The Western Australian MP Ben Dawkins recently garnered international headlines when he legally changed his name to Austin 'Aussie' Trump.

In his first ever sit-down interview, Aussie Trump joins The Last Place on Earth to explain his shift in identity and walk us through his chequered political past.

We discuss:

• The traits of Donald Trump's that Aussie does and does not identify with.
• The circumstances in which Aussie left the Labor party.
• The circumstances in which Aussie left One Nation.
• Aussie's allegation that our current government is the most corrupt in WA's history.
• The plans and policies Aussie Trump is bringing to next month's state election.

Aussie reckons we're woke, inner-city ideologues. Listen to find out if we can find any common ground.Find news, opinion, and analysis at www.lastplaceonearth.com.au — and be sure to subscribe to stay up to date.

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It's clear the WA government is captured by the resources industry, but Brad Pettitt's seen it closer up than most. He joins The Last Place on Earth to reflect on his time as the sole Greens Parliamentarian in Western Australia's parliament.

Brad explains how mining companies exert their influence, and what entrance they use when visiting the Premier at Parliament House.

He also looks ahead to what might happen in the WA state election and how things might change if the Greens gain the balance of power in the upper house.

Plus, Gerard and Jesse debrief Premier Roger Cook's recent trip to Karratha, where he received a less than warm welcome, and contemplate what a US TikTok ban might mean for Australians.

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'Is TikTok knockin' on heaven's door?' - The Last Place on Earth

WA government statement on Roebourne District High School redevelopment

'Community members disappointed as additional Roebourne school funding fails to deliver original plan' - Ngaarda Media

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Recently launched independent candidate for Fremantle Kate Hulett joins the podcast to discuss her plans to do politics differently.

She says Freo has been taken for granted by Labor - and that a local community independent could be the answer.

Plus, it's been a grim week for Western Australian marine life. Gerard and Jesse talk shark nets, oil spills, and fish kills.

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Links:

Santos pleads guilty over Varanus Island dead dolphin oil spill - Boiling Cold

Shark freed from Cottesloe Beach barrier after 27-hour operation - WAToday

Failed net to blame for dead fish washed up on Perth beach - WAToday

Gina Rinehart's incredible act for Donald Trump is revealed and why she wants Australia to 'watch and learn' - The Daily Mail

WA election 2025: Artist and retailer Kate Hulett set to be named as Independent candidate in Fremantle - The West Australian

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