Episode 150: Referendum disinformation, NSW budget, Victorian homes, worker rights and good news on seaweed

"The Week on Wednesday" with Van Badham & Ben Davison

Van Badham and Ben Davison are BACK! Having, almost, recovered from their illnesses Van and Ben dissect the disinformation that is swamping the Voice referendum. They break down what the Voice is, why the disinformation is happening, where it is coming from and what we can all do to make sure it doesn't taint our democracy.

The Labor government in NSW has handed down its first budget following a range of wins by workers in unions there are pay increases, more teachers, more healthcare and less outsourcing of the public sector. You can join your union, whatever state you live in, at australianunions.org.au/wow

In Victoria a long term Labor government has announced a new massive policy on housing. Ben and Van look at what's in the package, how it shows the importance of long term Labor governments and contrast material realism politics with culture war politics.

It has been a huge week for workers with the High Court decision finding Qantas illegally sacked 1,700 workers, the cross bench teaming up with the Coalition to delay the closing of loopholes bill until February and polling showing that every major measure to close loopholes has the support of a majority of Australian's of EVERY political persuasion.

Plus Van, with her croaky voice, gives a shoutout to our Cadre and Extend the Reach supporters, check out www.buymeacoffee.com/weekonwednesday to become a supporter!