Mike speaks with Terry Barnes, former Howard government adviser, about the 2026 Federal Budget, which he says exposed more broken promises from Labor, with even the ABC turning critical.

Case in point is the controversial housing policies and structural tax changes that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had previously ruled out.

Mike speaks with Terry Barnes, former Howard government adviser, about the 2026 Federal Budget, which he says exposed more broken promises from Labor, with even the ABC turning critical.
Case in point is the controversial housing policies and structural tax changes that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had previously ruled out.

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 - Labor's budget lies has even the ABC turning on them

Wake Up with Mike Jeffreys - Monday 18th May

Mike speaks with Leith Van Onselen about the fallout from last week’s budget and whether Labor alienated older voters while targeting younger Australians.

Leith covers proposed changes to capital gains tax discounts, negative gearing and discretionary trusts, with the measures pitched as tackling intergenerational inequality.

Mike speaks with Leith Van Onselen about the fallout from last week&rsquo;s budget and whether Labor alienated older voters while targeting younger Australians.
Leith covers proposed changes to capital gains tax discounts, negative gearing and discretionary trusts, with the measures pitched as tackling intergenerational inequality.

Leith Van Onselen - Labor alienates older voters while targeting younger Aussies

Mike speaks with Dr Marny Lishman, Doctor of Psychology, about how romantic comedies shaped unrealistic ideas about love for many women who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s.

She explains how films and fairy tales promoted the idea of being rescued by the “perfect man,” while overlooking self-reliance and resilience.

Dr Lishman says true empowerment comes from realising we can face life’s challenges ourselves, and asks: what message did your favourite rom com teach you?

Dr Lishman's latest book ‘Only You: The Unexpected Gift of Being Alone’ available now wherever books are sold

Mike speaks with Dr Marny Lishman, Doctor of Psychology, about how romantic comedies shaped unrealistic ideas about love for many women who grew up in the 1980s and 1990s.
She explains how films and fairy tales promoted the idea of being rescued by the &ldquo;perfect man,&rdquo; while overlooking self-reliance and resilience.
Dr Lishman says true empowerment comes from realising we can face life&rsquo;s challenges ourselves, and asks: what message did your favourite rom com teach you?
Dr Lishman's latest book &lsquo;Only You: The Unexpected Gift of Being Alone&rsquo; available now wherever books are sold

Terry Barnes - Labor's budget lies has even the ABC turning on them

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