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.

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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With the nation’s "diesel economy" paralysed and $130 billion wiped from the ledger, Andrew Hastie demands a pivot from political point-scoring to a strategic "war-footing" that secures domestic refining.

With the nation&rsquo;s "diesel economy" paralysed and $130 billion wiped from the ledger, Andrew Hastie demands a pivot from political point-scoring to a strategic "war-footing" that secures domestic refining.

'Sovereign capacity - Australia’s only shield against a $130 billion ASX collapse and $117 oil

Minister Jenny Aitchison faces a "fragile" infrastructure crisis as the state’s primary East-West corridor remains closed indefinitely due to sudden pavement cracking and shifting substructures.

Minister Jenny Aitchison faces a "fragile" infrastructure crisis as the state&rsquo;s primary East-West corridor remains closed indefinitely due to sudden pavement cracking and shifting substructures.

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

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