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Why we need to cut through Australia's Tall Poppy Syndrome
Season 5 · Episode 115

Why we need to cut through Australia's Tall Poppy Syndrome

The Briefing · LiSTNR

March 12, 202411m 5s

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Show Notes

Australia’s love of an underdog is really special and unique – we're always cheering on the Aussie battler.  

It goes hand in hand with our belief that everyone deserves a fair go, but we’re also pretty renowned for being the first to cut down someone who might stand out. 

It’s called Tall Poppy Syndrome and has become synonymous with Australian culture. But why? And is it time to rethink our approach to success and standing out? 

On today’s episode, The Briefing host Sacha Barbour-Gatt talks to Dr Rumeet Billan, the author of 2023 study ‘The Tallest Poppy’, to find out. 

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