Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Monday, 2nd June
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Join Michael McLaren on 2GB Afternoons for a mix of news, opinion, entertainment and fun from 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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