'Concerning' - Minister concedes concern warranted on Fire Ants

The Invasive Species Council and NSW Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty share concerns that Red Imported Fire Ants found at a Sydney Logistics Centre may have been there for up to 12 months.  Conceding to Mark Levy that his concerns earlier this month were warranted, Minister Moriarty says she is…

"A lot more money" - State Treasurer says Albanese not providing funding NSW needs

The State Treasurer says their policy to assist small businesses in managing federal tax changes is a common sense approach. Asked if there's tension with the Federal Government over funding and tax changes, Mr Mookhey says he did not want to politicise the issue.  On the Opposition's plan to bui…

EXCLUSIVE - Minister confirms anti-drone tech trial to start this year

Corrections Minister Anoulack Chanthivong has confirmed to Mark Levy that new technology trials will be undertaken this year, to prevent drones from dropping contraband into state prisons. The Minister also responded to claims that the Goulburn Mayor was banned from an open day at Goulburn's corre…

'Won't Cop That' - Levy takes aim at Ag Minister over imported fire ant infestation claim

Mark Levy has called out the State Government's Agriculture Minister for delays in alerting the public to an infestation of fire ants at a Sydney port.  Nationals Leader Gurmesh Singh shared his concerns with management of ants with Mark, before Tara Moriarty called in to defend her response. In …

'Never a good time' - Josh Frydenberg says release of his book is not an intentional distraction for the Liberal Party

Former Liberal MP Josh Frydenberg joined Mark Levy to discuss his new book, 'A Grateful Son', talking about his life and lengthy political career. Mr Frydenberg told Mark that John Howard was an inspiration for him, in his political life.  On a possible return to politics, the former Treasurer sa…

'Litany of failure' - Tony Abbott calls for Veterans Minister to resign over series of mistakes

After Mark Levy took aim at the Federal Government for not removing Veterans Affairs Minister Matt Keogh sooner, former Prime Minister Tony Abbott has called for him to step down.  The Minister is in charge of the department which sent an invitation to an anniversary event to a soldier who died i…

'Big brain' - Jane Hume says she'd welcome Josh Frydenberg back to Parliament

The Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party says she'd welcome Josh Frydenberg back into the Liberal Party, if he chose to run in the seat of Kooyong at the next federal election. Jane Hume told Mark Levy that the leader has a 'big brain' that the party would love to utlise, under a future Taylor Gove…

'Kind of sucks' - Amy Shark's NRL comments resurface after Grand Final announcement

On Friday The Australian reported that Aussie music stars including Amy Shark and Peking Duck would perform as part of a tribute to Jai Arrow, after a Grand Final entertainment deal with Tones and I spectacularly collapsed.  But as the big dance looms comments from Amy Shark have re-surfaced, wit…

'Going up' - Liberal MP slams Government's level of domestic spending

Member for Cook Simon Kennedy has hit out at the Labor Party, saying that their economic management is hurting Australians.  Pressed on ousting the party - Mr Kennedy told Mark Levy that "yes" he would consider doing deals with One Nation. 

'Not mission accomplished' - NSW Premier says more to do for state ahead of 2027 election

NSW Premier Chris Minns has taken aim at his Federal counterparts, saying that Government spending is a key issue for his state.  The Premier says that it's his role to help in lowering Goverment spending, despite spending more than expected in their own budget.   Mr Minns also said the governme…