Mike is joined by Terry Barnes, political columnist and former Howard government adviser, to discuss whether Anthony Albanese’s office targeted independent MP Helen Haines for political point-scoring, and whether the controversy could damage the Prime Minister’s credibility.

Mike is joined by Terry Barnes, political columnist and former Howard government adviser, to discuss whether Anthony Albanese&rsquo;s office targeted independent MP Helen Haines for political point-scoring, and whether the controversy could damage the Prime Minister&rsquo;s credibility.

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.

Mike provides laughs and companionship, the news & stories of the day from midnight on Mondays. 

When much of the city sleeps, Mike Jeffreys is keeping you company.
Mike&nbsp;provides&nbsp;laughs and companionship, the&nbsp;news &amp;&nbsp;stories of the day from midnight on Mondays.&nbsp;

Overnights with Mike Jeffreys - Highlights

Overnights with Mike Jeffreys

Terry Barnes - Is Albanese's Helen Haines hypocrisy a political backfire

Wake Up with Mike Jeffreys - 26th October 2026

Mike is joined by psychiatrist and social commentator Dr Tanveer Ahmed to discuss whether Australia has become too obsessed with retirement.

With superannuation increasingly a political battleground, should Australians have greater access to their savings when times are tough?

While compulsory super has delivered benefits, are we putting too much emphasis on retirement at the expense of younger generations struggling with housing, raising families and building financial security?

Have we struck the right balance between saving for retirement and enjoying opportunities while we’re young?

Mike is joined by psychiatrist and social commentator Dr Tanveer Ahmed to discuss whether Australia has become too obsessed with retirement.
With superannuation increasingly a political battleground, should Australians have greater access to their savings when times are tough?
While compulsory super has delivered benefits, are we putting too much emphasis on retirement at the expense of younger generations struggling with housing, raising families and building financial security?
Have we struck the right balance between saving for retirement and enjoying opportunities while we&rsquo;re young?

Terry Barnes - Is Albanese's Helen Haines hypocrisy a political backfire

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