Clinton Maynard’s weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund &  Co-founder of Macrobusiness, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy.

Clinton Maynard’s weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund &amp;  Co-founder of <a href="http://www.macrobusiness.com.au/">Macrobusiness</a>, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy.

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Australia Overnight with Mike Jeffreys, 12am – 4am weekdays.
Wake Up Australia, 4am - 9:30am weekdays.

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The Treasury of Common Sense with Leith Van Onselen

Listen to the full show podcast - Monday - 20th January

Listen to the full show podcast - Monday - 20th January

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Mike is joined by Luke Achterstraat, Executive Director of Small Business Australia, to discuss Peter Dutton's proposal to reintroduce taxpayer-funded business lunches, which offers small businesses a yearly tax deduction of up to $20,000 for client and employee meals at restaurants, cafes, and pubs—alcohol excluded.

Achterstraat addresses the plan’s potential to boost local economies, reward employees, and alleviate challenges faced by hospitality businesses, which are struggling under rising costs.

The Hawke government cracked down on boozy lunches through the fringe benefits tax in 1986.

Mike is joined by Luke Achterstraat, Executive Director of Small Business Australia, to discuss Peter Dutton's proposal to reintroduce taxpayer-funded business lunches, which offers small businesses a yearly tax deduction of up to $20,000 for client and employee meals at restaurants, cafes, and pubs&mdash;alcohol excluded.
Achterstraat addresses the plan&rsquo;s potential to boost local economies, reward employees, and alleviate challenges faced by hospitality businesses, which are struggling under rising costs.
The Hawke government cracked down on boozy lunches through the fringe benefits tax in 1986.

Peter Dutton flags the return of the business lunch

Mike speaks with Dating Coach Karina Chapman to explore the rising trend of AI companions, examining whether they help ease loneliness or hinder genuine human connections.

While AI companions provide 24/7 availability, judgment-free interaction, and tailored support, Chapman highlights their limitations, including a lack of genuine empathy, potential over-reliance, and privacy risks.

She emphasizes that true relationship success starts with self-understanding and that AI can offer temporary comfort but cannot replace the fulfillment of authentic human connections.

Mike speaks with Dating Coach Karina Chapman to explore the rising trend of AI companions, examining whether they help ease loneliness or hinder genuine human connections.
While AI companions provide 24/7 availability, judgment-free interaction, and tailored support, Chapman highlights their limitations, including a lack of genuine empathy, potential over-reliance, and privacy risks.
She emphasizes that true relationship success starts with self-understanding and that AI can offer temporary comfort but cannot replace the fulfillment of authentic human connections.

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