3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott

Australian Lawyers Alliance spokesperson Greg Barns SC joined Tom Elliott to discuss the amount of taxpayer funded money being spent on barristers for Jacinta Allan and Daniel Andrews during the Big Build royal commission.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Summary Podcast - As the national economy slows and household budgets remain under sustained pressure, economists and policymakers keep pointing to a single silver bullet to turn things around: boosting productivity. Yet for many workers, the term often sounds like corporate jargon for doing longer hours for the same pay. On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant unpacks what productivity actually means in the modern era and why Australia has hit an economic stalemate. Dr. Alex Robson, Deputy Chair of the Productivity Commission, explains why productivity is about working smarter rather than Harder, how rapidly changing technology and digital roles make economic output difficult to measure, and the major structural barriers holding the nation back. Then, Chief Societal Economist at UNSW Professor Richard Holden explores why national growth has flatlined, what is dragging down Australian business dynamism, and what governments and companies must do to unlock long-term prosperity. Tap the follow button in your podcast app to get the latest episode from The Summary. The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on the full show here! You can listen live from 8:30am on 3AW 693 and network affiliates throughout Victoria. Get in touch with the show anytime by emailing [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Psychiatrist Dr Tanveer Ahmed joined Tom Elliott to discuss the idea of bringing back mental asylums for those suffering with mental health issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian contributing economics editor Judith Sloan joined Tom Elliott to discuss some examples of wasted taxpayer money and why this is the case.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Elliott has outlined four examples of wasted taxpayer money that he is "heartily sick" of.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featherweight UFC fighter Jack Jenkins joined Tom Elliott to discuss state Liberal leader Jess Wilson’s promise to bring the UFC back to Victoria if she wins the upcoming state election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From The Summary Podcast - Affecting roughly one in seven women and girls, endometriosis remains one of the most widespread yet historically underfunded and misunderstood medical conditions in the world. Now, Australia is taking a major step forward as the world-first Ainsworth Endometriosis Research Institute names its inaugural director to fast-track answers. On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores why critical questions around diagnosis and treatment persist and how systemic bias continues to shape modern medicine. Inaugural Chair and Director Professor Kate Lawrenson explains what a dedicated research facility means for uncovering the root causes of the condition and outlines her key priorities starting in January. Then, Australian Women’s Health Alliance Chair Bonney Corbin discusses the broader gender divide in healthcare and why clinicians need to look well beyond reproductive health to treat women effectively. Finally, reproductive health sociologist Kate Fisher from QENDO details the immense everyday reality for those living with the disease, from diagnostic delays to the anxiety of managing fertility windows while in chronic pain. Tap the follow button in your podcast app to get the latest episode from The Summary. The Summary, a podcast that keeps you connected to what matters, and why.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on the full show here! You can listen live from 8:30am on 3AW 693 and network affiliates throughout Victoria. Get in touch with the show anytime by emailing [email protected] See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bairnsdale Help Driving School driving instructor Steven Stagg joined Tom Elliott to discuss the challenge learner drivers face navigating learning to drive while also having to avoid unexpected potholes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.