Mike speaks with political columnist and former Howard government adviser Terry Barnes about whether the Albanese government’s latest budget is its biggest political blunder since John Hewson and his infamous “birthday cake” tax analogy.

The budget has drawn criticism for its complex tax changes, confusing jargon, and difficult-to-explain policies, with some comparing the fallout to Hewson’s damaging 1993 GST moment.

Mike speaks with political columnist and former Howard government adviser Terry Barnes about whether the Albanese government&rsquo;s latest budget is its biggest political blunder since John Hewson and his infamous &ldquo;birthday cake&rdquo; tax analogy.
The budget has drawn criticism for its complex tax changes, confusing jargon, and difficult-to-explain policies, with some comparing the fallout to Hewson&rsquo;s damaging 1993 GST moment.

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;