Gary explains why Australia’s complex, means-tested pension feels like a bureaucratic trap compared to New Zealand’s simple, universal retirement system.

Gary explains why Australia&rsquo;s complex, means-tested pension feels like a bureaucratic trap compared to New Zealand&rsquo;s simple, universal retirement system.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

4BC Drive, live every weekday afternoon. With the latest news, 4BC will keep you updated on your drive home.

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'Beaten by the bureaucracy': How the Australian pension system beats down retirees

Listen to Carla Bignasca on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3pm-6pm.

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FULL SHOW: 4BC Drive with Carla Bignasca, August 26th, 2026

Beyond hot food and classic soup recipes, Meals on Wheels volunteers serve as crucial first responders for isolated locals every single day. 

CEO Evan Hill reflected on seven decades of community connection, the launch of their new commemorative book, and how a simple knock on the door continues to safeguard our state's most vulnerable.

Beyond hot food and classic soup recipes, Meals on Wheels volunteers serve as crucial first responders for isolated locals every single day. 
CEO Evan Hill reflected on seven decades of community connection, the launch of their new commemorative book, and how a simple knock on the door continues to safeguard our state's most vulnerable.

How three meals in an Ipswich kitchen built 70 years of care across Queensland

Entertainment guru Harvey Lister joined 4BC Drive to share incredible behind-the-scenes stories from Dolly Parton’s legendary Australian tours. 

Discover how a custom oversized tour bus nearly cancelled her visit until a future Prime Minister stepped in to save the show.

Entertainment guru Harvey Lister joined 4BC Drive to share incredible behind-the-scenes stories from Dolly Parton&rsquo;s legendary Australian tours. 
Discover how a custom oversized tour bus nearly cancelled her visit until a future Prime Minister stepped in to save the show.

'Beaten by the bureaucracy': How the Australian pension system beats down retirees

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