Standard working hours is our theme for Thursday's Backchat. The contentious issue has been debated for years, and now the Executive Council has endorsed a report by a government-appointed committee which recommends protection only for low paid work...

On Wednesday's Backchat,  Hong Kong and Taiwan. Eighteen pro-independence Taiwan lawmakers have set up a platform to support HK's democratic development and foster closer ties with democratic and localist lawmakers here. Its also reported that huma...

On Tuesday's Backchat, should we pay more tax? Our Gini co-efficient, a measure of income inequality, is at its highest for 45 years. Would higher income tax, and capital gains taxes even things out more? How accurate is the measure anyway, and ho...

On Monday's Backchat we talk about the UK elections. What did Corbyn do right? What did Theresa May do wrong? Will there be another election? Another Brexit referendum? What part did young voters play in the stunning turn-around? Is there any mess...

On Friday's Backchat, transport policy. A  public transport Strategy Report this week included 67 proposals covering buses, light rail, taxis, trams and ferries. The Government is mulling over revamping the light rail services in the NT West, refin...

On Thursday's Backchat we're taking a close look at the latest plans for the development of Lantau Island. A revised Sustainable Lantau Blueprint has dropped several earlier proposals, including plans for spas and resorts on the south side of the i...

On Wednesday's Backchat, property prices. In the past year they have risen more than 20%, making the city the world’s most expensive residential market. But there were long queues at the weekend for new developments and no immediate signs of coolin...

On Wednesday's Backchat, property prices. In the past year they have risen more than 20%, making the city the world’s most expensive residential market. But there were long queues at the weekend for new developments and no immediate signs of coolin...

On Tuesday's Backchat, fighting Terrorism. The latest attack in London has shocked people around the world, and led to calls for stepping up the fight against terror. But how do you stop it without draconian measures - or even with draconian measur...

On Monday's Backchat, June 4th. Is there any point in continuing to mark the Beijing massacre in Hong Kong? What do we learn from the turnout in Victoria Park and a recent survey on attitudes to 1989? Is there a generational difference?  (8:30-9:30...