Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to heavily criticise Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen for a severe lack of leadership during Australia's escalating fuel shortage.

He argued that immediate action, such as boosting oil exploration and increasing domestic storage, is desperately needed to keep the country's diesel-reliant economy moving.

Shadow Energy Minister Dan Tehan joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to heavily criticise Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Energy Minister Chris Bowen for a severe lack of leadership during Australia's escalating fuel shortage.
He argued that immediate action, such as boosting oil exploration and increasing domestic storage, is desperately needed to keep the country's diesel-reliant economy moving.

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

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Running on empty: Shadow Energy Minister slams Government over 'clown show' fuel crisis

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Public policy expert Dr Scott Prasser joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to strongly criticise the Queensland government's $100 Back to School Boost, labelling it a "placebo policy" that fails to target families in genuine need.

The pair discussed how universal, non-means-tested handouts contribute to inflation, ultimately suggesting alternative solutions like tax deductibility or cutting government spending entirely.

Public policy expert Dr Scott Prasser joined Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive to strongly criticise the Queensland government's $100 Back to School Boost, labelling it a "placebo policy" that fails to target families in genuine need.
The pair discussed how universal, non-means-tested handouts contribute to inflation, ultimately suggesting alternative solutions like tax deductibility or cutting government spending entirely.

Could making school costs tax-deductible solve Queensland’s back-to-school cash grab?

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Brisbane City Council is tackling the housing crisis by proposing massive high-rise developments of up to 30 storeys around major shopping centres like Carindale and Indooroopilly.

The move has sparked severe backlash from locals in suburbs like Wynnum, who fear the changing landscape despite the Council's assurances of better transport and housing supply.

Brisbane City Council is tackling the housing crisis by proposing massive high-rise developments of up to 30 storeys around major shopping centres like Carindale and Indooroopilly.
The move has sparked severe backlash from locals in suburbs like Wynnum, who fear the changing landscape despite the Council's assurances of better transport and housing supply.

News Deep Dive: How Brisbane City Council plans to fix the housing crisis

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Queensland Rail is facing heavy criticism over a proposal to remove staff from select train stations after 1:00 PM and on weekends, starting in May.

Union leaders and commentators argue this undermines passenger safety and completely ignores the massive surge in public transport use driven by the new 50-cent fares.

Queensland Rail is facing heavy criticism over a proposal to remove staff from select train stations after 1:00 PM and on weekends, starting in May.
Union leaders and commentators argue this undermines passenger safety and completely ignores the massive surge in public transport use driven by the new 50-cent fares.

Union slams Queensland Rail's plan to strip staff from stations

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Running on empty: Shadow Energy Minister slams Government over 'clown show' fuel crisis

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