The Morrison Brief: Waze Driver Warnings, Rate Hike Fears & Political Blunders

 

It is another fiery week in Australian politics, economics, and everyday news! On this edition of The Morrison Brief, Brent is joined by veteran commentator Jason Morrison to break down the biggest stories shaking up the nation.

First up, drivers are on high alert following warnings that using navigation apps like Waze to alert others about police or speed cameras could lead to heavy fines. Plus, the Prime Minister faces intense heat after admitting a $6 million grant awarded to his own electorate was not used for its intended purpose, while a Nationals MP gets booted from Question Time after a heated outburst aimed at the PM.

Over in economics, fresh inflation figures have sharply increased the odds of a Melbourne Cup rate hike, sending shockwaves through mortgage holders. Meanwhile, the ATO boss backtracks during Senate Estimates after admitting he jumped to conclusions on business credit card payments, and NSW Premier Chris Minns executes a swift backflip on takeaway coffee cup regulations following a massive media and small business backlash.