Straight Talk with Mark Bouris The problem with Australian politics! Craig Laundy on Energy, AI and Australia’s Next Crisis
Mar 2, 2026
Craig Laundy, former federal MP and family business operator in hospitality and media, discusses politics, energy policy, AI and his family’s recent radio purchases. He talks about AI’s economic impact and the power demands of data centres. He argues for long-term planning on tax, infrastructure and water. He also explains why the Laundys invested in radio and how they’ll run the stations.
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Family Culture Plus AI Revived The Bulldogs
- Combining a family-first club culture with data smarts creates a sustainable competitive edge.
- Craig Laundy cites Canterbury's youth programs plus Quantium-style AI analytics as the formula that revived the Bulldogs.
From Pub Family To Federal Parliament
- Craig Laundy was a publican's son from Strathfield who worked in the family business for 23 years before entering politics.
- He credits Mike Baird for spotting his potential and encouraging him into preselection and parliament.
Executive Power Enables Deal Driven Leadership
- Decisive leadership style (Trump's 'art of the deal') can yield quick deals but relies on strong executive power and carries political risks.
- Laundy says US executive actions bypass Congress, making rapid moves possible but controversial.