Nine's Federal Politics Editor Michael Pachi joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the successful passage of the government’s new hate crime and gun legislation after an intense late-night Senate sitting.

The discussion highlighted the shift from "hate speech" to "hate crime" focus, including the removal of racial vilification provisions.

Nine's Federal Politics Editor Michael Pachi joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to discuss the successful passage of the government&rsquo;s new hate crime and gun legislation after an intense late-night Senate sitting.
The discussion highlighted the shift from "hate speech" to "hate crime" focus, including the removal of racial vilification provisions.

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New hate crime and gun laws clear Parliament following marathon session

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FULL SHOW: 4BC Mornings with Jason Matthews, January 21st, 2026

Following Queensland’s worst annual road toll in 16 years, Chief Superintendent Mark Wheeler joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to highlight the tragic loss of 15 lives just three weeks into 2026.

He examined the "Fatal Five" behaviours - speeding, impairment, distraction, fatigue, and lack of restraints - that continue to cause preventable tragedies.

Following Queensland&rsquo;s worst annual road toll in 16 years, Chief Superintendent Mark Wheeler joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to highlight the tragic loss of 15 lives just three weeks into 2026.
He examined the "Fatal Five" behaviours - speeding, impairment, distraction, fatigue, and lack of restraints - that continue to cause preventable tragedies.

15 lives in 21 days: Queensland’s road toll crisis continues

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/f45be1fa-e825-4d72-b8de-b3d9001aae22/transcript

It's been reported that there's a staggering $177 million total that Australian public school teachers spend annually from their own pockets to supply their classrooms with basic essentials.

An anonymous music teacher joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to share how this financial burden stems from a deep-seated care for students.

It's been reported that there's a staggering $177 million total that Australian public school teachers spend annually from their own pockets to supply their classrooms with basic essentials.
An anonymous music teacher joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to share how this financial burden stems from a deep-seated care for students.

Why teachers are paying the price for public education

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/88b564ea-a9a6-4751-910a-a5d800019396/clips/70f81ff3-57c6-4dbe-a994-b3d900060739/transcript

New hate crime and gun laws clear Parliament following marathon session

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