#96 - The Hon. John Ruddick - Government Trust, Immigration & Who Takes Power Next
4/19/20261 hr 42 min
🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with the Honourable John Ruddick — Member of the NSW Legislative Council — for a direct and unfiltered conversation about the current state of Australia and the political decisions shaping the country.
We dive into growing concerns around government transparency, the narratives being pushed in politics, and why many Australians are losing trust in leadership and institutions.
We also unpack immigration — how it’s impacting housing, infrastructure, and the cost of living — and why it’s becoming one of the most talked-about issues heading into the next election cycle.
John shares his perspective on the political landscape, what’s happening behind the scenes, and who could realistically take power in the upcoming elections.
Beyond that, we discuss the future of Australia, the role of voters, and what needs to change moving forward.
This is a raw, honest conversation about politics, accountability, and the direction of the country.
🧭 In This Episode We Cover: 🏛 Government transparency and public trust 📉 The growing frustration among everyday Australians 🏡 Immigration and its impact on housing & cost of living 🗳 The upcoming elections and political landscape 💬 Free speech, media, and public discourse 🇦🇺 What’s next for Australia
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First 90 secondsSam Bamford· Host0:00
[upbeat music] One, two, three, four. Yeah. Hi, guys. Welcome back to Two Worlds Collide podcast. On today's episode, we have the honorable John Ruddick. I hope you guys enjoy. And that's it, we're live. John Ruddick, welcome to, uh, Two Worlds Collide podcast, mate. Thanks for coming on.
John Ruddick· Guest0:27
Terrific to see you, Sam. Thanks very much for having me. Congratulations on your podcast, which is really emerging as a force, and it's, uh, good to be back in the state that I was born in, South Australia.
Sam Bamford· Host0:35
You born here?
John Ruddick· Guest0:36
I was born in Mount Gambier. I left when I was three.
Sam Bamford· Host0:39
Mm.
John Ruddick· Guest0:39
But I've always, I've always, when it comes to Sheffield Shield and other things, Big Bash, I'm always sympathetic to, to South Australia.
Sam Bamford· Host0:45
What about the, uh, AFL? Do you follow the, you follow the rugby over in, uh, New South Wales?
John Ruddick· Guest0:49
Follow the Rugby League. Yes.
Sam Bamford· Host0:50
Yeah. And, uh, a lot of people get angry at me for calling it rugby.
John Ruddick· Guest0:53
Yeah, well, y- y- look, we... I fully understand why people who aren't into it don't know the distinction, 'cause it looks very similar, but no, they are very different cultures. They look similar, but the different people play them.
Sam Bamford· Host1:04
Yeah. You get, uh... I'm pretty sure Rugby League is your, like, public school kids- Yes ... and then Union is your, uh, private school kids. That's what's been told to me in the army many years ago when I didn't- Yeah ... understand.
John Ruddick· Guest1:15
Look, that's largely accurate. Rugby Union has also had, over the decades, a, um, a very good Aboriginal recruitment program. So, you know, Aborigines are really talented when it comes to Rugby League, and a lot