WGaV Podcasts
Life is politics. Politics is life! Fresh look at Australian regional politics. Here is a link to all our YoutUbe Podcast shows.
Who Gives a Chat - Denis Chapman
Cr Denis Chapman has represented Division 8 since first being elected in 2016, and was re-elected in both the 2020 and 2024 local government elections. Over nearly a decade on Council, he has been involved in a number of significant decisions shaping the Fraser Coast, including the Fraser Coast Sports Precinct, the Fraser Coast Council Chambers development, the Torquay Caravan Park redevelopment, and approvals relating to the controversial multi-storey high-rise development in Hervey Bay.
STUART – CARLY – DENIS
WGaV - Queensland Ban on Words
We take a deeper dive into the Queensland Government’s “Fighting Antisemitism and Keeping Guns out of the Hands of Terrorists and Criminals Amendment Bill 2026”, with a specific focus on the proposed new offence targeting “prohibited expressions”. We’re picking up on what changes if certain slogans are banned by regulation, including phrases the Government has publicly flagged such as “From the river to the sea” and “Globalise the intifada”.
STUART – GEORGE – DAVID – ROBERT
Tones & I - Live Concert Bill - Barnaby Joyce
We break down the Sports Facility and Other Legislation Bill 2025, including proposed changes to Queensland’s concert noise curfews and new restrictions aimed at ticket scalping. We also talk about Tones And I coming to Maryborough and what major events mean for regional communities. And we finish with Barnaby Joyce’s decision to accept free travel from mining magnate Gina Rinehart, and what that says about politics, influence, and accountability.
Stuart – Carly – Jhazara
Who Gives a Vote - Federal Leadership
With leadership spills, challenges, and quiet ambitions bubbling away, the Coalition looks increasingly unsettled. But is the turmoil confined to one side of politics? What about the other federal parties — are they truly secure, or just better at hiding the cracks? In this episode, we break down what’s happening, what could happen next, and why it matters beyond the party room.
George – Stuart – Carly
Who Gives a Vote - Hate Speech - Weapons - Coalition Bust Up
Who Gives a Vote is back this week for a straight talk on the Hate Speech Bill and the Weapons Bill, and what they could mean in practice. We’ll break down what’s actually in the legislation, then track how our local federal members voted and what their votes (or lack of one) say about priorities and accountability. Is it ever acceptable to abstain when big calls are on the table, or is that dodging responsibility? Then we turn to the Coalition break-up: what’s happened, why it matters, and what it could change in Canberra and in our region.
George – Stuart – Carly – David
Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026
Who Gives a Vote is back this week with a frank discussion on three of the most contentious political issues dominating headlines right now. We’re taking a first look at the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 and asking the questions critics are raising: is it rushed, is it bloated, and what could it mean in the real world once it’s law? This isn’t about party lines. It’s about accountability, consequences, and outcomes for everyday Australians.
Stuart – Carly – David
Who Gives a Vote - Daniel's Law - Puberty Blockers - Royal Commission
Who Gives a Vote is back this week with a frank discussion on three of the most contentious political issues dominating headlines right now. We’ll unpack Daniel’s Law and Queensland’s child sex offender register, examine the ongoing debate around puberty blockers and government intervention in medical decisions, and look at the call for a potential royal commission after the Bondi terror attacks. As always, we’ll cut through the slogans to focus on what these decisions mean in practice — for regional communities, for families, and for places like the Fraser Coast that often feel the impact long after the headlines move on.
George – Stuart – Carly – David
Who Gives a Chat - Cr Paul Truscott
Who Gives a Vote is back this week with Stuart Taylor sitting down with Councillor Paul Truscott following the Fraser Coast Regional Council meeting. They dive into two big topics: the future of Torquay Caravan Park and the recent LGAQ decision requiring councillors nominated for Queensland State Parliament to resign their local office.
Paul – Stuart
Adult Crime Adult Time Review
This week, we talk about the Queensland Government’s Adult Time Adult Crime legislative changes. Does it matter that it contrary to the Human Rights Act? Who Gives a Vote goes live each week as the team dives into politics from a local perspective. Real conversations, regional issues, community impact, and how national decisions play out at home. Join the discussion, ask questions, and be part of the conversation that actually affects where we live.
George – Stuart – Carly – David
Qld Govt Changes to Local Govt - 27 Nov 2025
LIVE – Queensland State Government are proposing changes to the Local Government Act. We are going to be looking at a few specific amendments and discuss how they are going to impact local governments and the communities they serve.
George – Stuart – Carly
Townsville and Hinchinbrook BY-ELECTIONS
LIVE – We discuss the upcoming Townsville and Hinchinbrook by-elections. Who Gives a Vote goes live each week as the team dives into politics from a local perspective. Real conversations, regional issues, community impact, and how national decisions play out at home. Join the discussion, ask questions, and be part of the conversation that actually affects where we live.
George – Stuart – Sotera – David