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Helene Cameron, Burough of Queenscliff Mayor from 2012 – 2016 and the Secretary and Treasurer of Queenscliff Senior Citizens spoke to the program about an important free forum for older people and those concerned about the rights of older people held last week.

CEO of Ignite Global Kim Seeling Smith says businesses who pass on super hikes to their staff in the form of reduced salaries could end up paying more in the long run. “Employers using this policy may find it costs much more than it saves,” she said. “Employees have more choice of jobs than ever before as the economy and skills shortages heat up.” “After the year we’ve all had, it doesn’t take much for someone to get fed up and quit.”

Australian Society of Ophthalmologists Dr Peter Sumich spoke to the program about the federal government’s Medical Costs Finder. The Medical Costs Finder is an online tool that helps patients find out more about the cost of specialist medical services. “It is a terrific initiative to promote transparency and patient choice,” Dr Sumich said. “Over time, as awareness increases it will become even more valuable.” The online tool covers common services in and out of hospital and the results are based on the most recent publicly available government data about what patients have paid for medical services. Find out more

Richard Ferlazzo, Product and Transport Design Consultant and the former Design Director, GM Holden Design, Australia spoke to the program about an exhibition showcasing the history of GMH design at Fishermans Bend. Event:  Dream Factory: GMH Design at Fishermans Bend 1964–2020 Dates:  until 31 August 2021 Open:   Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm (closed weekends and public holidays) Venue: City Gallery, Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne Cost:    FREE Website: www.melbourne.vic.gov.au/citygallery

Trent Geddes appeared on the program to talk about the latest issues in tech.

State MP for Geelong Christine Couzens spoke to the program about the issues in state politics.

Former Western Victoria MP Simon Ramsay spoke to the program about the issues on the day.

David Ball, Maritime Union of Australia Deputy Victorian Branch Secretary spoke to the program about a protest involving maritime workers regarding a decision by Australia’s largest towage operator, Svitzer Australia, to replace local tug crews at the Port of Geelong with fly-in fly-out labour hire workers.

Safety Leadership Expert Anton Guinea spoke about how industries should be responding to reports of sexual harassment. “As a society, we’re increasingly dealing with issues of gender change and mental health,” he said. “So, why are we not addressing sexual harassment, including the behaviour causing it and the impact on the individual?”

Toby Hagon, Editor at EVCentral.com.au appeared on Mitchell’s Front Page, talking about the latest in motoring.