LIVE: From Diplomacy to Politics: Jack Batty’s Journey and Vision for South Australia

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In this clip of "The Court of Public Opinion," Jeremy Cordeaux interviews Jack Batty, a member of the South Australian House of Assembly representing the Liberal Party. They discuss Batty's career, the state of politics in South Australia, and various issues affecting the state and the country. Here’s a summary of the main topics covered:

• Introduction and Background: Batty’s background as a lawyer and his work in diplomacy at the Australian High Commission in London.
• COVID-19 and Diplomacy: Experiences during the COVID-19 lockdown in London and handling the crisis of Australians trying to return home.
• Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement: Batty’s involvement in the negotiations and signing of the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement.
• Pathway to Politics: Batty’s journey from joining the Young Liberals at 16 to becoming a member of the South Australian Parliament.
• Political Diversity: The diversity within the Liberal Party and the differences between the Liberal and Labor parties in terms of candidate selection and background.
• South Australian Politics: Discussion on the challenges faced by the Liberal Party in a state with a large public service workforce.
• Liberal Values: Batty’s perspective on Liberal Party values, including small government and low taxation.
• Critique of Labor Government: Criticism of the current Labor government in South Australia, particularly regarding high taxes and public spending.
• Union Corruption: Mention of the ongoing issues with the CFMEU and the impact of union corruption on infrastructure costs.
• Public Service Reform: The need for reform in the public service and addressing union influence in politics.
• Future Plans and Political Aspirations: Batty’s plans for future policy development and his commitment to serving his electorate.

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