Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Friday, 4th September

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'More than just football' - Why Australia needs to do more to win over the Pacific

Michael McLaren has unpacked how the PNG deal is more than just an attempt to build the NRL internationally as China attempts to strengthen its grip on the Asia-Pacific region.

'Time for his perspective' - Liberal MP reveals reason behind former Iranian Crown Prince invite

The Shadow Minister for Education and Indigenous Australians Julian Leeser has revealed to Michael McLaren the reason behind the Coalition's decision to invite the former Iranian Crown Prince, now political activist Reza Pahlavi, to Australia.

The biggest threat to Australia's bee population

The CEO of the Australian Honey Bee Industry Council Danny Le Feuvre has explained to Michael McLaren the impact of the varroa mite,

'More will die' - Shadow Home Affairs Minister's grim warning as illegal tobacco destroys lives

Senator Jonno Duniam has warned Michael McLaren that current government policy has turned a blind eye to the innocent people caught up in the illegal tobacco trade.

Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Thursday, 3rd September

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How five everyday Aussies designed our flag 125 years ago today

From a 14-year-old schoolboy to forgotten working-class entrants, Speaker Milton Dick honours the everyday Australians who created our national symbol in a 1901 competition. 

'Risky' - Why Taylor trying to have his cake and eat it too is dangerous

Michael McLaren has warned the Opposition against trying to defy the laws of reality with their plan surrounding the net-zero target and the Paris Agreement.

Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Wednesday, 2 September

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The polling which suggests there is hope for the Liberal Party

There is new polling from the UK, which suggests there might be hope for the Liberal Party.