Michael McLaren explores the polarising history of journalist Wilfred Burchett, the first "stateless" Australian, and questions why the current government hesitates to use its legal powers to bar modern security threats like ISIS brides from returning home.

Michael McLaren explores the polarising history of journalist Wilfred Burchett, the first "stateless" Australian, and questions why the current government hesitates to use its legal powers to bar modern security threats like ISIS brides from returning home.

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

You can contact the show on the text line 0460 873 873

Join Michael McLaren on 2GB Afternoons for a mix of news, opinion, entertainment and fun from 12.00pm - 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.
You can contact the show on the text line 0460 873 873

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The Albanese government has committed $230 million to kick-start a 194km high-speed rail link between Sydney and Newcastle, a project estimated to cost nearly $100 billion.

High Speed Rail Authority CEO Tim Parker argues the investment is justified by Australia’s population density, noting that 60% of the population lives on just 2% of the land mass along the east coast.

The Albanese government has committed $230 million to kick-start a 194km high-speed rail link between Sydney and Newcastle, a project estimated to cost nearly $100 billion.
High Speed Rail Authority CEO Tim Parker argues the investment is justified by Australia&rsquo;s population density, noting that 60% of the population lives on just 2% of the land mass along the east coast.

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