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Follow The Money

Ebony Bennett, Louise Morris

Booking Overview

This is a policy-focused economics and politics interview show covering Australian public affairs, with recurring guests including elected officials, economists, researchers, advocacy leaders and subject-matter experts from the Australia Institute. Agencies could credibly pitch policy researchers, economists, public-interest advocates, senior nonprofit leaders and policymakers with original research or direct expertise in issues such as climate, health, housing, competition and labor regulation; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 440

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: Australia

YouTube: 53.5k subscribers

Instagram: 174.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

glenn.connley@australiainstitute.org.au

podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au

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Host

Ebony Bennett - Deputy Director at the Australia Institute.

Louise Morris - Head of Fossil Fuel Transition at the Australia Institute.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Subject-matter experts with direct experience in Australian economic or public policy issues, including government ministers and legislators, economists, academic researchers, think-tank analysts and leaders of public-interest or community organizations. Strong candidates typically bring original research, policy proposals or senior responsibility in the issue being discussed.
Required Achievements:  
Published policy research or influential analysis, Senior government, academic, think-tank or nonprofit leadership, Direct involvement in legislation, regulation or public-policy implementation, Recognized expertise in climate, health, housing, labor, competition or economic policy

Recent Guest Discussions

Rosa Galvez - Phasing Out Fossil Fuels, Climate Action And Lessons Australia And Canada Can Learn From Each Other.

Maina Vakafua Talia - The Need To Phase Out Fossil Fuels, Climate Change And The Impacts Of Fossil-fuel Policy On Pacific Nations.

Matt Grudnoff - Specialist Costs, Public And Private Health Care, Government Rebates And Health-system Funding.

Luke Slawomirski - Rising Specialist Costs, Private Health Insurance Rebates And The Structure Of Australia’s Health-care System.

Andrew Leigh - Non-compete Clauses, Wages, Productivity, Competition And Proposed Legislation Affecting Worker Contracts.

Recent Topics

Politics, Public Policy, Economics, Climate Policy, Housing Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Jim Chalmers on reform and taking on the far right

October 14, 2026

Treasurer Jim Chalmers outlines the big challenges facing Australia and the importance of changing the status quo – a situation that is clearly not working for many Australians. In this special episode of Follow the Money, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer of Australia, addresses the loss of control many Australians feel right now, the rise of the far-right in Australia, and the importance of meaningful reform. This episode was recorded live at the 2026 Bernie Fraser Oration on Tues...

Younger Australians “locked out” as intergenerational housing divide grows

October 07, 2026

Australia is a rich country, but for many younger Australians, the ability to share in that prosperity is increasingly out of reach. On this episode of Follow the Money, Senator Barbara Pocock, Australian Greens Spokesperson for Housing & Homelessness, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss the housing crisis, its long-term impacts on the lives of younger Australians, and her proposals to turn the situation around. This episode was recorded on Tuesday 6 October. If you or anyone you know needs he...

How the NT won Australia's race-to-the-bottom on online gambling regulation

September 30, 2026

Australia’s multibillion-dollar online gambling industry is effectively regulated by a Northern Territory body with no full-time staff, says Independent MLA Justine Davis. On this episode of Follow the Money, Justine Davis, Independent Member for Johnston in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss Australians’ extraordinary gambling losses, the federal government’s failure to create a national regulator for online gambling, and her proposa...

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Frequently asked questions

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Follow The Money
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How do I get in touch with Follow The Money?

Follow The Money is hosted by Ebony Bennett and Louise Morris. Its publicly listed emails are glenn.connley@australiainstitute.org.au and podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Follow The Money?

The publicly listed emails for Follow The Money: glenn.connley@australiainstitute.org.au and podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au.

How many listeners does Follow The Money have?

Podseeker estimates Follow The Money reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Follow The Money?

Follow The Money typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Subject-matter experts with direct experience in Australian economic or public policy issues, including government ministers and legislators, economists, academic researchers, think-tank analysts and leaders of public-interest or community organizations. Strong candidates typically bring original research, policy proposals or senior responsibility in the issue being discussed. Common among recent guests: Published policy research or influential analysis; Senior government, academic, think-tank or nonprofit leadership; Direct involvement in legislation, regulation or public-policy implementation. Recent guests include Rosa Galvez, Maina Vakafua Talia, and Matt Grudnoff.

How hard is it to get booked on Follow The Money?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Follow The Money cover?

Recent episodes cover Politics, Public Policy, Economics, Climate Policy, and Housing Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au

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