Logo

    Bringing out the hay - budget analysis with Amanda Lovell

    en-AUAugust 26, 2021
    What was the main topic of the podcast episode?
    Summarise the key points discussed in the episode?
    Were there any notable quotes or insights from the speakers?
    Which popular books were mentioned in this episode?
    Were there any points particularly controversial or thought-provoking discussed in the episode?
    Were any current events or trending topics addressed in the episode?

    About this Episode

    Becher calls it the hay-out-of-the-barn budget. The Gutwein Government has handed down a surprise-free state budget. The first since the Liberals held power in the election. The numbers were better than expected. While other states are foundering, Tasmania is sailing strong through the COVID storm. Fresh out of budget lockdown, the editor of the Tasmanian Business Reporter, Amanda Lovell, joined the FontCast will all the juicy budget details. Most importantly, she said the journalists were fed extremely well while they were cut off from the outside world. That's usually a sign that there there is a healthy budget on the way... and there was. Tens of thousands of new jobs. Dwelling approvals up by almost 50 per cent on last year. Retail trade and exports are also forecast to surge. But it's come at a cost. The return to surplus has been pushed back to keep the state running so strongly. That's where Becher's metaphor comes in. All the hay that had been stockpiled in the barn in preparation for a long, cold winter is being hauled out now winter is here. It reeks of sound economic management. Now that the hay is being distributed and the barn is emptying out, what could possibly go wrong?

    Jump into this special episode of the FontCast with Brad Stansfield, Brad Nowland, Becher Townshend and Amanda Lovell to find out.

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Recent Episodes from FontCast

    Mini FontCast - Flushing out the Lambies

    Mini FontCast - Flushing out the Lambies

    A Liberal Party MP finally drew a comment from a Lambie candidate but why are they keeping such a low profile?

    This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. 

    FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics.

    The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    FontCast
    en-AUMarch 10, 2024

    Ploughed not written

    Ploughed not written

    After the rural launch of the Liberal Party's campaign, has the FontCast election prediction needle moved? 

    Becher is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to the electoral shenanigans of the past week.  

    Even though Brad is away on assignment, this is an action-packed episode of the FontCast: Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election. 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mini FontCast - AJ's AFL conspiracy theory

    Mini FontCast - AJ's AFL conspiracy theory

    Tasmania's top political minds give their predictions for the upcoming state election seat by seat.  

    This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. 

    FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics.

    The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Mini FontCast - Killick's mystery poll

    Mini FontCast - Killick's mystery poll

    Tasmania's top political minds give their predictions for the upcoming state election seat by seat.  

    This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. 

    FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics.

    The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The only poll that matters

    The only poll that matters

    It's been a week of policy announcements, gaffs and mysterious opinion polls but what does it all mean as we barrel towards the Tasmanian election in just a few weeks time.

    Becher is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse the flurry of activity. 

    Even though Brad is away on assignment, this is an action-packed episode of the FontCast: Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election. 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    FontCast
    en-AUMarch 01, 2024

    Mini FontCast - Where is Lambie

    Mini FontCast - Where is Lambie

    Tasmania's top political minds give their predictions for the upcoming state election seat by seat.  

    This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. 

    FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics.

    The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    An avalanche of independent want-to-bes

    An avalanche of independent want-to-bes

    It's been a wild first week of the election campaign

    Becher is joined by the Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick and Win News Director Alex Johnston to analyse the flurry of activity. 

    Even though Brad is away on assignment, this is an action-packed episode of the FontCast: Tasmania's leading place to get genuine and unfiltered state political commentary and analysis for the 2024 election. 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    FontCast
    en-AUFebruary 23, 2024

    Mini FontCast - Around the grounds election predictions

    Mini FontCast - Around the grounds election predictions

    Tasmania's top political minds give their predictions for the upcoming state election seat by seat.  

    This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. 

    FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics.

    The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    FontCast
    en-AUFebruary 22, 2024

    Mini FontCast - Why are we going to an election?

    Mini FontCast - Why are we going to an election?

    Cutting-edge analysis of why Tasmania finds itself going back to the polls a year ahead of schedule. 

    This is a highlight from the most recent emergency FontCast featuring Becher Townshend, Brad Stansfield from Font PR with Win News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from the Mercury David Killick. 

    FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast, the only place to get clear, informed, fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics.

    The home of Tasmania’s best political commentary. 

     

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    FontCast
    en-AUFebruary 20, 2024

    To the polls - emergency FontCast

    To the polls - emergency FontCast

    It's on like Donkey Kong. The emergency FontCast button has been pushed after months of speculation. Tasmania is going to the polls on March 23.

    Brad and Becher are joined by Win TV News Director Alex Johnston and Political Editor from The Mercury, David Killick to analyse the situation and make their predcitions.

    Will Premier Jeremy Rockliff's gamble pay off and restore the Liberal Party's majority or will it be a minority government.

    Wtih parliament increasing from 25 seats to 35, anything could happen. 

    Catch this emergency episode of the FontCast for Tasmania’s best political commentary. FontCast is the state's top-rating homegrown podcast and the only place to get clear, informed and fearless analysis of Tasmanian politics. 

    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Logo

    © 2024 Podcastworld. All rights reserved

    Stay up to date

    For any inquiries, please email us at hello@podcastworld.io