LIVE: Housing, History, and Controversy: Senator Bob Day on Real Estate and Social Issues

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In this episode of "The Court of Public Opinion," Jeremy Cordeaux interviews Senator Bob Day, discussing various topics related to politics, housing, and social issues. Here’s a summary of the main topics covered:

• Introduction and Greetings: Introduction of Senator Bob Day and light conversation about language and historical anecdotes.
• Historical Perspectives: Discussion on the long-term impact of the French Revolution and the strategic differences during the Paris peace talks for the Vietnam War.
• Real Estate Market: Commentary on the current state of the real estate market in Sydney, comparing it to high-value properties in Europe.
• Housing Availability: Discussion on the surprising number of vacant homes in Australia and the impact on housing availability and prices.
• Investment and Property Management: Challenges faced by landlords and the preference for leaving properties vacant due to potential issues with tenants.
• Government Policies: Criticism of government policies affecting the real estate market, including regulation changes and their unintended consequences.
• Personal Experiences: Senator Day shares personal anecdotes about dealing with local councils and town planning issues.
• Council Decisions: Discussion on controversial council decisions, such as changing the date of Australia Day celebrations.
• Community and Social Issues: Reflections on community reactions to council decisions and the broader implications for societal values and practices.
• Land Use and Development: Ideas for increasing housing supply by making more land available and reducing regulatory restrictions.
• Indigenous and Rural Communities: Experiences from visiting Indigenous communities in Central Australia and observations on funding allocations.

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