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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To ring in the New Year, we wildly speculate on what might happen in 2025.

• How badly is Albo cooked?
• Will Labor maintain its iron grip on Western Australian politics?
• Is the MAGA civil war a sign of things to come?
• What's left for the radical left?
• What will Tanya Plibersek do about Woodside's North West Shelf extension?

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LINKS:

• WA Labor and Liberal parties create memes on TikTok in a bid to woo young voters - The West Australian
• Peter Dutton the latest politician to seek popularity boost by podcast - The Guardian
• 'MAGA civil war': Why are Trump supporters fighting each other over foreign workers? - SBS

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Following the shooting of a health insurance CEO, a mysterious assassin has been winning hearts and minds, at least online. What accounts for his popularity? How does the assassination work as a direct action protest? And how to weigh it all morally?

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Gerard Mazza and Jesse Noakes bring you the latest on power and politics in the west:

• There were reports of a snake on a plane flight between Broome and Perth – but did anyone actually see it?
• The US election has proved the world is getting weirder and everyone wants a purpose.
• Basil Zempilas is gliding up the ladder – will he be Western Australia's next premier?

Read more from Gerard and Jesse on lessons from the US election.

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In this edition of The West Weekly:

• Student protesters chase WA's favourite ex-premier.
• Bazil Zempilas's diabolical R U OK burn.
• Does shipping our gas offshore really help with our energy security?
• Will the Greens and Canberra lobbyists have Western Australians living in caves?

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In this first installment of The West Weekly:

• We're all obsessed with Basil Zempilas.
• No one knows who our premier is – will free zoo tickets help?
• Man the battle stations! Seven West's cold war against nature laws has turned hot.

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