Channel Title: Institute of Public Affairs Channel Description: The Institute of Public Affairs is Australia’s oldest and most influential free market think tank. Since 1943, the IPA has been at the forefront of public debate, promoting our values of freedom of speech, individual liberty, and the rule of law. The IPA undertakes detailed research into the issues that matter to you, and consistently makes the case for greater freedoms, lower taxation, reducing red tape and for individuals to have more control over their own lives. The IPA is entirely funded by the voluntary contributions of our members and donors. To sign up today, visit http://join.ipa.org.au/ Authorised by Scott Hargreaves, Institute of Public Affairs Level 2, 410 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000 <video> “The Australian Defence Force and its strategic outlook are in crisis and urgent action is needed” Description: “The Australian Defence Force and its strategic outlook are in crisis and urgent action is needed.” Australia is not ready for war. The business-as-usual approach to defence procurement is leaving us exposed. Michael Shoebridge explains change is vital to protect Australia. </video> <video> "We have replaced Christianity with a new religion" Professor Ian Plimer launching CCTF2025 Description: </video> <video> Smart Justice reform needed to save $2.4 billion and to end Australia’s incarceration crisis #auspol Description: Across Australia it costs $2.4 billion to house non-violent criminals in jail. Implementing Smart Justice alternative punishment reforms could see these individuals working to pay back the community, with savings reinvested in crime prevention. Find out more in the link in bio </video> <video> “It's got everything to do with destroying our economy” Professor Ian Plimer on climate policy Description: </video> <video> The withdrawal of the misinformation bill is a big win for freedom of speech #auspol #censorship Description: Thank you to the thousands of IPA members who supported our research that led to the federal government’s abandonment of its misinformation bill. All Australians have a right to freedom of speech and these laws should never be proposed again. Support the IPA: https://members.ipa.org.au/donate </video> <video> Dr Jay Bhattacharya – President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the NIH 2022 speech to the IPA Description: In 2022, the IPA hosted Dr Jay Bhattacharya in Australia where he spoke of the failure of Covid lockdowns and the continuing threats to our freedoms post the pandemic. </video> <video> Is Australia ready for war? Building supply chains to keep us safe | Michael Shoebridge Description: In a presentation to Institute of Public Affairs’ members, defence expert, Michael Shoebridge, details what Australia must do to prepare for war and be able to defend our nation. Today, the Australian Defence Force is too small, and it is armed with equipment that is too expensive and complex to replace in a time of war. Put simply, Australia's defence planning and procurement systems are broken. But change and reform is possible, and in the next term of government we can solidify our defences. Michael’s presentation sets out how changes to Australia’s industry and defence procurement policy, as well as, critically a change in mindset is need to ensure we can face the strategic challenges ahead. There are many difficult decisions that future Australian governments will face on strategy, budgets, alliances and on deciphering the threats we face and how we position our forces to meet them. The IPA and Strategic Analysis Australia’s research program, the Defence of Australia, is putting together the plan of practical steps government can take immediately to keep us safe. To learn more about the IPA’s and SAA’s Defence of Australia research series please visit: https://ipa.org.au/author/peterjennings If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ To find out more about the IPA’s research or to join visit https://ipa.org.au </video> <video> “The only growth strategy of this government is population growth, not productivity growth.” Description: </video> <video> “The International Criminal Court is effectively condoning Hamas and that's just wrong” #auspol Description: “The International Criminal Court is effectively condoning Hamas and that's just wrong.” On the Australia’s Future podcast, as the federal government votes to abandon Australia’s ally Israel, former Prime Minister Tony Abbott discusses developments in the Middle East. </video> <video> “If the current government is re-elected come March, they'll bring it back” Tony Abbott on MAD laws Description: “If the current government is re-elected come March, they'll bring it back.” On the latest episode of Australia's Future, former Prime Minister Tony Abbott warns the withdrawal of the federal government's proposed misinformation may be temporary. </video> <video> In a war for survival, Australia will need to rely on its own industrial capacity to sustain the ADF Description: In a war for survival, Australia will need to rely on its own industrial capacity to sustain the ADF. Michael Shoebridge explains how we must leverage Australia’s highly innovative SMEs and world leading non-defence sectors to keep us secure. </video> <video> That's why we have skyrocketing energy prices Description: “That's why we have skyrocketing energy prices because the baseload power supplies from coal fired power have been decommissioned in the name of net zero.” With forecast blackouts this summer, our energy security has never been weaker. Daniel Wild on @SkyNewsAustralia. </video> <video> “The best way to have peace is through strength not weakness” Tony Abbott on Australia’s defence Description: </video> <video> “We've been conned, and this is costing us – a small country like Australia – trillions” Ian Plimer Description: “We've been conned, and this is costing us – a small country like Australia – trillions.” Launching Climate Change: The Facts 2025, Professor Ian Plimer laid out what net zero is really costing Australia. Purchase a copy: climatechangethefacts.org.au </video> <video> S3E20 Australia’s Future with Tony Abbott – The defeat of the misinformation bill, free speech wins! Description: Former Prime Minister, and Distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Public Affairs, Tony Abbott, and IPA Deputy Executive Director, Daniel Wild, discuss freedom on speech, the defeat of the federal government’s misinformation laws and the proposed ban of social media in Australia for those aged under 16. Tony and Daniel also discuss international affairs, in particular, the International Criminal Court's warrant for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the ever-changing dynamics of the geopolitical order. If you would like to support more content like this, please consider making a tax-deductible donation at https://members.ipa.org.au/donate/ To find out more about the IPA’s research or to join visit https://ipa.org.au </video>

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The Institute of Public Affairs is Australia’s oldest and most influential free market think tank. Since 1943, the IPA has been at the forefront of public debate, promoting our values of freedom of speech, individual liberty, and the rule of law.

The IPA undertakes detailed research into the issues that matter to you, and consistently makes the case for greater freedoms, lower taxation, reducing red tape and for individuals to have more control over their own lives.

The IPA is entirely funded by the voluntary contributions of our members and donors. To sign up today, visit http://join.ipa.org.au/

Authorised by Scott Hargreaves, Institute of Public Affairs
Level 2, 410 Collins Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

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