Phil speaks with conflict strategist and mediator Sarah Blake about Sussan Ley’s historic appointment as the first female leader of the Liberal Party in its 80-year history. The party’s decision comes amid major losses and deep internal division — and while some see it as a step forward for women, others believe it’s more about […]
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Free Rides for Kids: Vic Budget Eases Family Costs in 2026
Phil speaks with Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP, about the Victorian government’s plan to make public transport free for all children under 18 as part of its 2025/26 budget. Starting 1 January 2026, the initiative could save families up to $755 per child each year. It’s a major investment aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures […]
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Wake Up Australia with Mike Jeffreys – Monday 19th May
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Sussan Ley set for extra scrutiny as female Opposition leader
Mike is joined by communication expert Monica Lunin, author of What She Said, to discuss Sussan Ley’s debut as Leader of the Opposition and leader of the Liberal Party. Ley’s first media conference was a chance to define her leadership and the party’s direction after a major election loss. While she showed humility and a […]
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19/05/2025
Rethinking the Vote: Can the System Be Fixed? – Professor David Flint
Mike is joined by Professor David Flint, legal academic and columnist for The Spectator, to discuss whether Australia’s voting system needs reform — with a focus on preferential voting. Professor Flint explains how the current system works, its strengths and weaknesses, and whether changes are needed to ensure fairer and more representative outcomes.
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Phil speaks with conflict strategist and mediator Sarah Blake about Sussan Ley’s historic appointment as the first female leader of the Liberal Party in its 80-year history. The party’s decision comes amid major losses and deep internal division — and while some see it as a step forward for women, others believe it’s more about […]
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21/05/2025
Free Rides for Kids: Vic Budget Eases Family Costs in 2026
Phil speaks with Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP, about the Victorian government’s plan to make public transport free for all children under 18 as part of its 2025/26 budget. Starting 1 January 2026, the initiative could save families up to $755 per child each year. It’s a major investment aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures […]
Phil O'Neil
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20/05/2025
Wake Up Australia with Mike Jeffreys – Monday 19th May
Listen to the full show podcast
Mike Jeffreys
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19/05/2025
Sussan Ley set for extra scrutiny as female Opposition leader
Mike is joined by communication expert Monica Lunin, author of What She Said, to discuss Sussan Ley’s debut as Leader of the Opposition and leader of the Liberal Party. Ley’s first media conference was a chance to define her leadership and the party’s direction after a major election loss. While she showed humility and a […]
Mike Jeffreys
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19/05/2025
Rethinking the Vote: Can the System Be Fixed? – Professor David Flint
Mike is joined by Professor David Flint, legal academic and columnist for The Spectator, to discuss whether Australia’s voting system needs reform — with a focus on preferential voting. Professor Flint explains how the current system works, its strengths and weaknesses, and whether changes are needed to ensure fairer and more representative outcomes.
Mike Jeffreys
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19/05/2025
Phil speaks with conflict strategist and mediator Sarah Blake about Sussan Ley’s historic appointment as the first female leader of the Liberal Party in its 80-year history. The party’s decision comes amid major losses and deep internal division — and while some see it as a step forward for women, others believe it’s more about […]
Phil O'Neil
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21/05/2025
Free Rides for Kids: Vic Budget Eases Family Costs in 2026
Phil speaks with Shane Oliver, Chief Economist at AMP, about the Victorian government’s plan to make public transport free for all children under 18 as part of its 2025/26 budget. Starting 1 January 2026, the initiative could save families up to $755 per child each year. It’s a major investment aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures […]
Phil O'Neil
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20/05/2025
Wake Up Australia with Mike Jeffreys – Monday 19th May
Listen to the full show podcast
Mike Jeffreys
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19/05/2025
Sussan Ley set for extra scrutiny as female Opposition leader
Mike is joined by communication expert Monica Lunin, author of What She Said, to discuss Sussan Ley’s debut as Leader of the Opposition and leader of the Liberal Party. Ley’s first media conference was a chance to define her leadership and the party’s direction after a major election loss. While she showed humility and a […]
Mike Jeffreys
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19/05/2025
Rethinking the Vote: Can the System Be Fixed? – Professor David Flint
Mike is joined by Professor David Flint, legal academic and columnist for The Spectator, to discuss whether Australia’s voting system needs reform — with a focus on preferential voting. Professor Flint explains how the current system works, its strengths and weaknesses, and whether changes are needed to ensure fairer and more representative outcomes.
Mike Jeffreys
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