While State Treasurer David Janetzki defends his "no frills" budget, host Gary Hardgrave and political reporter Reese D'Alessandro reveal why cracking down on office stationery won't stop Queensland’s massive looming debt. 

Listen to the team expose the hidden fine print behind the government's tightly managed numbers.

While State Treasurer David Janetzki defends his "no frills" budget, host Gary Hardgrave and political reporter Reese D'Alessandro reveal why cracking down on office stationery won't stop Queensland&rsquo;s massive looming debt. 
Listen to the team expose the hidden fine print behind the government's tightly managed numbers.

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.

4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave

4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave - Highlights

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Why is the QLD Government counting Bic Pens to fix a $7.7 billion interest bill?

Listen to Gary Hardgrave on 4BC Drive weekdays from 3:00pm

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FULL SHOW: Listen back to 4BC Drive with Gary Hardgrave, Tuesday June 23rd, 2026

One in two young Australians are completely abandoning their passions to chase career paths purely for financial survival. 

Future of work expert Dr. Jo Winchester joined Gary to reveal why the cost-of-living crisis is killing youthful ambition early and why it might backfire.

One in two young Australians are completely abandoning their passions to chase career paths purely for financial survival. 
Future of work expert Dr. Jo Winchester joined Gary to reveal why the cost-of-living crisis is killing youthful ambition early and why it might backfire.

Why half of young Aussies are dumping their dream jobs right now

While Pauline Hanson’s latest campaign pulled in a staggering $5 million in grassroots donations, Angus Taylor’s new catchphrase has been universally panned by voters. 

Gary and ANU marketing guru Dr. Andrew Hughes expose the psychological tricks behind successful political messaging and explain exactly where the Opposition's creative team went wrong.

While Pauline Hanson&rsquo;s latest campaign pulled in a staggering $5 million in grassroots donations, Angus Taylor&rsquo;s new catchphrase has been universally panned by voters. 
Gary and ANU marketing guru Dr. Andrew Hughes expose the psychological tricks behind successful political messaging and explain exactly where the Opposition's creative team went wrong.

Why is the QLD Government counting Bic Pens to fix a $7.7 billion interest bill?

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