Best 20 Australian Government Podcasts

A curated list of the best australian government podcasts to listen to. Each listing includes host, booking agent, and producer contact information to facilitate collaborations.

1. The TBPod

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The TBPod is a podcast for clinicians and policymakers caring for patients with tuberculosis. The podcasts

Host

Dr. Jack Callum

Producer/Network

Actnet

Last Episode Date

Listener Type

Policymaker, Clinician, Public Health Official

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Review

(AU) 10

Avg Length

33 mins
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2. Defence & Security Podcast Network

Defence & Security Podcast Network
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The Defence & Security Podcast Network hosts a unique series of podcasts, featuring discussions with key

Producer/Network

Momentum Media

Last Episode Date

Email

****@defenceconnect.com.au

Listener Type

Government Official

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Rating

4/5

Apple Review

(AU) 69

Avg Length

40 mins

3. The Westminster Tradition

The Westminster Tradition
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Unpacking lessons for the public service, starting with the Robodebt Royal Commission. In 2019, after three

Host

Alison Lloydd-Wright (Female)

Producer/Network

The Westminster Tradition

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Policy Analyst, Public Servant

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Review

(AU) 100

Avg Length

49 mins

4. DOGS

DOGS
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The Australian Council for the Defence of Government Schools (DOGS) looks at public education and separation

Hosts

Jean Ely (Female), Dale Bridge (Male)

Producer/Network

Jean Ely and Dale Bridge

Last Episode Date

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Educator, Parent

Estimated listeners

5. Work with Purpose: A podcast about the Australian Public Sector

Work with Purpose: A podcast about the Australian Public Sector
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Work with Purpose is the must-listen podcast for those working Australia's public sector, covering best

Host

David Pembroke (Male)

Producer/Network

contentgroup

Last Episode Date

Email

****@contentgroup.com.au

Listener Type

Policy Maker, Academic, Government Official

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(AU) 51

Avg Length

42 mins

6. Big Shift For Small Farms

Big Shift For Small Farms
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From soil health to mental health we are discussing the need for A BIG SHIFT in #faming and #agricultural

Producer/Network

NSW Local Land Services

Email

****@lls.nsw.gov.au

Listener Type

Environmental Activist, Farmer, Agricultural Scientist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(AU) 26

Avg Length

37 mins

7. Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability

Have The Nerve: A Podcast About Disability
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Do you have the nerve to talk about disability? Have The Nerve is a podcast brought to you by Spinal Cord

Host

Susan Wood (Female)

Producer/Network

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia

Email

****@scia.org.au

Listener Type

Healthcare Professional, Caregiver, Disability Advocate

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Rating

3/5

Apple Review

(AU) 18

Avg Length

34 mins

8. Need To Know

Need To Know
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The Need to Know Podcast delves into the reality of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) and explores its

Hosts

Bryce Zabel (Male), Ross Coulthart (Male)

Producer/Network

Bryce Zabel

Email

****@gmail.com

Listener Type

Sci-Fi Enthusiast, Researcher, Investigative Journalist

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

United States

Apple Rating

4.7/5

Apple Review

(US) 405

Avg Length

68 mins

9. Flight Safety Australia - Close calls

Flight Safety Australia - Close calls
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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority is a government body that regulates Australian aviation safety. We

Producer/Network

Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Email

****@casa.gov.au

Listener Type

Aviation Professional

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Review

(AU) 18

Avg Length

7 mins

10. Sh*ts F*cked

Sh*ts F*cked
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Sh*ts F*cked is an honest and unfiltered podcast diving into the gritty realities of addiction, recovery,

Host

Paris Le Maistre (Female)

Producer/Network

Paris Le Maistre

Email

****@shtsfckd.com

Listener Type

Mental Health Advocate, Social Worker, Therapist/Counselor

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Review

(AU) 2

Avg Length

67 mins

11. Secondary Rules

Secondary Rules
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Join legal scholars Ryan Goss and Joshua Neoh as they discuss public law and legal theory in their podcast,

Producer/Network

Ryan Goss, Joshua Neoh

Email

****@anu.edu.au

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(AU) 26

Avg Length

37 mins

12. Playgrounds to Politics

Playgrounds to Politics
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Playgrounds to Politics is a podcast by The Connection Table with your host Samantha Dendle, a teenager from

Producer/Network

The Connection Table

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Review

(AU) 1

Avg Length

29 mins

13. Contain This: The Latest in Global Health Security

Contain This: The Latest in Global Health Security
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Produced for the Australian Government's Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security, this fortnightly podcast

Producer/Network

Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Email

****@dfat.gov.au

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(AU) 20

Avg Length

27 mins

14. Clickstarter

Clickstarter
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The daily word on digital marketing and small business in Australia. Dante St James is accredited by

Host

Dante St James (Male)

Email

****@clickstarter.com.au

Estimated listeners

Avg Length

6 mins

15. Never Forget What They Did

Never Forget What They Did
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On March 17 2020, the WHO declared that COVID-19 was a global pandemic.In July 2020, driven by a 24/7 media

Producer/Network

Diane Lee

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Review

(AU) 4

Avg Length

35 mins

16. SHIFT (Shaping How I Feel Today)

SHIFT (Shaping How I Feel Today)
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* Nominated for two Australian Podcast Awards: Most Creative Podcast and Best Fiction Podcast.SHIFT (Shaping

Producer/Network

Beyond Empathy

Email

****@be.org.au

Estimated listeners

Avg Length

46 mins

17. Between Parkes Place and Capital Hill | 6NewsAU

Between Parkes Place and Capital Hill | 6NewsAU
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From the team at 6 News Australia, Between Parkes Place and Capital Hill will break down Australian politics,

Producer/Network

6 News Australia

Email

****@6newsau.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Rating

5/5

Apple Review

(AU) 9

Avg Length

53 mins

18. The Secret Life of Carers

The Secret Life of Carers
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The Secret Life of Carers with Jamila Rizvi is a podcast highlighting the unique experiences of Australia's 3

Producer/Network

Carers Australia

Email

****@gmail.com

Estimated listeners

Most Listeners in

Australia

Apple Review

(AU) 2

Avg Length

28 mins
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