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

Queensland is facing a desperate shortfall of tradies just as major housing projects, infrastructure builds, and the 2032 Olympics loom. 

Master Builders Queensland’s Michael Hopkins broke down their new blueprint, offering practical policy fixes to recruit apprentices, recognise migrant skills, and keep critical construction on track.

Queensland is facing a desperate shortfall of tradies just as major housing projects, infrastructure builds, and the 2032 Olympics loom. 
Master Builders Queensland&rsquo;s Michael Hopkins broke down their new blueprint, offering practical policy fixes to recruit apprentices, recognise migrant skills, and keep critical construction on track.

How QLD plans to fix its tradie shortage before the 2032 Olympics

Listen to 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm.

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Full Show: 4BC Drive with Carla Bignasca, September 7th, 2026

Step behind the scenes as GOMA curatorial manager Amanda Slack-Smith revealed what it’s like to work alongside giant, iconic puppets like Big Bird and Mr Snuffleupagus. 

 

Step behind the scenes as GOMA curatorial manager Amanda Slack-Smith revealed what it&rsquo;s like to work alongside giant, iconic puppets like Big Bird and Mr Snuffleupagus.&nbsp;
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'Beaten by the bureaucracy': How the Australian pension system beats down retirees

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