Who Really Holds Power in Australia? | Scott Challen

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 02:21:42 +0000

🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Scott Challen for a direct and wide-ranging conversation on power, politics, and what’s unfolding in Australia right now.

Scott is a businessman, a founder of the Australia Lobbying Group (ALG), and the voice behind the Shallow Chal Instagram page. He has also been a driving force behind the Marches for Australia, playing a key role in organising and mobilising large-scale public demonstrations around immigration and government accountability.

We break down the Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 — what it actually contains, why it has alarmed so many Australians, and what it signals for free speech, protest, and political dissent in this country. We also unpack the role of the Australia Lobbying Group, how lobbying really works behind the scenes, and discuss the rallies held on Australia Day in Brisbane, why they occurred, and why they’ve become such a national flashpoint.

This episode isn’t spin.
It isn’t theory.
It’s real-world experience, facts, and uncomfortable truth.

🧭 In This Episode We Cover:
⚖️ The Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026
🏛️ The Australia Lobbying Group and how political pressure is applied
🇦🇺 The Marches for Australia and public mobilisation
🚨 The rallies held on Australia Day in Brisbane
🗣️ Free speech, protest, and government overreach
📢 Power, accountability, and what happens when Australians push back

📌 Timestamps for Easy Navigation:
0:00 – Intro
06:50 – Scott’s background, business & Shallow Chal
21:30 – The Antisemitism, Hate & Extremism Bill unpacked
41:10 – The Australia Lobbying Group & political influence
57:45 – Marches for Australia & Australia Day rallies
1:15:30 – Free speech, protest & final thoughts

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