4BC Breakfast

In the midst of a national housing shortage, tens of thousands of dollars in government fees and tax costs are preventing empty nesters from downsizing into smaller properties.

Financial educator Zain Peart joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn that without significant stamp duty concessions or government incentives, large family homes will remain locked out for young buyers.

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In a heated exchange during parliamentary questioning, the Reserve Bank of Australia admitted it has not modelled the economic impact of reducing federal government spending.

Economic futurist Evan Lucas joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to analyse the fallout, explaining that while the central bank cites a lack of resources, real fiscal reform would require tackling major budget line items like the age pension and welfare.

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The newly released 2026 Intergenerational Report reveals that Australia's population is aging faster than anticipated due to a rapidly declining birth rate, threatening to place severe pressure on the federal budget.

Economist Gene Tunny joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to explain that while immigration provides a partial buffer, true long-term stability requires addressing root causes like housing affordability and economic stagnation.

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Former Brisbane Lions coach Leigh Matthews joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the club's fourth consecutive Grand Final appearance and their chance to build a modern AFL dynasty.

He weighed in on the team's mental preparation, Chris Fagan's leadership style, and the likelihood of Lachie Neale overturning his one-match suspension at the tribunal ahead of their clash against Fremantle.

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The nearly 100-year-old Coorparoo Bowls Club has been saved after being sold to the local Griffin Hospitality Group, which plans a major overhaul of the clubhouse, bar, and kitchen.

New owner Will Griffin, who originally signed a petition to save the venue, joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to confirm the greens will remain untouched and operations will stay open throughout renovations scheduled for early next year.

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Following S&P Global’s downgrade of Queensland's credit rating to AA, economists are urging the government to axe popular cost-of-living measures like 50-cent public transport fares and sports vouchers.

With Olympic infrastructure costs soaring and investors increasingly favouring Victoria over Queensland, Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast debates whether keeping cheap fares is worth the long-term financial risk.

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The federal government’s overhaul of the working holiday visa program will replace guaranteed second- and third-year visas with a lottery system, potentially wiping out over 10,000 backpacker jobs in Queensland alone.

Queensland Tourism Industry Council (QTIC) CEO Natasha Wheeler joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Breakfast to warn this sudden reduction will devastate regional farms, hospitality, and tourism while worsening local food security and supply chains.

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