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 FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews, September 21st, 2026

In a heated exchange during parliamentary questioning, the Reserve Bank of Australia admitted it has not modelled the economic impact of reducing federal government spending. 

Economic futurist Evan Lucas joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to analyse the fallout, explaining that while the central bank cites a lack of resources, real fiscal reform would require tackling major budget line items like the age pension and welfare.

In a heated exchange during parliamentary questioning, the Reserve Bank of Australia admitted it has not modelled the economic impact of reducing federal government spending. 
Economic futurist Evan Lucas joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to analyse the fallout, explaining that while the central bank cites a lack of resources, real fiscal reform would require tackling major budget line items like the age pension and welfare.

Pensions on the chopping block? The explosive truth about Australia's ballooning welfare budget

The newly released 2026 Intergenerational Report reveals that Australia's population is aging faster than anticipated due to a rapidly declining birth rate, threatening to place severe pressure on the federal budget. 

Economist Gene Tunny joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to explain that while immigration provides a partial buffer, true long-term stability requires addressing root causes like housing affordability and economic stagnation.

The newly released 2026 Intergenerational Report reveals that Australia's population is aging faster than anticipated due to a rapidly declining birth rate, threatening to place severe pressure on the federal budget. 
Economist Gene Tunny joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to explain that while immigration provides a partial buffer, true long-term stability requires addressing root causes like housing affordability and economic stagnation.

Cost of living bomb: Why young Australians are refusing to have kids

Former Brisbane Lions coach Leigh Matthews joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the club's fourth consecutive Grand Final appearance and their chance to build a modern AFL dynasty. 

He weighed in on the team's mental preparation, Chris Fagan's leadership style, and the likelihood of Lachie Neale overturning his one-match suspension at the tribunal ahead of their clash against Fremantle.

Former Brisbane Lions coach Leigh Matthews joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the club's fourth consecutive Grand Final appearance and their chance to build a modern AFL dynasty. 
He weighed in on the team's mental preparation, Chris Fagan's leadership style, and the likelihood of Lachie Neale overturning his one-match suspension at the tribunal ahead of their clash against Fremantle.

FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Jason Matthews, September 21st, 2026

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