the bill for corporate greed?

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Hastie's Rising, UK's Digital ID and Trump comes after our drugs | Scam of the Week

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 21:30:06 +0000

Scams don’t take a holiday and this week has been overflowing with them.

First, Anthony Albanese heads to the UN, and Murdoch’s media machine has a meltdown. If he skips Trump, it’s “disgraceful.” If he takes a photo with Trump, it’s “humiliating.” Damned if you do, damned if you don’t all while Rupert keeps pulling the strings.

Meanwhile, Susan Ley is busy bootlicking foreign powers, writing apologies to US Congress for Australia recognising Palestine, while her own party tears itself apart at CPAC with Matt Canavan, Jacinta Price, and Tony Abbott sharing the stage with Liz Truss and Rowan Dean. Comedy or politics? Hard to tell.

Over in the UK, Keir Starmer pushes a mandatory digital ID for anyone to work by 2029, sparking fierce backlash over civil liberties. And in the US, Trump’s chaos only deepens: honoring war criminals at Wounded Knee, joking with Erdogan about rigged elections, and claiming Tylenol in pregnancy causes autism a claim his allies’ supplement companies stand to profit from.

But it doesn’t stop there. Trump has now slapped a 100% tariff on Australian pharmaceuticals, directly targeting our PBS system to please American drug giants. That means higher costs for taxpayers, less stability in our health system, and more profits for his billionaire backers.

And through it all, the Liberal Party is auditioning Andrew Hastie as their next leader. With Jacinta Price, Angus Taylor, and Matt Canavan lining up behind him, he’s selling nostalgia about “bringing back Aussie manufacturing” while ignoring the fact his own party killed it in the first place. Add in his contradictions on net zero, and Hastie’s pitch looks less like policy, more like theatre.

This week’s Scam of the Week award goes to Andrew Hastie the Liberals’ would-be Trump, wrapped in Murdoch’s headlines and serving up old ideas as if they’re new.

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00:00 Intro
00:49 Murdoch Madness
02:13 Sussan Ley
03:00 CPAC
04:46 Andrew Hastie
08:45 UK digital ID
09:37 US Quickfire Round
11:22 Trump Tariffs
12:53 Scam of the Week Winner

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Leaking War Crimes Got Him 5 Years in Jail | The West Report

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:43:27 +0000

David McBride: The Whistleblower in Prison for Telling the Truth. MWM reporter Stephanie Tran interviewed David in prison ahead of his High Court appeal.

Former Australian Army lawyer David McBride is serving a five-year prison sentence for leaking classified documents that exposed alleged war crimes committed by Australian troops in Afghanistan. While those implicated in killings walk free, McBride the whistleblower sits behind bars.

We hear directly from McBride inside prison. He explains why he took the risk, why he believes his case will shape Australian law, and how it connects to the Nuremberg principle: the idea that “just following orders” is never an excuse for covering up crimes.

McBride’s appeal to the High Court could have international repercussions, raising the question: do we have a duty to do what is right, even when it means breaking the law?

Watch the full interview and join us as we unpack the shocking irony of a system that jails whistleblowers but lets war criminals off the hook.

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How you can commit crimes and still avoid jail | The West Report

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 06:56:51 +0000

ANZ has been hit with the biggest corporate penalty in Australian history – $240 million. Sounds huge, right? Until you realise the bank made $3.5 billion in profit in just six months. That means this “record fine” is worth less than two weeks of earnings.

From ANZ to Qantas, Coles, Woolworths, Santos, and even Kmart – corporations treat fines as just another line in the budget. Workers underpaid, customers misled, the environment polluted, and privacy invaded. The punishment is always dwarfed by the profit.

If the fine for the crime is less than the profit from the crime, why would they stop?

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MWM Live - Whistleblowers

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 09:07:37 +0000

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BREAKING! UN Declares Israel is Committing Genocide | The West Report

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:00:30 +0000

The UN has confirmed what human rights groups, genocide scholars and independent media have said since early last year: Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The 70-page UN legal analysis lays out evidence of genocidal acts and intent, and now Western allies, including Australia, face a legal and moral duty to act.

Australian super funds, businesses and government contracts are tied to Israel’s war machine. The Future Fund, AustralianSuper, and political leaders have been warned. Yet public money continues to flow to arms makers like Elbit and genocide facilitator Palantir.

Silence and inaction are complicity.

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The Politics of Distraction, Distraction, Distraction | Scam of the week

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 21:00:40 +0000

This week was a circus of distractions.

Jacinta Price lit a fire with racist dog whistling about Indian migrants, copped a backlash, refused to apologise, and still had News Corp backing her all the way. Meanwhile, Murdoch tightened his grip on his global propaganda machine, and Labor quietly green-lit 50 years of gas with no royalties for Australia.

And while the world obsessed over the assassination of US right-wing TV host Charlie Kirk, our allies were literally shooting starving Palestinians at food drops. The media turned a blind eye.

Distractions, distractions. They keep us looking the wrong way while the real power plays go unchecked.

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00:00 Jacinta Price and Liberal Meltdown
08:18 Murray Watt Green-Lights 50 Years of Gas
09:14: Charlie Kirk Assassination and Global Distraction

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Info Clampdown, Antisemitism Summit, and a Coal Cover Up | Media Blindspot

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 08:38:56 +0000

This week on Media Blindspot we bring you three stories the mainstream media would rather not touch.

Cabinet Secrecy Expansion – The Albanese Government wants to make it harder, slower, and now more expensive to access public information. Routine briefs and consultant reports can be buried for 20 years, anonymous requests are banned, and yes — they even want you to pay for FOI requests. Transparency, now paywalled.

The Gold Coast Antisemitism Summit – While Gaza burns, the Deputy PM fronted a luxury Israel lobby summit on the Gold Coast. Out came a booklet branding everything from swastikas to… watermelons… as antisemitic symbols. The summit also launched a sweeping national plan that stretches into schools, universities, arts funding, and even visas.

The Coal Whistleblower – Justin Williams uncovered coal test fraud worth hundreds of millions. Instead of being heard in court, he was shut out, while the directors he accused walked away with $3.6 million in legal costs paid by taxpayers. Meanwhile, miners on the ground are still being ripped off through labour hire loopholes.

Secrecy, spectacle, and systemic rot. The cameras may turn away, but we don’t.

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00:00: Intro
00:44: Story 1 – Labor’s FOI changes
02:30: Story 2 – The GC antisemitism summit
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Labor’s War for Secrecy | Scam of the Week

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 21:01:10 +0000

This week we dive into Labor’s assault on transparency with their FOI amendment bill a so-called “reform” that actually makes it harder for Australians to access public information. While Albo once promised openness, his government is now moving in the opposite direction.

We also look at the Gold Coast’s anti-Semitism summit, where councils were fed a new “hate symbols” guide that could see watermelon earrings or a Free Palestine T-shirt reported to police. Meanwhile, the property lobby rolled out its usual line blaming “supply” for skyrocketing prices, while ignoring negative gearing and tax perks.

And who takes home Scam of the Week? Attorney-General Michelle Rowland, for defending FOI restrictions with the bizarre claim that criminals and foreign actors are just itching to file freedom of information requests. #scamoftheweek #auspol

All this and more, on The West Report.

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00:00: Rex Patrick vs FOI “Reform”
02:00: Labor’s Transparency Crackdown
04:20: Gold Coast Anti-Semitism Summit
06:30: Property Lobby Blame Game
08:50: SOTW Winner

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How Billionaires Control Climate Policy | The West Report

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 06:51:47 +0000

Billionaires like Gina Rinehart, Rupert Murdoch, Gautam Adani and Clive Palmer continue to shape Australia’s climate policy from behind the scenes. While governments scrap renewable projects and hand out royalty holidays to coal giants, corporate media fuels the narrative that clean energy will devastate farmers and communities.

This episode of The West Report exposes how lobbying power, political capture and propaganda keep the country locked into fossil fuels despite cheaper, cleaner renewable alternatives.

The Government of Queensland is really backsliding #auspol #fossilfuels #climatechange

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Australia's Biggest Whinger | Scam of the Week

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 22:49:41 +0000

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Let's call our first AUKUS submarine the HMAS Donald J Trump! A deadset brainwave by the Lowy Institute this week. And nobody, not a one, can figure out why the Coalition is still tumbling into oblivion in the polls when they have such noble ideas like defending the honour of 'war hero' Benjamin Netanyahu from the Hamas Labor Government.

#chevron #australianpolitics #gaza #auspol #aukus #productivity #economy #donaldtrump #israel

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How big tech wants your music for free | The Sound Check

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 07:37:57 +0000

Big Tech wants a free ride. The Productivity Commission is floating reforms to copyright law that would let tech giants mine Australian creative works songs, stories, journalism without permission or payment.

It’s the latest push in a global land grab where public creativity is scraped into private profit. But while Silicon Valley protects its own source code and algorithms, it’s our work that gets plundered.

Who benefits, and who pays the price?

Watch as we break down the politics, the lobbying, and the stakes for Australia’s artists, authors, and journalists.

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SMH Fake Hamas Scoop Exposed | Scam of the Week

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 20:50:27 +0000

This week’s Scam of the Week goes to the mainstream media, with the Sydney Morning Herald leading the charge.

Albo recognises Palestine, and within hours, the Herald runs an “exclusive” claiming Hamas praised his courage. The problem? Their star source, Hamas co-founder Sheikh Hassan Yousef, has been locked in an Israeli prison for two years. Yet somehow, they had a fresh interview drop right on deadline.

Cue the headlines: Hero of Hamas, Hamas loves Albo, Australia has fallen. The press gallery and political class took the bait, hook, line, and sinker. Social media was fast to fact-check the propaganda-fest.

We break down how the story was planted, rewritten, quietly re-edited, and parroted across the country with politicians piling in, again — another political hit job dressed up as journalism.

This is why independent media matters.

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The Truth about Productivity | The West Report

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 03:37:26 +0000

It’s the Jim Chalmers Productivity Show - a big summit on next week but don't expect too much.
The fix is in. #auspol #TheWestReport #Productivity #JimChalmers #NegativeGearing #CapitalGains #ShareBuybacks #politics #rba

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Police Shut Down Gaza Fundraiser | The West Report

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:30:54 +0000

Over the weekend, 200,000 people marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge in solidarity with Palestine. But in Newcastle, a peaceful charity gig raising money for food aid in Gaza was quietly shut down.

Make Some Noise – Stand for Palestine was meant to be a night of music, community, and solidarity. Instead, the venue pulled out the day before after police warned of “credible threats” online. No arrests. No charges. Just enough pressure to cancel a fundraiser for starving kids.

In this interview, we speak with one of the organisers to find out what really happened, why the event was cancelled, and what it says about protest, policing, and Palestine in Australia.

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"We are Sick and Tired" | Scam of the Week

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 21:00:58 +0000

This week’s Scam of the Week goes to Andrew Hastie, the man “sick and tired” of peace protesters but never sick and tired of defending war crimes.

From the Harbour Bridge to the halls of Parliament, Hastie and his political mates lined up to smear Australians calling for a ceasefire, parroting the talking points of a foreign lobby. While children in Gaza are maimed and starved, the Zionist Federation drags dissenters into court with their charity status and taxpayer subsidies.

We look at the Gold Coast junket designed to court local councils, the public money funding these lobby efforts, and the revolving door that lets disgraced consultancies like PwC waltz back into lucrative government contracts.

This is not just politics, it is a racket.

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Too Expensive to Insure, Too Poor to Rebuild | The West Report

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 07:10:06 +0000

Australians are being priced out of protection

While insurance companies rake in record profits, hundreds of thousands of households can no longer afford basic coverage, some quoted $30,000 a year just to insure their homes

In this investigation, we break down how privatisation gutted public insurance, how flood and fire survivors are left stranded, and why there’s been no serious inquiry into an industry set to collapse under the weight of climate disasters

We also reveal the billion dollar terrorism levy quietly sitting in the federal budget, untouched and unexplained

Watch the full breakdown and tell us, who really benefits when disaster strikes?

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Ignored and Undervalued: Why 50,000 Teachers Walked Out | The West Report

Wed, 06 Aug 2025 04:29:11 +0000

More than 50,000 teachers across Queensland have gone on strike the largest action of its kind in 16 years.

Mainstream media has framed it as a fight over pay. But the teachers we spoke to say it’s about something much deeper: violence in classrooms, crippling workloads, and a system that no longer values the people inside it.

In this episode of The West Report, we cut through the spin. We spoke with “John,” a current Queensland public school teacher and former Head of Positive Behaviour for Learning, who shares what’s really happening inside schools.

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Criminals launder through Aussie clubs | The West Report

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:51:40 +0000

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Are Australia’s clubs just suburban ca$inos? Are our pokies palaces just money-laundering operations with cheap beers?

This week, we investigate the $100 billion pokies industry propping up state budgets. AUSTRAC has launched a money-laundering probe into the Mounties, the biggest club in NSW, and whistleblower Troy Stolz tells us just how deep goes the rot.

Only 2.2% of pokies profits go back to the community, while criminals launder billions, mostly undetected, through suburban clubs.

State governments look the other way. Why? Because they’re hooked on the revenue.

🎰 Welcome to the real casino — it’s not on the Vegas Strip, it’s at your local RSL.

00:00 – Heres the Scoop
01:15 - Troy Stolz Whistleblower
02:52 – Busting the myth of Community clubs
04:12 – Pokie Profits investigation

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Build houses for US troops and NSW trying to make protesting illegal | Scam of the Week

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 22:24:55 +0000

This week’s Scam of the Week pulls no punches

While thousands marched across the Sydney Harbour Bridge for Gaza, NSW Premier Chris Minns tried to stop it, spending public money to silence peaceful protest.

Meanwhile, the Albanese government is proudly funding public housing, but not for Australians doing it tough. Nope, 700 houses US troops under the AUKUS deal.

Under 16 media ban spreads to Youtube, what next?

And over at the Commonwealth Bank, they’ve been caught ripping off Centrelink recipients, Australia’s poorest, then refusing to pay them back, even after the other banks did

Three scams. One week. All taxpayer funded

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The King's School, Gaza upswell, climate debacle | Media Blindspot

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:51:52 +0000

The Albanese government greenlights a gas project that runs 20 years past its own climate targets, while quietly dodging accountability for emissions that could land Australia in front of the International Court of Justice.

At The King’s School, Australia's oldest school, the headmaster strikes a student mid-class while desiring another long-term appointment.

And in Canberra, thousands rally for Gaza, demanding sanctions on Israel and an end to Australia’s complicity in war crimes but you wouldn’t know it if you watched the evening news.

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Scomo, standards and core values | Scam of the Week

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 20:52:21 +0000

Scott Morrison is back, how good is that? He’s not just a controversial former PM but a fully-fledged weapons lobbyist flogging war with China to a US congressional committee

Meanwhile Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi gets sanctioned for holding up a sign while the same Parliament turns a blind eye to genocide and rewards arms dealers with taxpayer cash

And how the Coalition’s core values

This week’s Scam of the Week is overflowing. Strap in

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00:00 Scomo’s War Lobby Pivot
01:55 American Beef and AUKUS
03:00 Faruqi Punished for Protest
04:30 Parliament’s Hypocrisy
06:45 Net Zero Backflip
08:20 $1.2B Super Scam

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Should the taxpayer pay for the cleanup? | The West Report

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:52:42 +0000

They made the mess, now we’re cleaning it up on the taxpayer dime. US oil and gas giant Chevron has inveigled both WA and Federal governments to pay more than half a billion dollars in clean up costs. That's after rorting the country on tax.

We break down Pete Milne’s explosive investigation from Boiling Cold, published on Michael West Media, exposing how Chevron gamed the system, bullied the ATO, and walked away with billions.

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The Plan to Take on Corporate Media | The West Report

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 02:11:42 +0000

We are now in our 10th year at Michael West Media. We don't put the hat around much but hope to engage Stephanie Tran and Josh Barnett (The West Report) full time. Then the call to arms. We need to grow to tackle a corporate media in decline. To get to millions in audience, not just the present 750k across all the platforms. The following story records our case for community funding and our plans for the future.

Deep gratitude for those who already support us on Patreon!

HERE IS THE PITCH: where we have been, where we plan to go. Business model etc.

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An Israel voice to Parliament? | Scam of the Week

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 22:22:50 +0000

Albo heads to China, gets blasted for no good reason. Angus Taylor wants to pack us off to a US war against China to save Taiwan and The Voice (that one for First Australians) might have failed but somehow Jillian Segal has established a Israel's Voice to Parliament without a referendum. somehow Voice to Parliament, pushing censorship under the guise of antisemitism.

Elsewhere, Nine, CBA's Mat Comyn and much more. Welcome to #auspol Scam of the Week.

00:00 — Albo’s China Win
02:45 — Angus Taylor Talks War
04:00 — Sky News & Barnaby Blow-Up
05:15 — Jill Segal’s Antisemitism Push
07:07 — Nine vs Israel Lobby in Court
08:50 — Beer Garden Journalism
09:35 — Bradfield Challenge & Wealth Tax Uproar
10:30 — Fake AS Plots & The Netanyahu Voice
13:10 — Jill Segal’s Report & IHRA Plan
15:00 — Albo’s No-Win Game
17:01 — SOTW Winner

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Alpha Male Ambassador for the USA |The West Report

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:13:18 +0000

Nick Adams: Australia’s most embarrassing expat. Is Sydney boy Nick - who Donald Trump has appointed US Ambassador to Malaysia - a fair dinkum Hooters 'alpha male' adored by hordes of women with a high IQ and the physique of a Greek god? Or a grifter?

👇 Watch the full breakdown and tell us what you reckon parody, delusion, or scam?

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The Heretic - Commbank boss Drops Bombshell | The West Report

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:01:37 +0000

Good one for younger Australians and workers here. Mat Comyn, the $10m-a-year CEO of Australia’s biggest bank Commbank, has just advocated for tax on wealth, not wages.

In a surprising submission to the Productivity Commission, Comyn got the business lobby squirming when he called for housing reform, energy security, and yes taxes on wealth not income. Housing is number one priority, he says.

Where is the debate? Why is the media ignoring one of the most powerful CEOs in the country eschewing neoliberal orthodoxy?

We break down what Comyn said, why it matters, and who doesn’t want you to know about it.

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Antisemitism Again! | The West Report

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 02:48:04 +0000

Antisemitism taskforces, inquiries, crackdowns, laws. When will this all end? Putting Melbourne's 'Night of Horror' in perspective. #Gaza #israel #palestine #auspol

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One Big Beautiful Bill | The West Report

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 22:37:08 +0000

Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" - the biggest transfer of wealth to billionaires and corporations in history. We check out implications for Australia vis-a-vis money in politics #democracy #auspol

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Google Black Hole | The West Report

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:06:20 +0000

Who is going to pay for Australia's future? With Jim Chalmers' tax summit looming, it's worth looking at the antics of the most profitable companies, like Google Australia, how much tax they don't pay and how they do it #auspol

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The Police State, Caravan Hoax Inquiry, Youtube ban | Scam of the Week

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 22:29:27 +0000

Police brutality, platform censorship and a Premier pushing laws based on a hoax, this week’s episode exposes the creeping authoritarianism in New South Wales. We cover the violent crackdown on peaceful protesters, the push to ban under-16s from YouTube, and the Minns government’s role in misleading the public over the Dural Caravan bomb hoax.

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Antoinette Lattouf v ABC | The West Report

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 04:55:48 +0000

How does the Israel lobby control the media? After more than 2 decades working in msm newsrooms we break it down. The carrot and the stick. We also Antoinette Lattouf's great win over the ABC #auspol

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World War III | The West Report

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:21:23 +0000

"The craven appeasement of Benjamin Netanyahu by Western media and political elites has brought the world to the brink of world war. We check out how the powers are lining up in the wake of warmongering Richard Marles pledging Australia's support for the US in a war against China #auspol

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Nein News | Scam of the Week

Sun, 15 Jun 2025 04:29:25 +0000

From Channel Nine News reporter shot in LA to more super tax hysteria, Australian super funds war profiteering and much more #auspol

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Whistleblower v corporate titan Lendlease | The West Report

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 01:37:51 +0000

In a rare win for whistleblowers, Tony Watson, the man who saved Australia $300m blowing the whistle on the gigantic Lendlease tax scam, has settled on the courtroom steps as Lendlease & PwC shut down their PR risk

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The fall of America and Zionism | The West Report

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 07:25:02 +0000

The fall of America and Israel and the decline of US tourism. While Donald Trump calls in the army to quell civilian riots, pushing America closer to dictatorship, Greta Thunberg's flotilla has been intercepted in international waters by Israeli forces on its way to Gaza. In this episode of The West Report, we examine the story behind the headlines, the decline in US power, both soft power and hard, under Trump, and the growing backlash against the Western establishment’s support for Israel’s military campaign.

We explore:
• The chilling footage and statement from the flotilla
• The LA riots and Trump’s militarised crackdown
• The collapse of America’s global standing
• How the tide is turning against Zionism, even among former allies

Featuring firsthand accounts, political analysis and media critique, this is not just about one boat, but about the collapse of credibility across governments, institutions and media.

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Crash out mania | Scam of the Week

Sun, 08 Jun 2025 02:31:04 +0000

the biggest crash outs of the year, Elon and Trump hissy fit, the super tax for the rich and Tassie goes for a vote of no confidence

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Musk Has the Epstein Files? What That Means for Australia | The West Report

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:07:28 +0000

Elon Musk has declared war on Donald Trump, claiming he handed him the election — and now he’s airing dirty laundry, including Epstein files, US government secrets, and threatening to bring the whole empire down with him.

Tesla shares are crashing, SpaceX contracts collapsing, and Australia is caught. Why? Because Musk was handed access to high level confidential US Government data as part of his DOGE mandate. AUKUS, Pine Gap, Five Eyes — our security information quite possibly all now in the hands of a rogue billionaire with a grudge.

Meanwhile, the US is backing genocide in Gaza, itching for a war with China, and cornering Australia into a defence tangle we can’t afford and can’t escape.

This is no longer about tech billionaires and Twitter tantrums. This is about whether Australia can afford to keep pretending we’re the junior partner of a dying empire.

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AI Music Is Stealing from Real Artists | The Soundcheck

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 07:59:24 +0000

Spotify is being flooded with AI-generated music, ghost artists, and fake tracks appearing on real musicians’ pages. What’s going on behind the algorithm? We investigate.

00:00 – AI Music Is Hijacking Spotify
01:18 – Real Artists, Fake Tracks: The Sweet Enoughs Case
04:06 – The Scam Economy of AI Slop
06:01 – Spotify’s Business Model: Exploit, Deny, Repeat
07:33 – Ghost Artists & Royalty-Free Fakery
09:00 - Spotify's History of this behaviour
11:56 - How to tell if it's AI Music
13:08 - Growth At All Costs
15:49 – How to Fix It (And Why Spotify Won’t)

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Cash, Nukes and Netanyahu: Meet the New Liberal Frontbench | Scam of the Week

Sat, 31 May 2025 23:54:57 +0000

The Liberal and National parties have kissed, made up, and unveiled a Shadow Cabinet so absurd you’d think it was satire. Michaelia Cash in Foreign Affairs? Tim Wilson in Industrial Relations? Angus Taylor with Defence? If you’re wondering whether Australia’s future is in safe hands, this probably won’t help.

Meanwhile, Labor’s quietly signing off on a $200 billion gas giveaway with no royalties and no climate sense, while the ABC deletes interviews that challenge the narrative on Gaza.

From fossil fuel farce to foreign policy freak shows, this week’s Scam of the Week is a full-blown political circus.

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00:00 Shadow Cabinet Circus Begins
01:17 Michaelia Cash, Foreign Affairs and Netanyahu
02:05 Nuclear Lobbyist Ted O’Brien Becomes Treasurer
03:01 Tim Wilson: From Government Gravy Train to IR
04:42 Jacinta Price, the Expense Queen of Defence
06:37 Labor’s $200 Billion Gas Giveaway to Woodside
08:12 ABC Censors Gaza Interview, Again
09:06 Darwin Port: From China to a US Hedge Fund

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ABC Censorship, Cover-Ups, Jailed Whistleblowers| Media Blindspot

Thu, 29 May 2025 07:46:18 +0000

This week on Media Blind Spot:
The ABC deletes an interview with a Palestinian advocate after backlash, ATO whistleblower Richard Boyle pleads guilty after legal protections collapse, and David McBride loses his appeal , jailed for exposing alleged war crimes while Ben Roberts-Smith and the army command walk free.

Three stories, one pattern: whistleblowers punished, critics silenced, and accountability avoided.

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00:00 – Introduction
01:30 – Story 1: ABC Deletes Gaza Advocate’s Interview
04:09– Story 2: Richard Boyle Pleads Guilty
05:40 – Story 3: David McBride Loses Appeal
08:28 - Help fund our journalism

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Qantas fibs, Super Hysteria & the no so natty Nats | Scam of the Week

Sat, 24 May 2025 21:35:18 +0000

In this episode of Scam of the Week, we dig into the big political divorce and a tax tweak dressed up as a class war. Qantas, superannuation 'scandal', the divorce of the Liberal and National Parties, Ben Roberts-Smith and much more #auspol

– The Nationals break up with the Liberals… then awkwardly backflip
– Qantas caught misleading a Federal Court, again
– Ben Roberts-Smith loses his appeal
– The government punishes whistleblowers but shields war criminals
– And Penny Wong gets ratio’d for selective outrage
– Plus: the arts sector censors itself over a tweet about Palestine

This isn’t politics, it’s farce. But it’s also your money, your democracy, and your future being played with.

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The custody battle that might bring the coalition back together | The West Report

Wed, 21 May 2025 23:10:21 +0000

Nationals leader David Littleproud has officially pulled the plug on the Coalition agreement with the Liberal Party. But behind the headlines is a legal and political mess that no one wants to touch.

Who actually owns the LNP? Can the Nationals even split without breaching their own constitution? And how did nuclear energy, supermarket reform, and dodgy phone towers become the final straw?

We dig through the constitutions, the contradictions, and the chaos to unpack what this split really means and why it might be more symbolic than strategic.

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00:00: Coalition Breaks Up Again
03:55: What the LNP Constitution Actually Says
06:03: Who Owns the Party? Liberal or National?
09:05: The Fight Over Branding, Assets and Control

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Quantum Collapse, Private Hospital fails, and Trump’s Film Tariff | The Media Blindspot

Sat, 17 May 2025 00:29:25 +0000

While the mainstream media obsesses over mushroom meals and political reshuffles, the real stories get buried.

This week on The West Report, we uncover:
• A $940 million taxpayer-funded quantum tech deal that’s falling apart before it begins
• How Northern Beaches Hospital put profits before patients
• And why Donald Trump’s new tariff threats could gut Australia’s film industry exposing our reliance on Hollywood

These stories are about more than headlines. They’re about corporate capture, media failure, and Australia’s vanishing cultural sovereignty.

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00:00 – Intro: What the media missed this week
00:44 – Quantum Tech Gamble Turns to Roadkill
02:25 – Profits Over Patients at Northern Beaches Hospital
04:22 – Trump’s Film Tariffs and Australia’s Creative Crisis

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How Privatisation ruins HealthCare | The West Report

Tue, 13 May 2025 23:37:51 +0000

A public hospital sold off to a private operator, controlled in the Cayman Islands, and now, after years of cost-cutting, legal threats, and a damning Auditor General’s report, the NSW public is likely to get it back. #auspol

This is the story of Northern Beaches Hospital, a flagship for the “public, private partnership” model that promised efficiency and delivered conflicts and controversy. This is a morality tale for privatisation of essential monopoly assets.

Welcome to healthcare, Cayman Islands style.

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0:00 – Intro: The Hospital That Failed
1:30 – How It Got to Cayman
3:00 – Emergency Data Spike
4:30 – Profits vs Care
6:00 – What the Report Found
7:30 – Staff Cuts & Chaos
9:00 – The $1 Lease Rort
10:30 – Conflict of Interest
12:00 – Impact on Patients
13:30 – Wrap-Up & What’s Next

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Libs, Nats, Greens: The Leadership Race Begins

Tue, 13 May 2025 09:25:10 +0000

Join us for a special live crossover of Punters Politics x The West Report, streaming Tuesday 6pm AEST.

We’re unpacking the election fallout and asking: who’s up next to lead the Libs, Nats and Greens?

Featuring:
Michael West – award-winning investigative journalist and founder of Michael West Media
Steph Preston – ex-Nationals staffer, Canberra insider, and West Report contributor
Ross Cameron – former Liberal MP and outspoken political commentator
Konrad – creator of Punters Politics, bringing sharp satire and political insight
Josh – producer at Michael West Media and occasional West Report host

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00:00 – Intro and Panel Welcome
03:37 – Stream starts, Sussan Ley Takes Over
10:45 – Nuclear, Teals, and Lib Confusion
16:35 – Littleproud Holds On
21:05 – Greens Without Bandt
28:30 – Patreon Q: Will Ley Outlast Lettuce?
33:00 – Who Really Leads the Parties?
38:20 – Voting System and Reforms
47:05 – Patreon Q: Are Greens Obstructionist?
54:10 – Media Coverage Breakdown
1:02:00 – Did Labor Win or Libs Just Lose?
1:08:15 – Next Greens Leader?
1:13:50 – Wrap-Up and Final Thoughts

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The Great Election Wash-Up | Scam of the Week

Sat, 10 May 2025 00:08:12 +0000

Welcome to our post-election Scam of the Week the week of gloating, groaning, and clutching of pearls.

Albo wins big, Libs implode, and somehow Tim Wilson is back. The Greens lose, Julian Hill declares compassion “extremist”, and EY thinks renters should skip the goat’s cheese and just pay more tax.

We break down the spin, the maths, the Murdoch meltdowns and why foreign billionaires are still the biggest winners.

This is your election wash-up.

0:00 – Intro, Gloating and Groaning
0:52 – Liberal Leadership Chaos Begins
1:45 – Tim Wilson Rises, Zoe Daniel Falls
2:35 – Albo’s Victory, Golf Club Millions
3:40 – Dutton’s Soft Side and Concession Spin
4:41 – Sky News Meltdown and Trump Echoes
5:39 – What Did Voters Actually Vote For?
6:36 – Gina Rinehart: Blame the Voters
7:33 – Gaza, Greens and “Weaponised Compassion”
8:41 – Greens Wipeout? Let’s Do the Maths
9:54 – Senate Power and the Illusion of Reform
11:00 – Foreign Interference and Fossil Influence
12:06 – Advance Australia and the Bogus Bogan Campaign
13:11 – EY vs Renters and Goat Cheese
14:12 – Scam of the Week Winner
15:25 – Conclusion: Same Circus, New Clowns

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How we survived getting sued | The West Report

Tue, 06 May 2025 06:51:05 +0000

The Federal Court defamation case against Michael West Media has been dropped, but unfortunately so has the regulator's investigation into the lawyers' conduct.

Story here: https://michaelwest.com.au/an-ambulance-chasers-tale-defamation-case-against-michael-west-media-dropped/

This ordeal has taken five months, $40,000, and countless hours, all for a case that should never have proceeded. But we stood our ground, not just for ourselves, but for every independent publisher, citizen journalist, and social media poster who’s ever faced legal bullying

To those who donated via Chuffed, backed us on Stripe or Patreon, or simply watched, shared, and stood with us, thank you. We are humbled and immensely grateful. Your support meant we could call their bluff, get to court faster, and bring this to light

This isn’t just our fight. Australia’s defamation laws remain a weapon of choice for those in power, and the legal regulators, it seems, are asleep at the wheel

While legacy media is propped up with government cash and indemnified lawyers, independent media like ours is left to fend for itself. Yet it’s also because of this community, you, that we’re still here

You helped keep the lights on, the servers running, and the journalism flowing

The full recap is available on our website.

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Who’s Paying to Undermine Australian Democracy? Scam of the Week

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 23:58:02 +0000

Foreign fossil fuel and Israel lobbyists are flooding the 2025 election campaign with cash and smear ads against the Greens, Teals and Labor. #auspol

We investigate the shadowy players behind Advance Australia, Better Australia, and the so-called Minority Impact Coalition, revealing how these 'astroturfers' are sowing fear and lies, deploying dark money to rig the conversation.

🔍 Who funds them? Why now? And why is the AEC doing nothing?

This is the dirty truth about our election and the media won’t tell it.

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Australia’s Future: Cars, Climate and Conflict | ft John Cadogan & Carrick Ryan | West Report Live

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:18:10 +0000

This week, we are breaking down what the media isn’t telling you about the real election issues:
• How Chinese car brands are quietly taking over Australia’s market
• Why Australia’s war spending is skyrocketing under AUKUS
• The true cost of ignoring the climate crisis

Guests:
• Michael West – Investigative journalist and founder of Michael West Media
• John Cadogan – Automotive analyst and creator of AutoExpert
• Carrick Ryan – Former AFP officer and national security commentator
• Hosted by Stephanie Preston

We’ll also take your questions live — from the rise of BYD and Tesla imports, to Australia’s defence recruitment crisis, to the myths about voting for minor parties.

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#WestReportLive #AusPol #ClimateCrisis #AUKUS #AutoExpert #IndependentMedia

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Streaming Sellouts, Whistleblower Betrayal, War Profits | Media Blind Spot

Tue, 29 Apr 2025 05:31:39 +0000

This week on Media Blind Spot, we cover three major stories the mainstream media would rather you ignore:

– How the Albanese government quietly caved to global streaming giants, delaying promised local content quotas.
– Whistleblower Tony Watson’s David vs Goliath fight against Lendlease and PwC after exposing a $300 million tax scam.
– Australia’s controversial role in supplying steel for Israeli military vehicles, despite international law violations.

Every story we cover comes from original investigations by our on-the-ground team at Michael West Media.

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#auspol #australianews #whistleblower #israel #streaming #MediaBlindSpot

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How Preferential Voting Works ft Auspol Explained | The West Report

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 00:16:21 +0000

Ever stared at a ballot paper and thought, how the hell does this work?
You’re not alone.

In this episode of The West Report Live, we’re joined by David Cox from Auspol Explained to break down how Australia’s preferential voting system really works, why how-to-vote cards aren’t as powerful as you think, and how a candidate with fewer first votes can still win an election.

We also dive into some real-world examples including Clive Palmer’s bizarre 2013 win and what it means for your vote in 2025.

🔹 Hosted by Steph Preston
🔹 Featuring Michael West, Leo Puglisi (@6NewsAU and David Cox (@AuspolExplained )

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Dutton's' Big Nuclear Fudge Exposed | The West Report

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 02:45:18 +0000

Peter Dutton’s Nuclear Policy just vaporised like the steam off a reactor. Coalition says it will cost $331B, Labor reckons $600B, top energy analyst Tim Buckley estimates at least $4.3 TRILLION! What's the scam?

Story: https://michaelwest.com.au/new-report-peter-duttons-nuclear-power-plan-to-cost-4-3-trillion/

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How voting works ft Auspol Explained & Leo Puglisi | West Report Live 6pm

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:28:28 +0000

LIVE: How Australian Voting Really Works | The West Report
🗓 Wednesday, 23rd April 2025
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM (AEST)
🎥 Streaming live on The West Report YouTube Channel

Join host Stephanie Preston alongside special guests:
• Michael West – Investigative Journalist
• Leo Puglisi – Founder of 6 News Australia @6NewsAU
• David Cox – Creator of AusPol Explained @AuspolExplained

This episode breaks down Australia’s complex voting system, exposing the power of preference deals, political advertising, and misinformation campaigns targeting young voters.

We cover:
✅ Astroturfing and the dark money behind preference machines
✅ How preferential voting actually works
✅ What the parties are (and aren’t) doing to win young voters
✅ Live Q&A with our audience and Patreon members

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The housing Crisis ft Purple Pingers, Michael Pascoe and Bonnie Harvey The West Report Live

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:39:02 +0000

join us from 6-7pm Wednesday nights where we go through the biggest news Stories of the week

@purplepingers
Welcome to the very first episode of Michael West Live, your new weekly stream for unfiltered news, sharp commentary, and independent journalism that cuts through the spin.

In this episode, Josh and Michael dive into the biggest headlines of the week, unpack the latest in housing policy, and take a look at how the media is framing the national conversation.

Guests this week:
Jordan van den Berg (aka Purplepingers), founder of ShitRentals.com, joins us to talk about rental reform and the push for better tenant protections
Bonnie Harvey, Greens councillor for Warringah, shares her take on local government, climate action, and what it’s like running for re-election in a media landscape stacked against minor parties

Plus, we’ll answer audience questions, break down biased headlines in real time, and talk about what’s really going on behind the news.

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The Real Reason You Can’t Afford a Home | The West Report

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 00:54:36 +0000

The housing crisis isn’t a bug, it’s a feature.

Australia’s housing market has been hijacked — turned into a slow-motion wealth transfer that punishes renters and first home buyers while rewarding investors, landlords, and the politicians who protect them. In this West Report, Josh breaks down how decades of tax policy, political cowardice, and media spin turned homes into tax shelters, not shelter.

We look at the real causes of the crisis — negative gearing, capital gains discounts, supply failure, and land hoarding — and ask why neither major party will touch them. Spoiler: they’re all in on it.

From “housing Hunger Games” to face-eating leopards running the economy, this isn’t just unaffordable — it’s unsustainable.

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Chapters
00:00 – The Australian Dream (Is Dead)
02:00 – How the System Was Rigged
05:00 – Investors Win, Everyone Else Loses
08:00 – The Political Class Owns the Crisis
12:00 – Immigration Scapegoats
17:00 – A Generation Locked Out
21:00 – What Needs to Change

#HousingCrisis #TheWestReport #AustralianPolitics #CostOfLiving #NegativeGearing #FaceEatingLeopards

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How a fake expert crashed the World | The West Report

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:21:48 +0000

Donald Trump’s latest - a 104% tariff on China - raises the stakes. But China has the nuclear option, the US debt. But who advised him? #auspol #bonds #tariffs

[Events moved quickly since this story was published. Trump backflipped on global tariffs, the bond market forced his hand, saying reciprocal tariffs would be paused for 90 days – as an insider trading scandal erupted over buyers ‘front-running’ the news. Besides global market uncertainty, heavy tariffs on Australia’s biggest customer China remain.]

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The Truth About the Energy Market | The West Report

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 22:54:08 +0000

The bizarre truth about Australia's energy market. We unpack all the scams, how it is rigged against consumers, who is making the money, why power bills are so high. #auspol

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#EnergyScam #GasCartel #TheWestReport #MichaelWest #AustralianPolitics #PowerBills #GoldPlating #Privatization #WhoProfits

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Politics now Delulu | Scam of the Week

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 21:32:17 +0000

🚨 SCAM OF THE WEEK: WAR CRIMES, DEAD FISH & FAKE TAX CUTS 🐟💸

Buckle up besties, the Aussie political circus is in full swing and this week’s scams are so cooked we’re serving them with a side of dead salmon 🐠

👉 Senator Michaelia Cash says Netanyahu is welcome Down Under? Girl, be serious.
👉 Albo’s handing out $5 tax cuts like it’s 2004 pocket money — meanwhile Gina Rinehart’s getting energy rebates. Equality, babes.
👉 Peter Dutton’s doing a gas reservation U-turn — slay? Or suss?
👉 Influencers got invited to the budget lock-up but journos didn’t. Priorities.
👉 Teal drama! Monique Ryan’s husband nabbed a Liberal poster and somehow made front-page news.
👉 And yes, the Human Rights Commission is busy… stonewalling actual rights issues while the Israel lobby clogs their inbox.

All this and more on Scam of the Week, your weekly dose of political gaslighting, corporate welfare, and general late-stage capitalism chaos.

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Cock-up or Cover-up? | The West Report

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 22:49:35 +0000

Senator David Shoebridge in full-flight tackling evasive bureaucrats in Parliament. Politicians at their finest, holding government to account #auspol #dps #law

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How the Big End of Town Broke the Law and Got Away With It | The West Report

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 02:45:09 +0000

Imagine saving the country $300 million, blowing the whistle on Australia's biggest tax scam ... then losing your home to lawyers. This is the story of Tony Watson, former Lendlease tax adviser #PwC, #KPMG, #Freehills #auspol #Mallesons

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• Lendlease Double Dipping and Dutch Tripping
• Lendlease ASX Tax and Profits Hijinx Unveiled

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Why are Festivals Being Cancelled? | The Soundcheck

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 05:09:13 +0000

Why are Aussie music festivals vanishing? Another one, Good Life, bit the dust today

From Splendour to Groovin the Moo, iconic festivals are collapsing under the weight of insurance hikes, dodgy policing fees, and a rigged ticketing system dominated by corporate giants. In this episode of The West Report, we follow the money, expose the monopoly, and ask the big question — is this the end of live music as we know it? Or is there a new model emerging to show the way forward

#festival #splendor #australianmusic #music

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Too many Scams, Lost Count | Scam of the Week

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 00:36:31 +0000

Welcome to another episode of Scam of the Week

Peter Dutton launches a referendum idea to deport people as well antisemitism tests for new citizens. Do you support Zimbabwe, sorry Israel, as well as Australia? #auspol #ACCC #groceries #antisemitism #aukus

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Big Pharma vs Australia | The West Report

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 03:35:25 +0000

If Donald Trump and Big Pharma in the US comes for Australia's PBS, our major parties are likely to cut their 'sucking up to Donald' routine. Higher prices for medicine cost votes ... and lives #auspol

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Should Australia Kiss the Donald Ring? | Scam of the Week

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 23:47:44 +0000

Awkwardus AUKUS, to suck up to Donald or not to suck up, that is the question. While AUKUS dwarfed all scams, Sarah Henderson's battle against Wokeness and the government hiding from Rex where the nuclear waste is to be buried did rate a guernsey #auspol

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Festivals are Shutting Down - The West Report

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 06:58:51 +0000

Song Starts 00:34

Live music investigation curtain-raiser. In true musical kid fashion, we’re experimenting: blending in a few musical numbers to keep the energy high. Here’s a sneak peek at one of those tracks. I recorded all the instruments myself and brought in a friend to help nail those high notes. Finally putting those two music degrees to work!

It’s got that old-school punk rock vibe and, while it’s a bit left-of-field for The West Report, we think it’ll give our storytelling a fresh twist. Stay tuned for the full drop soon.

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The Fake Terror Plot That Fooled Australia | The West Report

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 05:48:05 +0000

They called it the biggest terror plot in Australian history – a caravan packed with explosives, a synagogue on the hit list. But there was just one problem, it wasn’t true but it still changed the laws. #auspol

In this video, we break down how a media-fueled hoax which set off mass hysteria, led to rushed Hate Speech laws in yet another attack on freedom of speech.

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The Price is Wrong, Disappearing Dutton and a perfect media storm | Scam of the Week

Sat, 08 Mar 2025 20:47:34 +0000

The sky is falling! The media turned Cyclone Alfred into a blockbuster event, Peter Dutton skips town, Scomo returns, and Jacinta Price and Julie Bishop battle it out for title of Big Spender (of other people's money) Welcome to Scam of the Week

🔴 Watch now as we break down the hypocrisy, media frenzy, and political dodging of the week.

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The Hidden Genre Saving the Music Industry | The Sound Check

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:25:32 +0000

Australia has never had a talent problem when it comes to heavy music. The problem has always been distribution.

For decades, metal and hardcore bands have been grinding it out in back rooms and warehouse gigs, building global followings without mainstream support. But Parkway Drive’s sold-out Opera House shows prove that heavy music isn’t just surviving—it’s thriving.

So why does it take an international breakthrough before Australia starts paying attention to its own talent? While Parkway Drive, Polaris, Northlane, and countless others dominate overseas, mainstream recognition at home has always lagged behind.

And when it comes to ticketing, it’s a similar story—while Ticketmaster’s dynamic pricing exploits demand, Parkway Drive proves there’s a better way: invest in the show, not in corporate profits.

It’s time we stop pretending Australia’s music scene lacks talent. The real issue is how the industry chooses to support and distribute that talent.

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#ParkwayDrive #AustralianMusic #HeavyMetal #TheSoundCheck #MichaelWestMedia

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Bank backs war crimes | The West Report

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 03:04:46 +0000

Big banks love to talk about ethics, ESG, and human rights - until you follow the money. ANZ Bank is a signatory to multiple human rights agreements, yet it’ s backing the Israel war lobby #auspol

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Forget AUKUS, Trump did | Scam of the Week

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 20:13:42 +0000

Donald Trump was asked about AUKUS and replied… “What does that mean?” Meanwhile, Australia is spending $368 billion on submarines we won’t see for decades.

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#AUKUS #Trump #China #PeterDutton #Qantas #HousingCrisis #Whistleblowers #ScamoftheWeek

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Peter Dutton Share Market Hero | The West Report

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:32:27 +0000

Peter Dutton, the Wolf of Bridge Street, has executed a brilliant trade buying up bank shares at their nadir, just before a big government bank package #auspol
#election2025

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DPS Faces Tough Questions Over Secret Legal Settlement | The West Report

Tue, 25 Feb 2025 08:35:14 +0000

In this explosive Senate Estimates session, Senator David Shoebridge takes government officials to task over a mysterious legal settlement involving journalist Marcus Reubenstein and a DPS employee Dr Geoff Wade.

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Clive Palmer’s Trumpet of Patriots Party | The West Report

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 07:04:59 +0000

Clive Palmer is baaack - with his new party, the “Trumpet of Patriots,” claiming to fight for everyday Australians. Josh Barnett dissects the rhetoric and the political reality as Clive bids to coalesce the hard right minor parties #auspol

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The Price of Truth | The West Report

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:07:22 +0000

They say we have free speech in Australia, but if you have enough money, you can sue journalists into silence #defamation #law #lawyer

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LibLab skewer independents | Scam of the Week

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 20:26:33 +0000

Labor and Liberal team up to rig the system against independents. Golf days ruled out then in for Coalition lunch subsidies, and nuclear pipe dreams #auspol #scamoftheweek

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News Corp Antisemitism Stunt | The West Report

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 06:23:55 +0000

Murdoch's Daily Telegraph teams up with Israel provocateur to manufacture antisemitic incident. It backfires badly #auspol

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Housing is Cooked: How they sold out Australia | The West Report

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 03:57:44 +0000

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.

#HousingCrisis #AusPol #RealEstate #BlackRock #Labor #Liberal #MichaelWest

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Trump's Trade War | The West Report

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 04:28:00 +0000

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?

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Life on Mars | Scam of the Week

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 20:00:19 +0000

Sussan Ley, Mars and Australia Day, Angus on Jim's plot to destroy Australia, David Littleproud's nuclear, Peter Dutton says, Nvidia scam smashes ASX, China #auspol

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Major labels dominance over Australian music industry | The West Report

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:05:41 +0000

Is Aussie music being pushed out of its own industry? Triple J’s 2024 Hottest 100 had just 29% local acts—the lowest since 1996. The ARIA charts? Not one Australian song from 2024 made the Top 100.

Major labels, streaming algorithms, and foreign-owned radio stations are drowning out homegrown talent. Canada has a 35% local music quota, but Aussie commercial radio? Virtually Zero for new Australian music

We break down why this is happening and how to fix it.

🇦🇺 Support Aussie music. Stream local. Buy a ticket. Share this. 🇦🇺

#AustralianMusic #TripleJ #supportlocalmusic

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Invasion Day | Scam of the Week

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 20:28:49 +0000

We commemorate Invasion Day with odes to Warren Mundine, Gina Rinehart, Peter Dutton and his lunch policy, the Qantas bait and switch and Rex corporate welfare #auspol

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Billionaires crying poor, government handouts galore, and scams aplenty. In this special Scam of the Week for Invasion Day, we dissect Gina Rinehart’s move to the US to escape Australia’s “oppressive” conditions, expose Foxtel’s tax dodging, and unpack Warren Mundine’s genius anti-anti-Australia Day tax.

00:00: Introduction
00:14: Gina Rinehart’s “Economic Refugee” Status
00:39: Public Subsidies and Iron Ore Royalties
02:18: Foxtel Tax Avoidance and Media Bias
02:56: Warren Mundine’s Anti-Australia Tax Proposal
03:52: News Corp’s UK Criminal Enterprise Case Ignored in Australia
04:24: Government Handouts to Rex Airlines
05:01: Qantas’ Frequent Flyer Scheme Adjustments
06:00: Keith Pitt’s Resignation and Climate Politics
06:37: Anti-Semitism and the Real Perpetrators
07:18: Peter Dutton’s Free Lunch Policy and Scams
09:02: DEI and the Corporate Governance Debate
09:39: SOTW Winner

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Israel's Other War : Foreign Influence and Hasbara | The West Report

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 07:21:00 +0000

Australia's antisemitism crisis, 'hasbara', and the Israel propaganda machine. We investigate the toxic influence of of the war lobby in Australian politics, foreign influence.

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BHP’s Wage Theft Exposed: The $2.5 Billion Coverup | The West Report

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 03:09:09 +0000

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

Full Story Here: https://michaelwest.com.au/bhp-buries-wage-theft-as-fair-work-commission-showdown-kicks-off/

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America what!? | Scam of the Week

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 22:38:52 +0000

We dive into the Aussie reac to Donald Trump’s moves on Canada, Greenland & Panama. Also, Santos oil spill, Mark Dreyfus, inflation #auspol #election2025

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Gina Rinehart, Clive Palmer, and Pauline Hanson: A Billionaire Power Play | The West Report

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 06:42:26 +0000

Pauline Hanson dining with Gina Rinehart in Thailand says it all. Her One Nation Party is cozying up to billionaires like Rinehart and Clive Palmer, pushing anti-green policies that benefit the elite while working-class Australians foot the bill. What does this mean for the 2025 election?

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Battle lines are Drawn | The West Report

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 20:08:52 +0000

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.

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The Luigi Mangione Effect VS Israel | The West Report

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 21:42:10 +0000

Exposing the risks of Australia's big business elite to war crimes via Israel weapons lobby #aicc - and the 'Luigi Mangione effect' - a new era for capitalism

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Australia’s Extradition Shame | The West Report

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 06:26:51 +0000

Further to Australia's role as Washington bootlicker - the nod to pilot Dan Duggan's extradition to the US on espionage charges - despite him breaking *no* Australian laws, after almost 2 years supermax without charge

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Billionaire childcare, bank notes scam, super and Warren | Scam of the Week

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 05:32:59 +0000

Ferrari man Warren Mundine runs again, billionaire childcare, MYEFO, Brookfield hospitals scam, antisemitic bank notes and political stunts. We unpack the #auspol scams of the week

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The Big Sneaky Australian | The West Report

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 07:30:06 +0000

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? #energy #auspol

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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.

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Breaking: Government Whistleblower Pleads Guilty | The West Report

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 02:39:35 +0000

Tax Office whistleblower Richard Boyle faces 50 years in jail for exposing malpractice. Meanwhile, billionaire mining boss Chris Ellison dodged tax, confessed, cut a deal.

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Nuclear Neverland: The Lost Boys of Costings | The West Report

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 06:38:35 +0000

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?

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Antisemitism in Australia - The West Report

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 20:35:31 +0000

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.

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What happens if we run out of fuel? | The West Report

Fri, 06 Dec 2024 05:51:09 +0000

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 #auspol

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Australia has just 24–26 days of liquid fuel supply, which means supermarkets out of food in a week, pharmacies out of medicine.

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IDF Recruits in Australia: the Untold Story | The West Report

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 05:31:37 +0000

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.

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What just happened? | The West Report

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 03:59:18 +0000

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?

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What is a Guillotine Motion? https://michaelwest.com.au/to-guillotine-or-not-to-guillotine-labors-tactical-nightmare-in-last-parliament-week/

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Coal Hard Cash: How Fossil Fuel Giants Rort Australia more than protestors | The West Report

Wed, 27 Nov 2024 06:30:00 +0000

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?

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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).

Why are we subsidising foreign corporations to the tune of billions while they continue to drive up emissions and laugh all the way to the bank? From fossil fuel handouts to failed carbon capture projects, we’re digging into the numbers, exposing the spin, and asking why Australians are paying for this rort.

🔗 Sources & further reading:
• Fossil Fuel Subsidies Report: https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/fossil-fuel-subsidies-in-australia-2024/
• Safeguard Mechanism Data: https://cer.gov.au/markets/reports-and-data/safeguard-facility-reported-emissions-data#safeguard-facilities-data-2022%E2%80%9323
• Gorgon CCS Failure: https://ieefa.org/articles/if-chevron-exxon-and-shell-cant-get-gorgons-carbon-capture-and-storage-work-who-can

💬 What do you think—should the government cut fossil fuel subsidies? Let us know in the comments!

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Labor’s $39M Political Loophole | The West Report

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 01:32:36 +0000

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.

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The UniParty Reform | The West Report

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 07:17:17 +0000

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 #auspol

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What a social media ban actually means | The West Report

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:48:53 +0000

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

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What from Trump? | The West Report

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 04:23:50 +0000

Notwithstanding the epic pearl-clutching at Donald Trump's victory, there is only one thing which is predictable #auspol

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Pascoe on Australia and Trump https://michaelwest.com.au/tapping-into-the-trump-self-destructive-american-poison/

Reubenstein on Trump and business

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What the US election means for Australia | The West Report

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 04:21:15 +0000

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

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Biggest Tax Dodgers | Scam of the Week

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 21:35:57 +0000

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

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The Biggest story that never was | The West Report

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 04:42:21 +0000

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?

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The Order of Kevin - Scam of the Week

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 21:14:35 +0000

Lydia Thorpe and the 'Hairs not Heirs' scam, high honours from Kevin Rudd, Queensland, CHOGM and the super subsidies gravy train. Who will win the coveted Scam of the Week?

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What BRICS? | The West Report

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 02:48:16 +0000

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. #g7 #aukus #chogm

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The Airbnb Rort | The West Report

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:00:06 +0000

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? #housing #affordability #airbnb

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Not the House! | Scam of the Week

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 23:30:22 +0000

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

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Duttons TikTok | The West Report

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 06:59:29 +0000

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

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Albo's House | The West Report

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 03:27:01 +0000

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

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Nothing to see here| Scam of the Week

Sat, 12 Oct 2024 19:25:18 +0000

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

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White Collar Crims Paradise | The West Report

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 01:37:08 +0000

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.

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Who is behind Australia's biggest ticketing company? | The West Report

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 20:00:17 +0000

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

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Tony Time | Scam of the Week

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 22:09:34 +0000

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?

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Green Day ticket heist? | The West Report

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 21:57:16 +0000

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 set #greenday #oasis #livenation #ticketmaster

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Bust 'em Up | The West Report

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 06:02:45 +0000

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. #coles #woolies #ACCC

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Australia Abstains | Scam of the Week

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 21:30:49 +0000

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 #auspol

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Labor v Big Biz | The West Report

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 22:55:59 +0000

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

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Housing? Pfff, check the Super | The West Report

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 22:40:03 +0000

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!

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Citations:

1. Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report on welfare expenditure:
- https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/australias-welfare/welfare-expenditure

2. MacroBusiness article on housing supply:
- https://www.macrobusiness.com.au/2023/09/why-more-supply-will-never-fix-the-housing-market/

3. Chart on housing:
- https://x.com/GrogsGamut/status/1835097129364439247

4. Michael West article on SMSF and federal budget tax measures:
- https://www.michaelwest.com.au/great-smsf-federal-budget-tax-measures/

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Trumps character as spoken by his Biographer | The West Report

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:10:07 +0000

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Superior Managers, really? | The West Report

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:54:09 +0000

Which party does best on the economy, Labor or Liberal? We check our Treasurer Measurer #gdp #inflation #australia #economy

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Blue Collar v White Collar | The West Report

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 21:00:12 +0000

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.

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Australia’s Privacy Regulator Folds on AI | The West Report

Mon, 02 Sep 2024 07:22:44 +0000

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.

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Scomo's back! | Scam of the Week

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 20:57:42 +0000

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

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Hidden T Insurance? | The West Report

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 06:26:15 +0000

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!

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Dutton has A Policy | The West Report

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 02:59:01 +0000

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?

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Another Whistleblower prosecuted | The West Report

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 03:09:46 +0000

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.

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Slow death of Music Festivals | The West Report

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 02:42:16 +0000

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

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Albo's Trojan Horse | The West Report

Tue, 13 Aug 2024 08:05:39 +0000

Peter Stuyvesant bought New York for a few beads. The Trojans caved to Greece for a wooden horse but Scomo and Albo said "Hold our beer" #aukus 2.0 #Raygun

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Gladys, Dutton, Rex | Scam of the Week

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 21:04:42 +0000

Peter Dutton, Rex Airlines, the Minister for SportsBet , Gladys Berejiklian and good old PwC vye for Australia's most prestigious award, the hallowed Scam of the Week!

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Rex hits the wall | The West Report

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 04:44:17 +0000

Rex Airlines bites the dust as Qantas and Virgin lick their lips. We debunk the privatisation myth. If we are going to splash cash on this, take a stake!

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Rupert scams his kids | Scam of the Week

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 21:00:01 +0000

Surely Rupert Murdoch isn't scamming his own children! And ex-wives! Also in Scam of the Week, tax dodgery, Bridget McKenzie, the 'baby recession', Nine, nuclear, Paris Olympics, PwC, Barbara Pocock, Andrew Leigh,, and Madeleine King's fossil spree #auspol

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Cockroaches and tax lawyers| The West Report

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 04:32:46 +0000

"Whining little crybabies". That's the big business lobby when it comes to tax reform. We check out the latest Senate shenanigans. Oh the tears, the tears .. but the Leigh laws look like they just *might* come in next month

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Ban political donations | The West Report

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 06:18:04 +0000

Restore credibility to government and junk the legalised corruption - the reason for political payments (donations) no longer exists.

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Murder or "Incident" | The West Report

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:20:34 +0000

The IDF killling of Zomi Frankcom and 6 World Kitchen Central aid workers is about to get a whitewash by the media and the Australian government's "Binskin Inquiry" report #gaza #israel #palestine

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Union + Big Coal team up to dud workers | The West Report

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:59:10 +0000

Kickbacks and bikies? How about a $2.5B wage heist - coalminers dudded by a corporate alliance of unions, coal corporations, labour hire mobs, insurers and, yes, government entities. The cover-up is on!

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Super Profit Margins! | The West Report

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 23:29:31 +0000

Westy talks about why Australia is so expensive. Will they bust up #Coles and #woolworths? Should they? We take a look at the politics of #supermarkets inquiries. #accc

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Labor finally bans live Exports | The West Reports

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:55:51 +0000

The Australian government has banned live sheep exports, sparking outrage in the farming sector. This decision, hailed by animal rights activists, aims to end the horrific conditions sheep endure during transport. However, it leaves farmers facing economic uncertainty. The government's challenge is to balance animal welfare with robust support for rural communities. Will they succeed?

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The Tucker Fallacy | The West Report

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 01:13:09 +0000

A government of 'criminals', a 'tyranny' robbing Australians via renewable energy, says right wing evangelist Tucker Carlson, who was out here spruiking coal and half truths for mining billionaire Clive Palmer. Hey look in your own backyard pal! #immigration #housing #coal

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Will they bust up ASIC? | The West Report

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 05:46:04 +0000

Westy talks about calls to bust up the corporate watchdog and the govt's golden goose ASIC following a damning Senate inquiry calling for its abolition. And the politics with #Labor #Liberal #Greens #independents

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Veterans Affairs, Dan Andrews and yoga | The West Report

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 05:51:32 +0000

Official investigates complaint about herself, finds nothing. Dept of Vet Affairs recommends yoga as a good fix, gives PwC $73m to avoid a Royal Commission. Vets recommend NACC. Dan Andrews says DVA like a bad insurance experience.

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No show on Dark Money | The West Report

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 21:03:33 +0000

Foreign money fies up property prices. Why then is the government hiding its dealings on money laundering reform with the property, lawyers and accountancy lobbyists?

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Punked by Japan? | The West Report

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:48:16 +0000

Hold our beer Dutton! Keep 'em distracted with that nuclear waffle while Japan gets our gas for free and sells it for a profit bc we are stupid

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Dutton Nuclear is just a scam | Scam of the Week

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 21:00:07 +0000

Peter Dutton's nuclear 'policy' is just a media scam by an American billionaire to make him look decisive. What is Rupert's quid pro quo?

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TANYA Approving
https://michaelwest.com.au/bring-our-yer-dead-amid-nuke-hype-tanya-plibersek-approves-gina-rineharts-gas-pipeline/

Richard Boyle
https://michaelwest.com.au/richard-boyle-appeal-fails-blow-for-whistlebower-protection/

Dutton Nuclear Plan
https://michaelwest.com.au/dutton-promises-back-to-basics-economic-election-plan/

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Richard Boyle hopes dashed | The West Report

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:09:46 +0000

Do the right thing? We'll lock you up. Whistleblower Richard Boyle faces jail as a court threw out his defence under Australia's broken whistleblower laws.

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Oh no! lawyers hit by AI? | The West Report

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:50:06 +0000

Join Westy as we explore how AI will revolutionise the legal industry. Every case for 800 years at the tap of a keystroke. Watch out you ambulance chasers!

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PWC - a slap on the Wrist | The West Report

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:00:14 +0000

Zero consequences for PwC treason. Westy breaks down the Final Report into Australia's biggest consultancy scam. Where to from here?

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Scotty from war profiteering | The West Report

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 05:06:04 +0000

Westy checks out Scott Morrison's lobbying connections with fellow evangelical and Trump secretary of state Mike Pompeo #aukus #china #israel #defence consulting

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Biggest rort of all | The West Report ft. Punters Politics

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 20:00:09 +0000

Westy sits down with Konrad from Punters Politics to talk about how the Big End of Town is ripping us off

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Australia a racist country? | The West Report

Fri, 31 May 2024 02:15:45 +0000

Westy on that great political tool - bigotry. # tingle #gillard #murdoch #abc

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Israel and US have lost | The West Report

Tue, 28 May 2024 21:54:56 +0000

Israel has lost its 'war' on Gaza. The American empire is in rapid decline. The media has missed the story of the 21st century. This is an epic fail.

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Distraction Distractions | The West Report

Fri, 24 May 2024 03:22:45 +0000

Peter Dutton's nuclear fantasy is right up there with Tony Abbott's knights and dames. Utterly bizarre but Coalition MPs were out in force this week debunking the scientists and energy experts again to keep the fossil fuel lobby happy

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Privatising Hospitals | The West Report

Wed, 22 May 2024 03:25:00 +0000

Privatisation is sketchy anyway - toll roads #Transurban, the #electricity grid, #Macquarie Bank and Thames Water ... but hospitals!?

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https://michaelwest.com.au/auditors-check-northern-beaches-hospital-health/
https://michaelwest.com.au/macquarie-bank-privatisation-and-the-collapse-of-thames-water/

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Whistleblower sent to prison | The West Report

Tue, 14 May 2024 05:03:32 +0000

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Future of Gas - El Reporto de L'Oeste

Fri, 10 May 2024 20:30:04 +0000

Donald Trump, eat your heart out Sonny Jim! Some real whoppers in this Future of Gas Strategy Report. Check out how to cook the planet and give money to multinationals too!

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Money Launder Heaven - The West Report

Thu, 09 May 2024 07:54:42 +0000

Property prices. Are they finally bringing the money-laundering laws they promised 17 years ago? Or will lawyers, accountants and property developers lobby them out of it?

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https://www.markdreyfus.com/media/media-releases/boosting-australia-s-anti-money-laundering-and-counter-terrorism-financing-regime-mark-dreyfus-kc-mp/

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Off to the races | The West Report

Thu, 02 May 2024 21:54:31 +0000

What the heck is these politicians doing punting outsiders when there are professional punters around like the Future Fund? And what's the point of that $240B pile of money anyway?

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Victim Blaming | The West Report

Thu, 02 May 2024 03:35:06 +0000

Amid student protests against the Isreal war lobby university academics are coming under huge pressure for speaking the truth.

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https://michaelwest.com.au/students-rally-against-gaza-atrocities-weapons-makers-who-fund-their-universities/

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Shannon vs Commbank - The West Report

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 21:00:09 +0000

Will Matt Comyn take the stand? Story of the longest running stoush in Australian banking. Commonwealth Bank faces an historic lawsuit from Unhappy Banking's Geoff Shannon.

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https://michaelwest.com.au/asic-cba-matt-comyn-face-claims-from-unhappy-banking-founder/

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Masters of Universe - The West Report

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 21:42:18 +0000

Too good to be true? It probably is. "Masters of the Universe", "The Woman that Saved Australia". Media pride comes before the fall in business and politics.

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Future Made in Australia Act - The West Report

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 06:53:56 +0000

Cost of doing bugger all is higher than the cost of having a crack. The battle lines are drawn for the federal election over Albanese Labor's plan for the next mining boom - 'Made in Australia'

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https://michaelwest.com.au/australia-climate-finance-race/

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Port Arthur Pete | Scam of the Week

Sat, 13 Apr 2024 21:00:00 +0000

Peter Dutton's Duttiesberg Address, Karl's Top Deck, Qantas Frequent Fliers, Albo's Future Made in Australia Act and the inimitable Barnaby

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Death of an Australian | The West Report

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:00:14 +0000

On the humongous failure of political and media elites which is leading to war and the conflict of interest in the inquiry into the killing of Zomi Frankcom and WCK aid workers.

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https://michaelwest.com.au/mcbride-binskin-keystone-cops-zomi-frankcom-investigation/

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Tweet Raiders - The West Report

Thu, 04 Apr 2024 21:14:16 +0000

Terror police raid peace activist for tweeting. Que? And they are bringing in the Mis and Dis Information Bill! Oh Big Brother

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https://michaelwest.com.au/censors-enthroned-the-misinformation-and-disinformation-bill/

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Insurance gouge - The West Report

Tue, 02 Apr 2024 05:35:22 +0000

Why are insurance premiums rocketing? Why is there no fuss about it, like Woolies and Coles? It's a 'Black Box'. We take a look at the Big 3: Suncorp, QBE and IAG

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https://michaelwest.com.au/silent-bill-killer-prices-up-534/

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Breakfast cereals, Big Sugar, diabetes | The West Report

Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:30:08 +0000

Keep 'em sick, keep 'em paying. Westy checks out the connections between Big Sugar, Big Pharma, Type 2 diabetes and academic research failure.

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MAIN STORY SYDNEY UNI - RORY
https://michaelwest.com.au/sydney-uni-big-pharma-conflict-of-interest/

BIG SUGAR DIETITICIANS SCANDAL SEE LINKS IN THE FOLLOWING:
https://michaelwest.com.au/vindication-dietitians-cut-ties-with-sugar-lobby/

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Labor v The Greens | The West Report

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 02:41:43 +0000

Why are Labor and the Greens always brawling? Why did Labor prefer the Liberals in government in Tasmania than strike a coalition deal with Greens? Is Australia's future multi-party?

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Gas Lies - The West Report

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:30:06 +0000

"Gas shortages" they were crying this week. There is no gas shortage. Australia exports 5x the amount of gas that it uses domestically. Exposing the lies .. and the simple fix

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Rental Crisis - The West Report

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 06:06:17 +0000

A house is out of reach for most and rents have soared in past 2.5 years as much as the previous 13 years. Channelling latest from Harry Chemay on the great divide

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The Terror factory | The West Report

Tue, 19 Mar 2024 23:32:09 +0000

Westy reports on the latest hijinx of the media duopoly beating up terror threats, fear of China, TikTok, to stub out a competitor

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TikTok Boom: free speech attacked

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 01:43:45 +0000

US Congress voted to strip TikTok from its Chinese controlled corporate owners this week in a flagrant attack on freedom of speech. Australia's 'free-speech' hypocrites are piling in

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Nuclear push from Dutton | The West Report

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 06:30:07 +0000

Peter Dutton is doubling down on his nuclear spin with the Murdoch press. Other MSM is buying in, so the nuclear fantasy has become political reality.

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https://www.abc.net.au/news/search?query=nuclear
https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/support-for-nuclear-power-edges-up-ahead-of-coal-afr-poll-20240310-p5fb6t

Simon Holmes à Court:
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Zuck's Cuck - Facebook v News Corp

Fri, 08 Mar 2024 20:00:04 +0000

Will Google Australia and Facebook owner Meta continue to provide corporate welfare for Rupert Murdoch, Kerry Stokes, Guardian, ABC and Nine Entertainment, or call the bluff?

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QANTAS special discount offer - yeah right! | The West Report

Thu, 07 Mar 2024 07:09:42 +0000

There ain't no flies on the Mangy Roo Qantas when it comes to scamming its customers

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https://michaelwest.com.au/qantas-whats-the-scam/

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The Spy Who Loved Us - The West Report

Sun, 03 Mar 2024 05:00:12 +0000

Who is this despicable foreign spy in our midst, what is this "A Team", and does it even matter?

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https://michaelwest.com.au/truth-or-lies-australia-weapon-sales-to-israel/

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Nuclear boondoggle | The West Report

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 22:55:34 +0000

News Corp and their boy Peter Dutton won't give up spruiking nuclear energy, though it's too expensive and could never arrive on time. Why?

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Public Health or Cayman Wealth | The West Report

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 01:03:38 +0000

Stop selling essential government services to cufflinked pirates of the Caribbean. Reverse privatisation of hospitals to protect Australia's health system and stop the rip-offs.

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Whistleblowers and the Administration of Injustice | The West Report

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:56:47 +0000

Why do they prosecute whistleblowers for valiantly doing the right thing - and engage terror squads - while they ignore actual terrorism? The Adam Greenwood case.

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https://michaelwest.com.au/sydney-bomb-threat-victim-waits-for-justice/

https://michaelwest.com.au/terrorist-attack-friendlyjordies-jordan-shanks-firebombed-house/

https://twitter.com/MichaelWestBiz/status/1760459645972533264

https://michaelwest.com.au/anatomy-of-a-cover-up-whistleblower-warned-pwc-and-lendlease-of-1b-tax-scam/

https://michaelwest.com.au/whistleblower-david-mcbride-pleads-guilty/

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ANZ Suncorp a shocker - The West Report

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 22:22:22 +0000

ANZ's takeover of Suncorp is another blow to consumers. We also take a look at the dominance of big business over small and the Payments Code cop-out which crushes suppliers.

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What about the liquor! | The West Report

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 05:04:43 +0000

Surely Australians are not being gouged harder for their alcohol than food? A look at the Coles and Woolies duopoly in liquor #4corners #ACCC #prices

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Price gouging & inflation | The West Report

Thu, 15 Feb 2024 05:15:17 +0000

Hard for some - but fat profit margins for others. AGL, Transurban, News Corp, etc. Are corporates profiteering from inflation? Who sets prices #RBA? Clue, it's not workers.

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Doxxing and Bomb Threat - The West Report

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 01:32:25 +0000

Westy with the latest on the Botany bomb threat where a man was doxxed and threatened with a bomb for flying the Palestinian flag. MSM were offered this story but declined.

Media seemed to ignore it and now the police have seemed to have ignored it as well

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Theo's statement:
https://twitter.com/Rustinyoureye/status/1757041388032807178

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Cookers rally to Parliament! | The West Report

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:26:33 +0000

Cookers and their climate hunches, chemtrails and evil wind farms draw a very high quotient of Queensland politicians to the Reckless Renewables Rally at Parliament House.

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What's the scam with Negative Gearing? | The West Report

Wed, 07 Feb 2024 02:58:42 +0000

Does negative gearing really drive up property prices, and household debts, while transfering wealth from workers to investors, and hitting the Budget too. What is the flip-side?

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So you want to be fired | The West Report

Fri, 02 Feb 2024 21:04:05 +0000

Westy talks about the the force of lobbyists crusading to get workers sacked for social media opinion, lobbyists acting for the interests of a foreign government

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Sources:

https://michaelwest.com.au/israel-lobbyists-target-doctors-media-business/

ABC Fires Journalist:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of5p3DtJlNw&ab_channel=TheWestReport

Israel and the Australian Media
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcd9m0SyfPE&ab_channel=TheWestReport

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Power of the fossil fuel lobby | The West Report

Thu, 01 Feb 2024 04:42:32 +0000

When you go to the polls once every 3 years, you get to have your say. The rest of the time somebody else is running the show. Here's a rare glimpse behind the scenes of government #Santos #gas #fossilfuels

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Tax cuts & class warfare! | The West Report

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 00:25:55 +0000

Westy discusses Albo's savvy Stage 3 tax cuts revamp, broken promises, class warfare and, dare it be whispered, psst, psst ... negative gearing

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Sources:

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-30/labor-tax-cuts-dragged-into-looming-brawl-over-minimum-wages/103402416

https://twitter.com/rnclelland/status/1750360362070024554

https://twitter.com/vanOnselenP

https://twitter.com/CJMurrumbeena/status/1751553808755462481

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Goodbye Scomo, we'll miss you | The West Report

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 04:03:29 +0000

Westy talks about the rise and fall of Scott Morrison, his bent for media and marketing, some of his greatest stunts, and his new role lobbying in the US

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GHOSTS & FINGERS, FISTS & NAILS | The West Report

Wed, 24 Jan 2024 02:16:33 +0000

Indonesia Election. There'll be mayhem Valentine's Day when our neighbours and world's 3rd biggest democracy go to the polls - 80% turn-out. Duncan Graham reports from Indo

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Boat-people beat-up https://michaelwest.com.au/indonesian-boat-people-scare-just-fishermen/

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Tax cuts for us! | The West Report

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 05:40:46 +0000

Do they leave 'em, dump 'em or tweak 'em? Westy talks about the reckless tax cuts for the wealthy in a cost of living crisis. Alas they are an Election Promise. Oh no!

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Sources:

Chart
https://twitter.com/BarbaraPocock/status/1749396249193922797

LAMITO
https://michaelwest.com.au/budget-hides-a-30-a-week-tax-increase-for-most-australians/

ELECTION PROMISE TRACKER
https://www.abc.net.au/news/factcheck/promisetracker

MOTHER OF ALL BROKEN PROMISES
https://twitter.com/AngusTaylorMP/status/1749309001182150853

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What is going on with the ABC? | Scam of the Week

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 20:25:09 +0000

Westy sits down to talk about the most powerful lobby group in Australia and their toxic impact on the national media

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Inside the Housing Crisis | The West Report

Thu, 18 Jan 2024 00:30:22 +0000

A generation locked out of home ownership. Westy talks about Alan Kohler's quarterly essay - reasons for nosebleed prices .. and the fixes.

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Sources:

Alans Essay
https://www.quarterlyessay.com.au/essay/2023/11/the-great-divide

Stories
https://michaelwest.com.au/aml-ctf-money-laundering-australia-property/

https://michaelwest.com.au/airbnb-tax-rort-why-is-the-government-subsidising-holiday-landlords/

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How they killed journalism | The West Report

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 07:35:08 +0000

It wasn't just Google that killed journalism. It was management, the HR revolution, and the rising power of special interests too.

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Sources: Leaked Group chat
https://twitter.com/MichaelWestBiz/status/1747017901121720800

Google v Fairfax
https://michaelwest.com.au/google-and-fairfax-playing-a-different-tax-game/

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Are the Coalition really 'superior economic managers'? | The West Report

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 22:18:58 +0000

How are Albo and Jim Chalmers going with Australia's economy? Westy breaks down the Coalition claim to 'superior economic management', checks Labor's performance.

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https://michaelwest.com.au/treasurer-measurer-exploding-the-liberal-election-myth-of-superior-economic-managers/

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Sky News and the Qantas Pin!

Tue, 09 Jan 2024 08:52:19 +0000

Murdoch mob gees up 6,000 people to demand Qantas sack a flight attendant for wearing a pin

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Epstein - epic failure of justice | The West Report

Sat, 06 Jan 2024 22:07:38 +0000

Where are the prosecutions of Jeffrey Epstein's associates, where is the investigation, the justice?

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Australia Day is coming | The West Report

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 08:15:47 +0000

Peter Dutton's got a policy! Don't be Unaustralian! Protect Straya Day!
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Gambling Lobby's influence in Politics | The West Report

Sat, 30 Dec 2023 02:56:53 +0000

A must-watch for how politics works. Westy talks about the slather secret meetings the gaming lobby is having with ministers in charge of gambling reform.
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https://michaelwest.com.au/murphy-report-gambling-reform-delayed-by-lobbyists/

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Rupert Murdoch's women problem | The West Report

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:08:43 +0000

Why does the Murdoch press harass and target women? Westy checks NewsCorp's business model. Plus #friendlyjordies #auspol #abc #nine

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Who's up for another War? | The West Report

Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:23:36 +0000

Westy talks about Albo's decision not to send a warship to the Middle East as the US wants to "defend its trading routes" in the Red Sea. #nuclear #houthis

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The tax dodging elite - how they do it | The West Report

Thu, 14 Dec 2023 20:21:07 +0000

Westy unveils the creme de la creme of Australia's corporate welfare bludgers. How they do it, what to do. The answers are clear.

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Top 40 chart - https://michaelwest.com.au/top-40-tax-dodgers-of-2023/

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Population Ponzi Scheme | The West Report

Wed, 13 Dec 2023 18:30:32 +0000

Westy Talks about the pros and cons of the Government's immigration policy

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Israel lobby, war in Gaza, rising anti-semitism

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 19:30:03 +0000

The rise in antisemitism is due to the cowardice of Western political and media elites. It is a tragedy for Palestinians and Jewish people alike

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Carn CAANZ! PwC gets slap on wrist with wet feather

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 02:04:16 +0000

Westy talks about toothless regulators and a measly $50,000 fine for PWC's massive fraud. #CAANZ #PwC #KPMG cheating scandal

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Politics of Scare Campaigns | The West Report

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:52:05 +0000

Westy talks about the scare campaigns being manufactured by the Opposition and News Corp in the absence of even a whiff of policy. Buckle up for fear, fear and more fear

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Should Albo do a Dan Andrews and ignore the media? | The West Report

Fri, 24 Nov 2023 04:00:08 +0000

Westy talks about wether Albo should do a Dan Andrews and bypass fossil media. They're going to bat for Peter Dutton regardless, so why not stand up to the bully?

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ASIC is Sick! | The West Report

Wed, 22 Nov 2023 08:22:35 +0000

Our corporate regulator says it is world-leading, What say you? Don't you be fooled by that befuddled facade; follow the ASIC money!

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https://michaelwest.com.au/asic-big-fat-cash-cow-or-world-class-regulator/

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The Trial of David Mcbride happens now

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 03:38:17 +0000

video supplied by Davids awesome team

https://www.youtube.com/@DavidBirdMcbride

Filmed and edited by https://aepr.tv/

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Chinese property frenzy | The West Report

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:37:31 +0000

Media salivates as horde of wealthy Chinese descend. Who is cleaning up in this festival of foreign money laundering? No CGT on family home is the clue

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How do you rank your profession? | The West Report has a crack

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 03:45:39 +0000

Doctors, nurses, teachers, engineers always rate so well. How about lawyers, accountants, journalists and politicians?

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Pinging Australia's biggest freeloaders | The West Report

Wed, 15 Nov 2023 00:22:51 +0000

Rolling out the red carpet for this year's gala Top 40 Tax Dodgers Awards!

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https://michaelwest.com.au/worlds-biggest-scam-billionaires-multinationals-tax-dodging-cant-be-fixed-by-talkfests/

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Farewell to one of our best journalists | The West Report

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 03:00:10 +0000

All good things must come to an end. Callum Foote our star journalist is departing Michael West Media for a job at the London Stock Exchange

We wish him all the best and thank him for all of his hard work!
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Here are some of Callum's greatest hits

https://michaelwest.com.au/gaming-the-machine-clubsnsw-to-sign-up-politicians-perrottet-and-minns-for-another-4-years/

https://michaelwest.com.au/coal-to-ukraine-pr-stunt-embroils-two-governments/

https://michaelwest.com.au/secret-forest-australia-rivals-the-congo-on-deforestation-blocks-media-access-to-world-scientists/

https://michaelwest.com.au/mining-lobby-tricks-government-with-its-big-taxpayer-fairytale-swaps-deloitte-for-ey/

https://michaelwest.com.au/b-52s-in-australia-unknown-american-troops/

https://michaelwest.com.au/michael-west-media-banned-from-land-forces-weapons-expo/

https://michaelwest.com.au/land-forces-2022-amda-pr-murdoch-scribe-and-bouncer-at-the-weapons-fair/

https://michaelwest.com.au/secret-forest-australia-rivals-the-congo-on-deforestation-blocks-media-access-to-world-scientists/

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Whistleblower raided by armed police. Frisked in bed? | The West Report

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:33:59 +0000

Whistleblowers prosecuted for doing the right thing while Top End of Town is on a rampage. We look at double standards, regulatory capture, Rocco Spagnolo

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The system of justice is open to all. Just like the Ritz Hotel! | The West Report

Sat, 04 Nov 2023 20:56:53 +0000

Westy goes to the Office of the Legal Services Commissioner to complain about shonky lawyers. The Commissioner complains back.

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Can we not bomb refugee camps? | The West Report

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:30:06 +0000

When will the Australian government stop supporting the Netanyahu government's mass slaughter of Palestinians in Gaza? #ceasefire

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Qantas and its mystery ghost flights

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:50:17 +0000

Westy talks about Qantas' excuses: we don't sell tickets, we sell a 'bundle of rights' to a flight is the defence for the ACCC sting. As for stinging customers, there are plenty of tricks there ... to make you just give up and go away.

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Interview with David Mcbride - Afghan war crimes whistleblower

Sun, 29 Oct 2023 02:00:36 +0000

David McBride faces court in weeks, and 50 years in prison, for blowing the whistle on Australian war crimes in Afghanistan.

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The Great Quest for Albo's Secret Diary ... and ministers' exes

Wed, 25 Oct 2023 23:11:01 +0000

Dear Diary, me and Joe are seriously tight

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Let's move on from the Voice ... oh ... wait

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 02:52:10 +0000

We're moving on from The Voice. True story! Fair dinkum! But there will be no moving on from the politics of fear ... it works.

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Australian media and the Israeli war machine

Wed, 18 Oct 2023 03:57:41 +0000

Why do Australian media and politicians back the Israel lobby over Palestinians? It hurts people on both sides.

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Future Fund: a colossal pile of money with no point?

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 01:42:45 +0000

Westy checks out the Future Fund. It was meant to pay public servants ... but we do, still.

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State sells Sydney land for $3.99 a square metre. What's the scam?

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:34:24 +0000

Property price hype ... pfft! Westy riffs on Landcom selling a footy field worth of land to some property developers for a song
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Our politicians own a lot of investment properties. How do they vote on housing, rent reforms?

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 04:29:14 +0000

Westy sits down to look at our politicians' substantial investments. Will they vote to end the Airbnb Tax Rort or are their conflicts of interest just too great?

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https://michaelwest.com.au/sacred-cow-are-politicians-many-houses-an-impediment-to-property-rental-reform/
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Is superannuation failing younger Australians? It presumed home ownership.

Thu, 05 Oct 2023 19:30:01 +0000

Steph Preston checks out the grim reality of the Intergenerational Report, and the point missed by the media, that governments have assumed Australians own their own home ... a third don't.

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Why the double standard on Rule of Law? Whistleblowers persecuted, Multinationals mollycoddled

Wed, 04 Oct 2023 02:16:33 +0000

Westy sits down with War Criminal Whistleblower David Mcbride to discuss the double standard. McBride faces prison, Oracle Corp faces billions in profit.

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Scam of the Week: will Qantas, Newscorp or PwC get the gong?

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:00:09 +0000

Michael launches the world-leading, cutting edge Scam of the Week multimedia extravaganza, extending the global thought leadership of the exciting What's the Scam column
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The reign of Daniel Andrews has come to an end.

Wed, 27 Sep 2023 03:40:12 +0000

The reign of Dan Andrews has come to an end. Was he as bad as the Herald Sun made him out to be? Or will he be remembered as one of Victoria's best longest serving Premiers? @AceAlderman

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#danandrews #news #auspol #drama #journalism #scandal
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This is not a win for Koalas.

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 06:56:16 +0000

Have they just given up monitoring the logging of native forests in NSW? And how about transparency on the Great Koala National Park?

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Gas Gotcha: no wonder they were hiding this!

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:37:01 +0000

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Dutton’s Nuclear Folly: Small Modular Reactors a political distraction

Thu, 21 Sep 2023 01:21:09 +0000

Michael discusses the reality of the nuclear option in Australia

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If not Inheritance tax, then what?

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 06:30:10 +0000

Michael talks about the prospect of an inheritance tax to counter the transfer of intergeneration wealth, but is it politically possible ?

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11,000 pelvic mesh victims have been dudded by Shine Lawyers

Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:54:34 +0000

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Draconian penalties for protestors while fossil lobby doesn't even bother obeying the law

Tue, 29 Aug 2023 01:56:14 +0000

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Mansion flipping the family home? A tax haven for millions

Thu, 24 Aug 2023 05:30:10 +0000

This is a HD reupload from our previous video

Record homelessness but also a high-end mansion flipping frenzy and tax free profits. What's the answer?

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The Chairman's Lounge. Why Qantas & Albo need to come clean

Wed, 23 Aug 2023 06:47:12 +0000

Michael describes a serious Qantas conflict of interest there for Albo's adversaries to exploit

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Big 4 Crackdown: more crack than crackdown

Mon, 21 Aug 2023 09:13:36 +0000

The Experts of Everything are totally conflicted ... but do they even draft the laws?
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Housing package politics: is something better than nothing? Meet the HAFF lookalike

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 05:44:21 +0000

Labor and the Greens are playing double dissolution chicken with the Labor Government’s housing package. Will Albanese take the risk?

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Why Australia is a paradise for foreign investors

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 23:42:44 +0000

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#inflation #auspol #journalism

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Too Quiet on AUKUS

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 00:00:14 +0000

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Minns and Mookhey ... a grave problem

Sun, 23 Jul 2023 23:02:40 +0000

Michael from the West Report talks about foreign funeral predators, the big squeeze on cemeteries and an $800m Black Hole
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Big 4, Big conflict, Big interest

Thu, 20 Jul 2023 22:00:08 +0000

Michael from the West Report discusses the outsourcing of government to the Big 4 and the only realistic solution

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#bigfour #banking #uber #auspol #caymanislands

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Uber and Google - how PwC got them to dud Australia of billions

Sat, 15 Jul 2023 06:36:05 +0000

Forget Barbie, forget Margo Robbie. Multinational tax avoidance is where it's at! Uber, Google and PwC and a deliberately tangled web

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Temps are rising, ice is melting but is Australia doing enough for net zero?

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 02:03:57 +0000

Michael West discusses the latest dramatic climate data, energy markets and government efforts to get to Net Zero. #Eraring #Macquariebank #lnp #nuclear #Labor #netzero #journalism #auspol

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Maate! Scomo & Josh come good for Governor General and his mysterious charity

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 03:24:22 +0000

Michael discusses Jommy Tee investigation into aromatic royal mates' deal

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Norway vs Australia. Super Profits Tax please!

Tue, 04 Jul 2023 22:58:30 +0000

Jim Chalmers is on a streak but how about a Sovereign Wealth Fund? Tax those freeloaders!

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HAFF - building holiday houses too!

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 01:19:24 +0000

Michael from the West Report discusses the HAFF and how the numbers don't stack up.

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The Voice and the Noise

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 21:40:19 +0000

Michael discusses The Voice to parliament and the noise of the No campaign

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Is there An Easy Fix?

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 02:00:08 +0000

Michael discusses fixes for housing crisis and other things. There's a way but not a will

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Greedflation: a reminder of what is often lost ... the obvious.

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 01:48:08 +0000

Michael discusses supermarket duo and corporate profits driving up inflation

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The Politicisation of Brittany Higgins

Tue, 13 Jun 2023 08:47:50 +0000

Michael discusses the politicisation of Brittany Higgins

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Will AUKUS FAUKUS?

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 06:00:07 +0000

Michael West discusses the implications of Scott Morrison using the AUKUS deal as a wedge for Anthony Albanese before the election. In the end will AUKUS FAUKUS?

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Will AUKUS FAUKUS?

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 06:00:07 +0000

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Business Lobby's War on Albo

Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:00:10 +0000

Michael on the business lobby's shady PR tactics to can Albo's labour "laws".

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PWC gets investigated

Wed, 07 Jun 2023 22:00:10 +0000

Michael West discusses whats going on with the PWC scandal and explains what should be done when it comes to what is essentially treason of our country

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Free loans from Commbank

Wed, 24 May 2023 22:00:08 +0000

Michael talks about Commbank's dodgy dealings with corporate cops and senior journos in order to collude to take down bank victims advocates.

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Vale Scomocchio

Thu, 18 May 2023 22:00:08 +0000

Scomo symbolises something greater than even himself. We check out new lobby role

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Betting the Housing Crisis on the stock market?

Tue, 16 May 2023 22:00:07 +0000

Michael from the West Report discussed Labor's plan to use the stock market to alleviate the pressure on the housing crisis

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$1 Hospital Sell Off?

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 21:26:23 +0000

Forking out $1.2bn to build a hospital then flogging it for a dollar must surely make the NSW government the most hopeless dealmaker in Australian history. Then letting the buyers sell it – along with another 41 hospitals to the Cayman Islands – puts the federal government in a nearby league.

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The power bill Australia can't afford!

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 05:58:22 +0000

WATCH THE WHOLE GODDAMN VIDEO to understand how we can turn Australia into global super-power, fix the energy crisis, creating and transition jobs and make the big fossil fuels company's pay their fair share. Huge thanks to Tim Buckley for taking the time to chat.

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Netflix, Google and Facebook are ripping off Australia!

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 08:16:37 +0000

It’s been a golden era for Google Australia, Netflix Australia and Facebook Australia. Bunkered in pandemic lockdowns, Australians spent record time on their screens. How then did the digital giants rake in so much cash but pay so little tax? Michael West looks at the tall tales the multinational tax dodgers tell the Australian Tax Office.

Coinciding with the drama of the election, a slew of the world’s biggest companies have just quietly dropped their financial reports, a once-a-year affair which affords us a glimpse into how they, with their plotting advisers from EY, KPMG, Deloitte and PwC, are robbing Australia on the tax front.

We say “quietly” because they don’t post this important stuff on their websites. They hide it their statutory reports, furtively filed to the corporate regulator ASIC.

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Media paid to distract you

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:56:00 +0000

Whilst theres thousand left homeless after the floods, your tax dollars are subsidising media outlets to distract you from important news with so called "exclusives" about Lisa having a drink, so called 'mean girls' and Lily Allen going braless. The news media bargaining code is just a glorified shakedown of google and facebook to prop up government aligned media outlets.

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JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! - Josh will attempt to buy votes

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 06:33:23 +0000

A while ago it seemed like the election would be fought on war, war and war. But now, the tune seemed to have changed, it'll be all about jobs, jobs and jobs.

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Australia smells a rat

Wed, 05 Jan 2022 05:03:48 +0000

"They let it rip. And it ripped. Three Covid infections in Bali yesterday, 35,000 in NSW. Nursing homes are locking down so Australia’s elderly can once again die in peace, untroubled by the distraction of having their loved ones around them. Restaurants, a slew of businesses going belly up. Hospitals in such crisis that Covid-positive nurses are being called back to work.

It’s ripped alright. Australia. Government, broken. It’s a good thing there are things the government doesn’t control because they are going well. The Ashes, the share market, iron ore prices. The stuff they do control however, but for which they are apparently not responsible, things like the health system, defence spending, nursing homes, quarantine; falling apart.

The single most important duty of government is to keep the people safe. They’ve failed.

They do control the media though, or most of it at least, and that’s still going well for them. Somebody from the ABC was complaining that Scott Morrison, Greg Hunt, Dom Perrottet and a few of the “personal responsibility” crew knocked back an offer from 7.30 Report to go on tele to explain themselves. Naturally they refused.

Why would Scomo front Laura Tingle anyway when he can hop on the JobKeeper subsidised Seven Sunrise at do some public relations and marketing?

Day-in-day-out, he can rely on the corporate media at the government subsidised News Corporation, Sky News, Seven and Nine Entertainment to create the illusion everything is somebody else’s fault."

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Sussan thinks Renewable Energy is "Clearly Unacceptable"

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 21:12:12 +0000

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Corporate welfare bludgers sucking on the public teat!

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 07:01:25 +0000

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Scomo's sudden concern for taxpayer dollars is a joke

Sun, 18 Apr 2021 02:41:18 +0000

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Gas-Led Recovery is a steaming pile of hot air!

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 07:15:55 +0000

Bruce Robertson from IEEFA and I discuss the myths around the gas-led recovery.
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The Secret Tax Loophole for Billionaires, with Michael West

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 00:48:58 +0000

Australia's rich and powerful have fought for decades to maintain exemptions from financial disclosures so that they can conceal their wealth, power, and corporate interests.

But in a groundbreaking investigation, Australia's leading independent journalist — Michael West — has blown the lid on Australia's hidden billionaires.

More than 6,000 GetUp members chipped in to support Michael West's investigation. From all of us who believe in a thriving independent media — thank you for making this possible.

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R.I.P. AUSSIE TV

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 22:41:12 +0000

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BCA: Australia's most powerful lobby

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 20:30:48 +0000

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Liberal Party HQ

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 02:03:51 +0000

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Bushfire Recovery Money given to Billionaires

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 02:49:17 +0000

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https://www.michaelwest.com.au/pork-barrelling-inquiry-to-probe-bushfire-funds-routed-to-coalition-a-billionaire-and-the-extraordinary-wagga-wagga-windfall/
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Australia's Secret Rich List

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 22:13:28 +0000

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Australia's biggest tax dodgers

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 21:02:01 +0000

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Is Rupert Murdoch going bust?

Sun, 22 Nov 2020 23:11:34 +0000

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CLASSIC JORDIES - Michael West

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 00:00:12 +0000

The most requested interviewee so far Michael West sits down with Jordan and explains all the little schemes people come up with to hoard wealth... and how the media helps them.

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Gough Whitlam: The Truth

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 00:00:10 +0000

Jordan chats with Pearls and Irritations editor John Menadue about his time working for Rupert Murdoch and Gough Whitlam... The topic of China might come up.

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The Case for a Federal ICAC

Fri, 06 Mar 2020 01:08:35 +0000

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Dirty Power: Big Coal’s network of influence over the coalition government

Tue, 07 May 2019 23:45:40 +0000

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We’ve uncovered the web of connections between the world’s biggest coal giants, industry groups, lobbyists and powerful media organisations that serves to halt action on climate change and stall the transition to clean energy.

The coal industry has infiltrated Australia’s federal government through a secretive network of ties, working to influence Australia’s political decisions at the highest level: right up to the office of the Prime Minister, Scott Morrison.

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Skynews Air Swing and Tax Talk

Wed, 05 Jul 2017 03:56:43 +0000

It was a great chance to set the record straight against claims in Murdoch press and Fairfax too that the credibility of michaelwest.com.au - and our coverage of multinational tax avoidance - has been compromised.

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The West Report

A Shadow of Doubt - Episode 1: The Crime

Helen Clark Warns Democracy Is Taking an Authoritarian Turn | Michael West Media

Don’t Say the G Word, Pauline’s Jet and Albo’s Gas Cave | Scam of the Week

The IDF Kidnapped and Assaulted an Australian Citizen in International Waters | Michael West media

How Bluey Became Another Australian Ripoff | The West Report

Shell’s Tax Dodge, Albo’s Gas Spin and Ken Henry’s Blast | Scam of the Week

How One Nation and the Coalition sold out Australians | The West Report

The Gas Cartel is Panicking | The West Report

Why I'm going to Gaza | The West Report

Aussie Values | Scam of the Week

Pauline, Please Explain | The West Report

The Big Banana, deeply concerned, and the Elites | Scam of the Week

How Israel is dragging America to war | The West Report

Riot Police Called Over T Shirt at Bondi Beach | The West Report

Penny Lies about Iran , Press Club Platforms Genocide and the Cayman Water Deal | Scam of the Week

They Got away with Australia's own Watergate | The West Report

Free Speech, Free Press & Whistleblowers: Assange, McBride, Boyle & Duggan

Petrol Panic, Pauline’s War Cry and Rupert’s Iran Push | Scam of the Week

Musician Fired After Gaza Remarks and Zionist Lobby Pressure| The West Report

Labor Rejects Amendment on Charities Funding illegal Settlements | Michael West Media

Pauline’s Poll Surge, Charity Cash and New ASIO Powers | Scam of the Week

Israel Just Hit the World Economy | The West Report

We want to share something with you | The West Report

Shhh! Don't Mention the War! | Scam of the Week

War, Oil and Australia’s Energy Future | The West Report Live ft Tim Buckley

The Court Case You’re Not Allowed to See | The West Report

What happens if Australia Runs out of Fuel? | The West Report

International Relations and Iran ft Scott Burchill - MWM Live

War Drums Over Tehran | The West Report

The Big Four and the Death of Reform | The West Report

Prince Andrew Arrested, Illegal Land Sales, And The ISIS Brides | Scam of the week

Hate Speech Laws Are Here, And They’re Already Being Weaponised |The West Report

The Sydney Roadshow Selling Illegal West Bank Homes | The West Report

Angus Ascends, Police Beat Down, $3 Billion goes missing? | Scam of the Week

Premier thanks Israel friends, bashes Australian citizens | The West Report

Chaos at Herzog Protest as Police use excessive force | The West Report

Deep State Revealed, Murdoch, Pauline, and Epstein a Russian Spy? | Scam of the Week

*Exclusive* UN Commissioner “President Herzog should be arrested" | The West Report

This is bigger than anyone had imagined | The West Report

THE DARK money of the Election | The West Report

Herzog, Iran, Pauline, Susssan, Pete and the Rio deal | Scam of the Week

Is This The Anti Censorship Social Media App? | The West Report

The Woke, The Shark and the Media Frenzy | The West Report

Australian charities bankrolling Israeli warcrimes? | The West Report

Fighting for the right to hate | The West Report

The OmniBus Crash of the Hate Speech Laws | The West Report

Trump, Australia and the "Rules Based" Order

How Lobby Pressure Wrecked Adelaide Writers Week | The West Report

The Biggest Propaganda Campaign in Australian History? | The West Report

Australia’s New AUKUS Protest Police | The West Report

In Bed with a Ped? | The West Report

A Royal Commission into Bondi

Israel Bans Aid Groups and Puts Targets on Australian Backs | The West Report

What are the biggest Scams of 2025? | Scam of the Year

Arrested for a T Shirt: How Far Will Authorities Go to Silence Dissent | The West Report

Yes, a Bondi Royal Commission but ... | The West Report

You won't believe what was said at this Tel Aviv Weapons conference | Michael West

The Government is using a tragedy to crack down on free speech | The West Report

How the Media is Weaponising the Bondi Terror Attack | The West Report

Blame, Lies and the Bondi Shooting | The West Report

Politicians' Expenses, Trumps Gold Card & the Tim Tam government bailout | Scam of the Week

Billionaires love the under 16 Social Media Ban | The West Report

We Looked At The Data On Renewables And It Shocked Us | The West Report

The Winker Strikes Back and the Murderer drags Australia towards war | The West Report

The Government is finally cracking down on Ebikes, why are they so dangerous? | The West Report

How Zionists are weaponising the courts to silence critics | The West Report

Australia’s 2.4 Billion Nauru Scam | The West Report

The Annual Walkey Awards for Excellence in Journalism | The West Report

Why was the BOM website so expensive? | The West Report

The Australian's Super Hissy Fit | The West Report

We got sued. Are regulators a thing in the law? | The West Report

The Liberals Just Set Themselves on Fire Over Net Zero | The West Report

The Great Climate Lie | The West Report

Australia's exposure to Israel's war crimes | MWM Live

Australia’s Biggest Wage Scandal You’ve Never Heard Of | The West Report

Hitler Was a Leftie? Peace Protesters Sprayed, Consultants Paid | Scam of the Week

Sportsbet Ads, Netflix Laws, and the Lobbyists Who Run Canberra | The West Report

Australia’s Baby Bust: The Generation That Can’t Afford to Grow Up | The West Report

AI Stocks a bubble waiting to pop? | The West Report

Exclusive UN Commissioner “President Herzog should be arrested" | The West Report