People with unpaid court fines could be at risk of having cars clamped or seized from tonight.  

The Government's trialling number plate scanning technology, which bailiffs can use at police checkpoints to identify fine evaders.  

Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking there's more than $100 million in unpaid fines. 

He hopes the trial's effective in clamping lots of cars, because the rest of the country is sick of people not facing consequences. 

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People with unpaid court fines could be at risk of having cars clamped or seized from tonight. &nbsp;
The Government's trialling number plate scanning technology, which bailiffs can use at police checkpoints to identify fine evaders. &nbsp;
Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith told Mike Hosking there's more than $100 million in unpaid fines.&nbsp;
He hopes the trial's effective in clamping lots of cars, because the rest of the country is sick of people not facing consequences.&nbsp;
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Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the number plate scanning technology to identify court fine evaders

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US Correspondent Simon Marks joined Mike Hosking to chat the latest out of the USA.

Trump has reportedly rejected Iran's 14-point peace plan which included forces to be withdrawn from near Iran's borders, and for all hostilities to cease including Israel's attacks in Lebanon.

And, the fleet of fluro-yellow Spirit Airlines planes have been grounded as the company closes it's doors.

"They've been in the game for 15 years and they revolutionised the game of American flying," Marks said. 

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US Correspondent Simon Marks joined Mike Hosking to chat the latest out of the USA.
Trump has reportedly rejected Iran's 14-point peace plan which included&nbsp;forces to be withdrawn from near Iran's borders, and for all hostilities to cease including Israel's attacks in Lebanon.
And, the fleet of fluro-yellow Spirit Airlines planes have been grounded as the company closes it's doors.
"They've been in the game for 15 years and they revolutionised the game of American flying," Marks said.&nbsp;
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Simon Marks: US Correspondent chats Spirit airlines closure and Iran war updates

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ACT's newly released immigration policy includes a $6 daily levy on temporary work visas to help fund infrastructure. 

Federated Farmers employment spokesperson Karl Dean joined Mike Hosking to chat about the proposed changes and how they would impact our farming and agricultural industries. 

"We struggle to get skilled migrants now, they look at Australia, they look at Canada, they choose those over New Zealand. This is another barrier," Dean said. 

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ACT's newly released immigration policy includes a $6 daily levy on temporary work visas to help fund infrastructure.&nbsp;
Federated Farmers employment spokesperson Karl Dean joined Mike Hosking to chat about the proposed changes and how they would impact our farming and agricultural industries.&nbsp;
"We struggle to get skilled migrants now, they look at Australia, they look at Canada, they choose those over New Zealand. This is another barrier," Dean said.&nbsp;
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Karl Dean: Federated Farmers employment spokesperson on ACT's proposed daily surcharge on temporary work visas

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Data from the latest annual ratepayer report shows rates are up an average of $451 nationwide to an average total of $3,386.

The report additionally shows debt is climbing with councils owing around 220% of their annual rates revenue.

Taxpayers Union Executive Director Jordan Williams joined Mike Hosking to discuss the report.

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Data from the latest annual ratepayer report shows rates are up an average of $451 nationwide to an average total of $3,386.
The report additionally shows debt is climbing with councils owing around 220% of their annual rates revenue.
Taxpayers Union Executive Director Jordan Williams joined Mike Hosking to discuss the report.
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Jordan Williams: Executive Director at Taxpayers Union on report showing resident rates are up $451 on average

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Paul Goldsmith: Justice Minister on the number plate scanning technology to identify court fine evaders

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