Politics, Power and Pushback with Mehreen Faruqi

The rent’s too high, the planet’s on fire, and your HECS debt is growing while you sleep—so what now? With federal election around the corner, Dilpreet Kaur Taggar sits down with Senator Mehreen Faruqi—Deputy Leader of the Greens—to dive into the big debates shaping Australia’s future. Why is a trip to the dentist a luxury, why does homeownership feel further out of reach, and can any party truly challenge a system dominated by the same two players? From climate action to the fight against racism, Mehreen lays out the battles ahead. Listen now, only on SBS Spice, wherever you find your podcasts.

With the federal election looming, Senator Mehreen Faruqi joins SBS Spice to break down key issues shaping Australia’s future.

One in three big corporations pay zero tax at a time when people are struggling in a cost of living crisis. People can't put food on the table, can't pay their rents, can't pay their mortgages. If we do change laws and get them to pay their fair share, we can actually fund and invest in the things that people need.

Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Deputy Leader of the Greens

Tap the audio player to listen as Senator Mehreen Faruqi unpacks the policy battles shaping the election—from housing and HECS to healthcare and climate—and what it will take to disrupt a political system dominated by the major parties. SBS Spice is your go-to for South Asian Australian culture, exploring what makes us tick—or ick.

This interview is part of SBS Spice's coverage of the 2025 Australian federal election:

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