This week on The Five Minute Advocate, Eva Cox breaks down the troubling shifts in democracy, social care, and economics, as nations worldwide—from Australia to the U.S.—increasingly prioritise profit over people. With democracy under threat and communities disconnected, she calls for a return to values of care, social connectivity, fairness and true citizenship to restore societal balance.

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In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate Julie Mackin critiques Australia’s $400 billion submarine deal with the US, arguing that funds are urgently needed to address domestic issues.

She highlights the crisis in NSW’s mental health sector, where psychiatrists face burnout and low pay, risking mass resignations. Mackin questions why the government prioritizes defense spending over essential services like healthcare, infrastructure, and climate action.

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In this episode of The Five Minute Advocate, Michael Walker reflects on a historic moment as Britain announces its decision to return the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius after over 200 years. While Diego Garcia will remain a military base, this victory highlights the power of persistence and international law, offering hope to advocates everywhere who face an overwhelming disparity in power that they can still achieve their goal.

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