Paul Lucas
Nine months ago the Deputy Premier was warned that Queensland Health staff may be ‘underpaid’ if the new payroll system went live. Paul Lucas claims he wasn’t aware of the problems with the new payroll system until last week. Michael Smith wants to know if the buck stops at the top.
Barnaby Joyce
Senator Barnaby Joyce joins Michael Smith in the studio to discuss his new place in politics and to take listener’s questions. Several hot topics are addressed including Rudd’s spending and new health system plan, Queensland law and order, asylum seekers and the population boom. Listen now.
Australia for Australians
I have long said that the primary responsibility of government is security – in particular border control. The second responsibility is to provide fair markets for citizens to trade in. The ...
Croc chase
Reece McLaughlin looked like a real tasty morsel to a big croc that obviously eyed him up for a while before launching an attack. 4BC Drive chats to Reece on the phone as he describes the comedy of errors that left him up a tree with a snagged cast net around his wrist and the hungry croc below!
The Bali Life Foundation
Brad Little is a landscape gardener from Australia who had a life changing experience when visiting Bali. Along with his wife Siska, Brad set up an orphanage for disadvantaged street kids. 4BC Drive with Michael Smith wants to help Brad build a larger orphanage. Take a listen to the listeners who want to help out.
Charity case
With Queensland Health under the gun for its faulty pay system, Allan Drake-Brockman, legal professional with DLA Philips Fox, speaks to Michael Smith about the rights of the affected workers. Unbelievably, the latest reports indicate that the department is advising employees to seek help from local charities.
The Park defence
It took Pam Lane 23 days to join Michael Smith on air to discuss the ongoing dramas with The Park psychiatric facility. The CEO of the Darling Downs-West Moreton Health Service District attempts to explain the constant locking problems at the facility.
What do you do Joe?
Are you being ripped off at the pump? 4BC Drive with Michael Smith wants answers from the top. ACCC Commissioner Joe Dimasi attempts to explain how they keep the big petrol companies in line. How do you think he went? Take a listen.
Photos - Our Right to Feel Safe
Public Forum - Our Right to Feel Safe
Australia loosens its belt
Peter McDonald, Director of the Australian Demographic and Social Research Institute talks to 4BC Drive about the growing population in Australia, and if 35,000,000 people can be expected to populate Australia by 2050.
Barnaby Joyce bites
4BC Drive: Barnaby Joyce wasn’t happy about the loss of his portfolio and has spat the dummy. Glenn Milne from The Australian discusses Barnaby’s present position, and why he should essentially take the news with a little more decorum. Listen now.
Milkman lottery
Scarborough milkman Colin returned to work this week, working his usual night shift from 11pm to 10.30am despite winning a $2.25 million keno jackpot at the Redcliffe RSL. Colin joins Michael Smith talking about the win.
Founder Brad Little
Bali Life Foundation was set up by Brisbane surfer Brad Little. He works directly with disadvantaged children with very little financial backing. Michael Smith finds out more with Brad.
Cops told to back down
Queensland Police have been told not to pursue drink drivers following a coroner's report into road deaths during police chases. Michael Smith asks Queensland Police Commissioner Bob Atkinson if he agrees with the reports findings.
Private debates
Bring the debates out of the parliament and involve the public – that’s the message that John-Paul Langbroek is touting, and which Anna Bligh is disagreeing with. 4BC Drive talks to John-Paul about who has a say in privatisation, and if it’s good for the economy.
Pam Lane interview - Oct 09
Michael Smith speaks to Pam Lane, the CEO of the Darling Downs-West Moreton Health Service District, about the issues that are coming to light in regards to The Park institute. She answers questions regarding security door faults, staff morale issues and patient care
Refugee Report
United Nations High Commission for Refugees have released a report with the latest figures for Australia. With Christmas Island nearing capacity, ex-Minister for Immigration Philip Ruddock speaks to 4BC Drive about increasing concern regarding this influx, which is reaching unmanageable proportions.
Langbroek rethink
A lot of listeners contacted 4BC after John-Paul Langbroek’s recent conversation with Greg Cary, asking for a clearer answer in regards to his support for the mandatory minimum sentencing in our justice system. Michael Smith has John-Paul on the phone again to confirm his views.
