Mornings with John Mackenzie

Today I spoke with Antonia Mercorella, CEO of the Real Estate Institute of Australia, about proposed changes to Queensland rental law, and what this may mean for renters and owners.

Today I spoke with Peter Ridd, Independent Scientist & Marine Geophysicist, about the High Court ruling in disfavour of Peter's battle over his sacking from JCU Townsville.

Today I spoke with Geoffrey Thomas, Editor in Chief at AirlineRatings.com, about what the future might mean for international travellers in a post-covid world.

Today I spoke with Craig Crawford, Member for Barron River, Minister for Seniors and Disability Services, and Minister for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships (ALP), about Covid-19 contact tracing. We also received an update on the progress of a caller whose wife has been stranded in NSW since June.

Today I spoke with Kevin Byrne, former Mayor of Cairns and President of the Cairns Tourism Industry Association, about the Chinese creation of a special economic zone in the Gulf of Papua.

Today I spoke with Cathy Zeiger, Representative of Division 3 at Cairns Regional Council, about recent attacks, threats and vandalism of a local sports club.

Today I spoke with David Crisafulli, Queensland State Member for Broadwater, Leader of the Opposition & Shadow Minister for Tourism, about the low vaccination rates in Queensland, in particular, our vulnerable remote communities.

Today I spoke with caller Col, from Goldsborough Valley, about the rampant crime plaguing Far North Queensland.

Today I spoke with Margy Osmond, CEO of the Tourism & Transport Forum of Australia, about the Palaszczuk government's uncertainty surrounding Queensland's reopening of borders.

Today I spoke with Dale Last, Member for Burdekin and Shadow Minister for Police & Corrective Services, about the brazen nature of some recent criminal attacks, in particular the ramming of Police vehicles in Townsville.