Mornings with John Mackenzie

Today I spoke to Aaron Mcleod, spokesperson for the Crime & Justice Action Group, about their meeting last night. 

Today I spoke to Richard Berman-Hardman, general manager of Skyrail, about last night's budget and if Australia's international borders can be safely opened.  

Today I spoke to Paul Harris, owner of Blue Marlin Bistro, about the parking nightmare in the city. 

Today I spoke to Margy Osmond, CEO of Tourism and Transport Forum, about the tourism sector needing an $84m JobKeeper-style scheme to support its worst-affected workers. 

Today I spoke to Mark Olsen, CEO of Tropical Tourism North Queensland, about local business leaders remaining confident that the proposed triweekly Cairns to Japan route will be given the go-ahead. 

Today I spoke to Warren Entsch, Member for Leichhardt, about Tuesday night's hotly-anticipated Federal Budget. 

Today I spoke to Perry Jones, owner of Ocean Freedom, about the first whale sighting of the season. 

Today I spoke to Janet Hamilton, General Manager of the Cairns Convention Centre, about the unveiling of the first stage of the $176m refurbishment of the Convention Centre.  

Today I spoke to Councillor Cathay Zeiger, the representative for Division 3, about dogs barking and the importance of microchipping your pets. 

Today I spoke to James Nickless, president of the Strata Community Association Queensland, about the Prime Minister's $10 billion insurance guarantee.