On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 13th of August 2024, new requirements and a traffic light sanction system have been introduced for beneficiaries, but what does it mean for our jobless youth?

Congestion charging is on the way for our busiest roads. AA Policy Director Martin Glynn talks to Ryan about what it means for you.

Construction confidence is down, and builders believe the slowdown in jobs will continue for at least another year. The Construction Industry Council's Tommy Honey speaks to Ryan.

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On the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast for Tuesday the 13th of August 2024, new requirements and a traffic light sanction system have been introduced for beneficiaries, but what does it mean for our jobless youth? 
Congestion charging is on the way for our busiest roads. AA Policy Director Martin Glynn talks to Ryan about what it means for you. 
Construction confidence is down, and builders believe the slowdown in jobs will continue for at least another year. The Construction Industry Council's Tommy Honey speaks to Ryan. 
Get the Early Edition with Ryan Bridge Full Show Podcast every weekday on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. 
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Full Show Podcast: 13 August 2024

The Australian Government is facing calls to go further with proposed restrictions on gambling ads.

It's looking to ban ads during sports broadcasts, during children's programming, and online.

But a 60-strong alliance —including former prime ministers John Howard and Malcolm Turnbull, and prominent figures from across the political spectrum— are calling for a complete ban.

Australia correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge minor parties are also backing the ball, particularly the Greens.

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The Australian Government is facing calls to go further with proposed restrictions on gambling ads. 
It's looking to ban ads during sports broadcasts, during children's programming, and online. 
But a 60-strong alliance —including former prime ministers John Howard and Malcolm Turnbull, and prominent figures from across the political spectrum— are calling for a complete ban. 
Australia correspondent Donna Demaio told Ryan Bridge minor parties are also backing the ball, particularly the Greens. 
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Donna Demaio: Australia Correspondent on the calls to ban gambling ads in Australia

The AA says the devil will be in the details when it comes to “time of use” charging. 

Transport Minister Simeon Brown says he'll introduce legislation by the end of the year which will see drivers taxed to use some sections of road at certain times. 

AA Policy Director Martin Glynn says while there are benefits, there are also kinks to be worked out. 

He says certain tweaks to the charge will likely be needed. 

Martin Glynn says people going to work or school at set times with no access to public transport need to be catered for.

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The AA says the devil will be in the details when it comes to “time of use” charging.  
Transport Minister Simeon Brown says he'll introduce legislation by the end of the year which will see drivers taxed to use some sections of road at certain times.  
AA Policy Director Martin Glynn says while there are benefits, there are also kinks to be worked out.  
He says certain tweaks to the charge will likely be needed.  
Martin Glynn says people going to work or school at set times with no access to public transport need to be catered for. 
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Martin Glynn: AA Policy Director on the introduction of congestion charging

The Government's being accused of failing to learn from past mistakes with its new benefit sanctions scheme.

It's announced new rules requiring beneficiaries to reapply more often.

People who fail to follow the rules could see half their benefit put on a payment card can that only be spent on essentials.

Youth justice consultant Shirley Johnson told Ryan Bridge we've had measures like this before and claims they didn't work. 

She says it feels foolish to go back and re-do what didn't work before, when other measures are already working and are very effective.

Johnson said that while accountability's important, many young people are grappling with a challenging job market. 

She told Bridge that unemployment's going up, and it's currently twice as high for young people.

Johnson says many young people are doing it tough and punishing them won't help.

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The Government's being accused of failing to learn from past mistakes with its new benefit sanctions scheme. 
It's announced new rules requiring beneficiaries to reapply more often. 
People who fail to follow the rules could see half their benefit put on a payment card can that only be spent on essentials. 
Youth justice consultant Shirley Johnson told Ryan Bridge we've had measures like this before and claims they didn't work.  
She says it feels foolish to go back and re-do what didn't work before, when other measures are already working and are very effective. 
Johnson said that while accountability's important, many young people are grappling with a challenging job market.  
She told Bridge that unemployment's going up, and it's currently twice as high for young people. 
Johnson says many young people are doing it tough and punishing them won't help. 
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Full Show Podcast: 13 August 2024

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