CONTESTED GROUND: Unpacking resource and food security, with Senator Matt Canavan

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By: Robyn Tongol

In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Liam Garman is joined by senator for Queensland Matthew Canavan to discuss resource and food security, international politics and Australian domestic policy.

In this episode of the Contested Ground podcast, Liam Garman is joined by senator for Queensland Matthew Canavan to discuss resource and food security, international politics and Australian domestic policy.

  • The pair begin the podcast discussing voting trends in Australia and the results of the recent Queensland election.
  • They then examine the need for a robust policy platform that supports Australia’s resources industry, protecting national sovereignty, delivering jobs and economic growth.
  • Senator Canavan and Garman then unpack the economic impact of trade embargoes on Australia’s finances, before examining the need for effective biosecurity legislation to protect Australian farmers.
  • Finally, the pair discuss the intersection between resources and building a skilled workforce.

Enjoy the podcast,
The Contested Ground team

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