LISTEN: Australia’s Energy Insanity, Mushroom Murders & Dictator Dan’s China Visit – The Court of Public Opinion

In this unfiltered Garage Edition of The Court of Public Opinion, Jeremy Cordeaux tackles some of the most shocking stories and controversial topics of the week. From machete murders in Melbourne to the fallout of Erin Patterson’s mushroom murder sentencing, Jeremy questions the direction of modern Australia. He slams Australia’s soaring electricity costs compared to India, calls out the alarming rise in scams and fake laws, and comments on Qantas CEO salaries and the lingering robo-debt scandal. The episode also touches on Chinese military parades, the global realignment of power, and Australia's uncomfortable ties with dictatorships. Packed with passion, frustration, and historical nuggets — this episode is vintage Cordeaux.

Topics Covered;

• The Cobblebank machete killings in Melbourne

• Sentencing of Erin Patterson, the mushroom killer

• Fake email about curfew laws for over-60s

• Burdick Council bans Welcome to Country in Queensland

• Electricity prices in Australia vs India/China

• Call centre scams and Indian electricity comparison

• Qantas CEO pay debate post-Alan Joyce

• Robo-debt class action payout – how much went to lawyers?

• Chinese military parade and Western tensions

• Dan Andrews and Bob Carr's visit to China

• The Rising Sun pub in Adelaide (sponsor mention)

• Elder Fine Art Auctions (sponsor mention)

• Historical notes: Colonel Sanders, Mary Queen of Scots, John Gorton, iPad Pro launch

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