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    October 15, 2026 · 3 min

    We are thrilled to announce that we are registered with the Victorian Electoral Commission, and will contest the Victorian state election in November 2026. If you live in Victoria join or donate to us here: www.vic.democrats.org.au Outside…

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    September 3, 2026 · 38 min

    We are thrilled to welcome Martin Bella of the Sensible Centre and The Gherk of Snarky Gherkin fame to Keep the Bastards Honest! Show Notes: Want more of Martin Bella? Like and subscribe to him on Facebook and Instagram. Want more of The…

  • 41. All things Victoria

    August 18, 2026 · 1 hr 27 min

    Join National Vice President Elana Mitchell and Victorian Vice President Heath McKenzie as we whip off the dust covers on the podcast and crank up the commentary engine once more. On this episode we cover all things Victoria in the lead up…

  • Seasons Greetings 2025

    December 24, 2025 · 5 min

    At this point in the year, just past the solstice – a turning point recognised across cultures – we are reminded that light does endure, and that seasons do change. It is a time for reflection: on who we are, what we stand for, and the…

  • 40. An election result for the ages

    May 12, 2025 · 1 hr 59 min

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    April 30, 2025 · 56 min

    Education is possibly the third pillar of the cost of living crisis, in that it impacts young people and their families at almost every stage of life before the age of 30.  Elana going to take you through the suite of policies we’ve…

  • 38. The health election

    April 29, 2025 · 29 min

    Picking up from our last episode, Elana will take you through what is essentially the other half of the cost of living crisis - health, and access to healthcare.  The growing inequality in Australia is exacerbated by the increasingly…

  • 37. The cost of living election

    April 25, 2025 · 32 min

    The first in a series of episodes where Elana takes listeners through the logical groupings of 30+ Australian Democrats policy platforms. This episode covers the cost of living crisis – cost of living and a fair economy, income support…

  • 36. The election budget we had to have

    April 3, 2025 · 1 hr 32 min

    Elana is back, and is joined by co-host Steve Baty and Victorian Senate candidate Heath McKenzie to review the 2025 budget, in the wake of the 2025 federal election finally being called. Thanks to the election rendering the budget…

  • 35. The state of... everything

    March 23, 2025 · 15 min

    After an accidental hiatus, Elana is back to discuss her very excellent, totally accurate, very good prediction about the US election. Oh wait, we’re getting an update… Show notes: The very disappointing fact check about the Danish…

  • Seasons Greetings 2024

    December 24, 2024 · 6 min

    Wishing all of our listeners are safe and happy holiday season, and a merry Christmas for those who celebrate. Show Notes The Australian Democrats’ submission to the Senate inquiry into the Online Safety bill, which was referenced in the…

  • 34. The State of the Union

    October 29, 2024 · 1 hr 40 min

    Elana conducts a wellness check on the United States. At the time of publishing this episode the US election is a week away, and to say that it’s one of the most consequential elections the world has ever seen is something of an…

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About the show

Keep the Bastards Honest is the podcast of the Australian Democrats political party. KTBH is where we join the political conversation in #auspol, and explore not just our policy positions and values, but with relevant experts the science and evidence that underpins possible policy solutions for the challenges facing Australia today.