National Seniors Australia Chief Advocate Ian Henschke joins Clinton Maynard to discuss what last night’s Federal Budget means for older Australians.

Mr Henschke says Australians wanted a fair-go… but did this happen?

National Seniors had sought a package of assistance for aged pensioners including establishment of an independent tribunal to set the pension rate based on need rather than politics… increased assistance for renters… supported access to online services… expanded dental care & unlocking wealth tied up in family home.

Listen to the full show podcast with Clinton Maynard filling in for Michael Mclaren

Bill Shorten says 'it’s time for Australia to get back in line with what the rest of the world is doing on electric vehicles', proposing sales targets and proper emissions standards.

Peak body for carmakers in Australia, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI), said Labor's proposal for electric vehicles and emissions standards is "ambitious" but "anything's possible" – provided the required infrastructure and buyer incentives are put on the table.

Clinton Maynard talks to car expert Trent Nikolic from Caradvice.com as the car industry expresses caution over an "ambitious" plan to have 50 per cent of all new car sales electric by 2030.

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Listen to Wake Up Australia with Michael McLaren, the Full Show Podcast here.

Listen to Wake Up Australia with Michael McLaren, the Full Show Podcast here.

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22/03/2019