# #97 - Senator Alex Antic - Roberts-Smith, Immigration, Energy Chaos & ASIO Powers

An episode of [2 Worlds Collide Podcast](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1748669782), 23 Apr 2026, 1 h 17 min.

Audio: https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7abcqzcinumitxr5/Antic_Spotify7047x.mp3

🎙 In This Episode of the 2 Worlds Collide Podcast, I sit down with Senator Alex Antic — for a direct and unfiltered conversation about some of the biggest and most controversial issues facing Australia right now. We dive into the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case — unpacking the national debate, media coverage, and what this situation means for veterans, accountability, and public trust. We also explore global instability — including recent fires at oil refineries around the world — and what that could mean for energy security, supply chains, and Australia’s future. Beyond that, we get into immigration — how current levels are impacting housing, infrastructure, and the broader direction of the country — and why it’s become one of the most debated topics leading into upcoming elections. We also discuss the ASIO Amendment Bill 2026 — what it proposes, the concerns around government powers, and what it could mean for everyday Australians. This is a raw, honest conversation about politics, national security, and the future of Australia. 🧭 In This Episode We Cover: 🪖 The Ben Roberts-Smith case and national debate 🌍 Global refinery fires and energy security concerns 🏡 Immigration, housing, and population pressures ⚖️ The ASIO Amendment Bill 2026 explained 📉 Public trust, media narratives, and government power 🇦🇺 The direction Australia is heading 💥 Support independent voices 🧢 Merch: https://www.2worldscollide.com.au/category/all-products 🤝 Join Patreon: https://www.2worldscollide.com.au/s-projects-side-by-side 📺 Stay Connected YouTube: @2worldscollide Instagram: @2worldscollidepodcast X: @2worldsPodcast Website: https://www.2worldscollide.com.au 🔖 Follow the conversation #2WorldsCollide #AlexAntic #BenRobertsSmith #AustralianPolitics #ImmigrationDebate #ASIO #EnergySecurity #CostOfLiving #RealTalk #IndependentMedia

Shows are listed from Apple Podcasts' charts and directory, and Podcast Index where it is used. Every show and episode belongs to its publisher and plays from the publisher's own feed; this site hosts none of them.