MEGT CEO Matthew Hicks joined Gary Hardgrave to discuss the urgent need to address Australia's declining labour productivity and a 30% drop in apprenticeship commencements.

Hicks calls for a critical $5 billion government investment in new employer incentives to combat a worsening skills crisis in Australia. 

MEGT CEO Matthew Hicks joined Gary Hardgrave to discuss the urgent need to address Australia's declining labour productivity and a 30% drop in apprenticeship commencements.
Hicks calls for a critical $5 billion government investment in new employer incentives to combat a worsening skills crisis in Australia.&nbsp;

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Why Australia's apprenticeship drop is a red flag

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FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave, Tuesday March 17th, 2026

The Indian Myna bird has officially been declared a public enemy in Mackay, but experts warn this "flying cane toad" is a national crisis threatening to wipe out our iconic native species. 

From stealing nests to killing young kookaburras, find out why these "super-smart" invaders are winning the battle for our suburbs and what you can do to join the resistance.

The Indian Myna bird has officially been declared a public enemy in Mackay, but experts warn this "flying cane toad" is a national crisis threatening to wipe out our iconic native species. 
From stealing nests to killing young kookaburras, find out why these "super-smart" invaders are winning the battle for our suburbs and what you can do to join the resistance.

Battle for the backyard: Why Mackay is declaring war on the Indian Myna bird

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/276cb013-a615-486f-a629-b4100079b5f0/transcript

Matt Canavan warned that real wages have plummeted to 2011 levels and outlined his strategy to "expand Australia" through mining and manufacturing. 

Listen to his plan to reverse the 14 interest rate rises that he claims are crushing local families.

Matt Canavan warned that real wages have plummeted to 2011 levels and outlined his strategy to "expand Australia" through mining and manufacturing. 
Listen to his plan to reverse the 14 interest rate rises that he claims are crushing local families.

Matt Canavan’s blunt warning on Australia’s $1 trillion debt crisis

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Why Australia's apprenticeship drop is a red flag

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