Michael critiques the ACTU’s "yoga mat approach to economics," arguing that the push for a 35-hour work week and five weeks of annual leave ignores Australia’s decade-long productivity doldrums.

Michael critiques the ACTU&rsquo;s "yoga mat approach to economics," arguing that the push for a 35-hour work week and five weeks of annual leave ignores Australia&rsquo;s decade-long productivity doldrums.

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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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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'Magic pudding' - Unions push for 5-weeks leave and 35-hour work weeks

Stars Claire Lyon and Nathaniel Parker opened up about stepping into the iconic shoes of Eliza Doolittle and Professor Henry Higgins at the Sydney Opera House. 

Hear how direct advice from Dame Julie Andrews gave them the confidence to make these legendary roles their own and pull off the high-stakes production.

Stars Claire Lyon and Nathaniel Parker opened up about stepping into the iconic shoes of Eliza Doolittle and Professor Henry Higgins at the Sydney Opera House. 
Hear how direct advice from Dame Julie Andrews gave them the confidence to make these legendary roles their own and pull off the high-stakes production.

The stars of the Australian production of My Fair Lady join Michael

Michael McLaren says that while two of Australia's prominent national security figures have urged the country to embrace honesty, decision-makers and the population need to be open and willing.

Michael McLaren says that while two of Australia's prominent national security figures have urged the country to embrace honesty, decision-makers and the population need to be open and willing.

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