Senator Matt Canavan joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to dissect the newly released Federal Budget, heavily criticising the $11 billion in cuts to regional Australia and the decision to stop the Inland Rail at Parkes.

The live interview was abruptly cut short when division bells rang in Parliament, leaving major questions about housing, immigration, and youth policies unanswered.

Senator Matt Canavan joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to dissect the newly released Federal Budget, heavily criticising the $11 billion in cuts to regional Australia and the decision to stop the Inland Rail at Parkes.
The live interview was abruptly cut short when division bells rang in Parliament, leaving major questions about housing, immigration, and youth policies unanswered.

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"Bugger all for regional Queensland": Senator Matt Canavan slams $11B in budget cuts

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FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews, May 14th, 2026

The NRL Magic Round is officially staying in Brisbane until the 2032 Olympics, bringing a massive economic boost to local businesses and the hospitality sector.

Queensland Tourism Industry Council CEO Tash Wheeler joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to explain how the major event drives hotel occupancy during a traditionally quiet month and helps the city prepare for the upcoming Games.

The NRL Magic Round is officially staying in Brisbane until the 2032 Olympics, bringing a massive economic boost to local businesses and the hospitality sector.
Queensland Tourism Industry Council CEO Tash Wheeler joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to explain how the major event drives hotel occupancy during a traditionally quiet month and helps the city prepare for the upcoming Games.

Why Brisbane's Magic Round extension is a massive win for Queensland tourism

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Master Builders Queensland Deputy CEO Michael Hopkins joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down the latest ABS figures, revealing a worrying 9% drop in multi-unit dwelling approvals despite the state's massive housing shortage.

He warned that recent federal budget changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, combined with severe worker shortages, will push the dream of 50,000 new homes a year further out of reach.

Master Builders Queensland Deputy CEO Michael Hopkins joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to break down the latest ABS figures, revealing a worrying 9% drop in multi-unit dwelling approvals despite the state's massive housing shortage.
He warned that recent federal budget changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax, combined with severe worker shortages, will push the dream of 50,000 new homes a year further out of reach.

Where are the tradies? The fight to find 19,000 construction workers in Queensland

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"Bugger all for regional Queensland": Senator Matt Canavan slams $11B in budget cuts

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