Interview with Richard Denniss, Big: The Role of the State in the Modern Economy

Does Australia need a "big" government? Dr Richard Denniss, chief economist at The Australia Institute examines the false narrative that Australians have been told for decades – that the less government spends, the better their lives will be. Richard talks about taxes, the weaponisation of shame in our welfare system, and what we can really afford as a country, if we choose it. His book is called, 'Big: The Role of the State in the Modern Economy.' Broadcast on 15 February 2022.