Major changes have been announced today with the RBA banning surcharges for debit and credit cards from October and the Fair Work Commission moving forward with abolishing junior rates, but it's left experts warning it'll hurt everyday Australians.

Major changes have been announced today with the RBA banning surcharges for debit and credit cards from October and the Fair Work Commission moving forward with abolishing junior rates, but it's left experts warning it'll hurt everyday Australians.

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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'Smoke and mirrors' - The economic decisions which will hurt everyday Aussies

As Aussies spend 40 hours a week online flocking to platforms like Amazon and Temu, department store staple David Jones has collapsed under massive structural overheads. 

Retail expert Brian Walker joined the show to explain why the traditional shopping model failed and what a radically downsized future will look like.

As Aussies spend 40 hours a week online flocking to platforms like Amazon and Temu, department store staple David Jones has collapsed under massive structural overheads. 
Retail expert Brian Walker joined the show to explain why the traditional shopping model failed and what a radically downsized future will look like.

How online giants and $23M rents pushed David Jones to the brink

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Afternoons with Michael McLaren - Thursday, 5th November

2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has weighed in on the US midterm election results, saying American voters have sent Donald Trump and the Republicans a "very strong message" following a strong showing from the Democrats. 

2GB Afternoons host Michael McLaren has weighed in on the US midterm election results, saying American voters have sent Donald Trump and the Republicans a "very strong message" following a strong showing from the Democrats.&nbsp;

'Smoke and mirrors' - The economic decisions which will hurt everyday Aussies

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