Facing a national debt nearing $1 trillion, Stephen Smith from Deloitte Access Economics joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to propose a radical five-point tax reform plan capable of raising $57 billion annually.

The strategy centres on simplifying income tax, increasing the GST to 15%, and targeting corporate super profits to correct Australia’s structural budget deficit.

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After realising many freelancers miss out on office festivities, local freelancer is organising a massive "Work From Home Christmas Party" in Brisbane.

Charles Adler joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the event that brings isolated workers together.

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The very best from Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast this week.

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The Albanese government is considering a radical intervention to act as a bulk buyer of natural gas, reselling it at a discount to prevent manufacturing closures.

Financial Expert Scott Phillips joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to criticise the move as a disguised subsidy that burdens taxpayers without solving the long-term supply shortage.

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Productivity Expert from This Productive Australia, Matt Cowdroy, joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss the common drop in workplace focus as the summer holidays approach.

He offers practical strategies, such as creating a "second brain" through detailed lists, to help employees manage their tasks.

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Olympian Cate Campbell joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to discuss he newly unveiled Brisbane 2032 slogan, "Believe, Belong, Become".

She emphasises that this announcement marks a pivotal shift from the consultation phase to the physical delivery and execution of the Games.

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The Australian government is preparing to overhaul the NDIS by mid-2026, replacing human discretion with computer-generated funding plans to manage spiralling costs.

UNSW Associate Professor Georgia van Toorn joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to talk about the risks of favouring the algorithm.

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