Labor and the Coalition launched new housing policies over the weekend including a pledge from Anthony Albanese for $10bn to build up to 100, 000 new homes for first home buyers. But it begs the question, but some say there is a gap in both policies with neither of the parties doing enough to bolster the workforce to build the new residential properties. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss if more needs to be done to attract and retain workers in building and construction industry,

Also in this edition, we talk what is the best way to engage young people in maths, how to prevent access to harmful video games plus how patients can navigate IVF extras .

A Monash IVF mix-up that saw a woman give birth to stranger's baby after the wrong embryo was used could potentially lead to a legal landmark case. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the legal and ethical complexities around the case. Also, is it ever ok to compliment someone on their appearance,  if so, what are there d's and don'ts, and is it generally better to err towards don't? Plus, we look at the importance of swimming pools to local communities.

As the Night Cat in Fitzroy faces closure if they can't afford to upgrade their sound system to avoid breaching noise level limits, in this edition of the Conversation Hour we look at what it means to co-exist with noise and why some noises are more annoying than others. We also talk motor cycle safety, off the back of ABS stats that reveal that motorcyclists are over-represented in road deaths. We also discuss whether complementary therapies should be included in private health insurance.

Support for mental health services is in the spotlight after the Labor party's $1 billion dollar election pledge. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss whether tightening the regulation around ADHD diagnosis could be a step towards ensuring access to those who most need it. Plus, discuss the barriers women officials in community sport face and how to turn that around. And as Wil Pucovski announces retirement from cricket due to repeat concussions, we delve into just how far reaching sports concussion is.

Are more Youth Specialist Care Centres an effective way of bolstering the mental health of young Australians? As Albanese pledges $1 billion in mental health support if re-elected in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what measures need to be taken to improve youth mental health.

Plus, we also look at what it means to create neurodiverse events.

From lighting at train stations to CCTV cameras on trams – in this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at how safe commuters feel on public transport. We also pay tribute to tribute to Melbourne fashion designer Perri Cutten and discuss the risks associated with young people using beauty products.  

Two men have been charged after allegedly carrying two guns into the MCG last night. In this edition of The Conversation Hour, we look at the gun ownership in Australia and what the current rates of illegal gun ownership is. We also talk gambling sponsorship in sport and reflect on why the media likes to pit women against each other.

As Trump talks tariffs on Aussie beef The Conversation Hour explores the potential impact this will have on local producers. Plus, The Australian Electoral Commission is investigating whether podcaster Abbie Chatfield was endorsing the PM in a recent interview, so just how influential are influences on young voters. Plus, People with print disabilities are not being adequately supported by public libraries, according to new research from University of South Australia, so what needs to happen to better support the print disability community?

Yesterday on The Conversation Hour we heard a first-hand account from a former police officer about the mental and emotional toll of serving in the force — and today and today Victoria's Acting Chief Commissioner Rick Nugent has confirmed to Raf on Mornings that he will not apply for the top job reflecting on the demands of a 24/7 job. So what does it take to attract and retain new officers and how would you feel about your kids joining the force.

Also in this edition of The Conversation Hour we talk what matters to young people in the upcoming election and ask just how effective are cat curfews.

Wayne Gatt, CEO of the Police Association told Breakfast this morning that policing has become such a violent and confrontational career path that there needs to be better supports in place to allow officers to retire healthy, wealthy and with dignity. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we look at what needs to happen to better support police officers in their retirement. Also, from today cigarettes (not just the packages) will have health warnings on them — so far will this go in preventing people from smoking. And speaking of prevention WA has recently introduced a preventative health minister — do we need one in Victoria too?