Criminal defence lawyer Lauren Cassimatis joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn hat the combination of alcohol and "invincibility" during long weekends leads to a spike in avoidable criminal charges.

She highlighted the modern risks, such as e-scooter DUIs and the legal dangers of "drunk texting," urging Australians to pre-plan their transport.

Criminal defence lawyer Lauren Cassimatis joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to warn hat the combination of alcohol and "invincibility" during long weekends leads to a spike in avoidable criminal charges.
She highlighted the modern risks, such as e-scooter DUIs and the legal dangers of "drunk texting," urging Australians to pre-plan their transport.

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Australia Day long weekend: How to avoid turning a BBQ into a criminal record

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FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews, May 18th, 2026

Australian Made Week kicks off today, with a push from CEO Ben Lazzaro and Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to prioritise local manufacturing for our national economic survival.

The campaign emphasises that if everyone swaps just three everyday items for Australian-made products, it will create thousands of jobs and inject $11 billion into the economy.

Australian Made Week kicks off today, with a push from CEO Ben Lazzaro and Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to prioritise local manufacturing for our national economic survival.
The campaign emphasises that if everyone swaps just three everyday items for Australian-made products, it will create thousands of jobs and inject $11 billion into the economy.

Smashed by the cost of living? Why buying Australian-made might actually save you money

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Following a disastrous Newspoll rating Labor's latest budget as the worst since 1993, Nine's Charles Croucher joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to dissect the growing public mistrust toward Anthony Albanese's government.

They explored the political fallout from proposed tax changes to family trusts and a viral AI campaign from small business owners protesting the capital gains tax.

Following a disastrous Newspoll rating Labor's latest budget as the worst since 1993, Nine's Charles Croucher joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to dissect the growing public mistrust toward Anthony Albanese's government.
They explored the political fallout from proposed tax changes to family trusts and a viral AI campaign from small business owners protesting the capital gains tax.

Labor's Budget Backlash: Why the Latest Newspoll is Calling it the Worst Since 1993

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Australia Day long weekend: How to avoid turning a BBQ into a criminal record

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