Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Monday, 2nd June
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Jun 02, 2025•1 hr 53 min
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Coalition open to 'constructive' talks with Labor on controversial super tax
Following Labor's federal election victory, attention has shifted to their controversial superannuation tax policy, which proposes to increase taxes on super earnings from 15% to 30% for balances over $3 million and tax unrealised capital gains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 02, 2025•19 min
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Friday, 30th May
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May 30, 2025•1 hr 53 min
One Nation's 'best ever result' - Party Secures Four Senate Seats
One Nation has had its best performance at a federal election since 2016, doubling its representation in the Senate, with Pauline Hanson ringing in to vote Warwick Stacey. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 30, 2025•11 min
Finance with Blake Wendt | May 29th, 2025
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May 28, 2025•16 min
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Wednesday, 28th May
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May 28, 2025•1 hr 53 min
'Reunited right' – Morrison reacts to Coalition reconciling, says politics must stand for conviction over stunts
Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison welcomed the Coalition reunion and encouraged leaders to stay principled amid recent internal tensions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 28, 2025•12 min
Michaels hilarious impersonation of Jacqui Lambie after she was re-elected to Senate
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May 28, 2025•44 sec
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Tuesday, 27th May
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May 27, 2025•1 hr 53 min
'Soaking Sydney' – Water prices to surge 23% despite flood chaos
Sydney Water prices are set to rise by an average of 23% over five years—a decision Stuart Ayres says is still problematic for housing growth, despite being lower than the initially proposed 50%. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 27, 2025•20 min
'USS Blue Ridge Docks in Sydney' – US Navy flagship visits Garden Island in Indo-Pacific diplomacy push
USS Blue Ridge, a major US Navy command ship, arrived in Sydney Harbour as part of its Indo-Pacific diplomatic tour. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 26, 2025•11 min
'Taxing paper profits? – David Murray warns against move to tax unrealised capital gains
Former Commonwealth Bank CEO and ex-Future Fund chair David Murray has strongly pushed back on proposals to tax unrealised capital gains, calling it dangerous and economically unsound. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 23, 2025•11 min
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Friday, 23rd May
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May 23, 2025•1 hr 52 min
'Authenticity in politics is missing' – Katter laments the loss of personality and conviction in modern leaders
Veteran MP and political maverick Bob Katter joined Afternoons the day after his birthday to reflect on his career, authenticity in politics, and the future of the Coalition See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 23, 2025•12 min
Screen Talk with Anna Cordaiy
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May 22, 2025•12 min
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Thursday, 22nd May
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May 22, 2025•1 hr 53 min
Finance with Blake Wendt | May 21st, 2025
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May 22, 2025•12 min
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Wednesday, 21st May
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May 21, 2025•1 hr 54 min
Howard slams Coalition split - 'I'm puzzled as to why it even happened'
Former Prime Minister John Howard has condemned the Nationals’ decision to walk away from the Liberal Party, calling it a “stupid move” that undermines the Coalition’s ability to offer a unified alternative to Labor. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 21, 2025•11 min
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Tuesday, 20th May
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May 20, 2025•1 hr 52 min
BREAKING - Reserve Bank cuts interest rates to 3.85%
The Reserve Bank has delivered its second interest rate cut of the year, lowering the cash rate by 0.25 percentage points to 3.85%. The move brings some relief to home loan borrowers struggling with rising living costs and signals a potential easing of monetary policy amid slowing inflation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 20, 2025•5 min
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Monday, 19th May
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May 19, 2025•1 hr 51 min
'Australia next? – Chalmers’ super tax seen as desperate cash grab amid rising deficits
Drawing a powerful analogy between a heartbreaking Tigers NRL loss and America’s economic stumble, this editorial warns that time is running out for countries like the U.S. and Australia to get their fiscal houses in order. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 19, 2025•7 min
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Friday, 16th May
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May 16, 2025•1 hr 52 min
'Alan’s Aussie return' – Comedy legend Alan Davies to tour Australia for first time in a decade
British comedian and actor Alan Davies is heading back to Australia for his first stand-up tour in over a decade with his new show Think Ahead. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 16, 2025•13 min
'Unfair & unindexed' – Tax cap not adjusted for inflation, hitting more Aussies over time
Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg has reignited criticism of Labor’s plan to tax unrealised capital gains in super accounts over $3 million. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 16, 2025•9 min
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Thursday, 15th May
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May 15, 2025•1 hr 52 min
Screen Talk with Anna Cordaiy
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May 15, 2025•10 min
'What's taken so long?' - Abandoned leagues club to become $285M apartment complex
After more than a decade of inactivity, the derelict Balmain Leagues Club site in Rozelle is finally set for redevelopment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15, 2025•13 min
Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Wednesday, 14th May
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May 14, 2025•1 hr 51 min
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