Dan Ryan of National Conservative Australia unpackS the ideas behind national conservatism and their relevance to the upcoming Australian election. Ryan critiques decades of liberal economic policy, particularly Australia’s low-tariff trade stance, and argues for a reassessment of how free trade, immigration, and taxation have reshaped Western nations. Highlighting how these policies have incentivised deindustrialisation while favouring offshore production, he discusses the challenges this poses to national sovereignty and local job markets. The conversation also delves into how these issues intersect with political dynamics in Australia, including the rise of ‘teal’ independents, the preferential voting system, and the centre-right’s struggle to unite its voter base. Ryan makes the case for a more reasoned, mainstream conversation on trade and immigration reform.

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