The Ray Hadley Morning Show: Highlights

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NSW Premier Chris Minns has taken aim at his Federal counterparts, saying that Government spending is a key issue for his state. The Premier says that it's his role to help in lowering Goverment spending, despite spending more than expected in their own budget. Mr Minns also said the government is "not doing enough" on illegal e-bikes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aussie country music superstar Morgan Evans joined Mark Levy to discuss his love for the Newcastle Knights, as they await the big Grand Final match on Sunday. He says the Knights were a part of his childhood, which led him to include commentary of their famous win in a 'Knights Version' of his song Steel TownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2GB Mornings has confirmed who will take to the field to referee the NRL and NRLW Grand Final games. Listen to find out who will be making the calls, come October 4See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shadow Minister for Indigenous Australians Julian Leeser has called for the Prime Minister to leave Canberra and visit regional communities where child protection services are struggling. He says the focus should be on the safety of all children, without focusing on their race. On the expected RBA rate hike, Mr Leeser called Jim Chalmers the "Treasurer of Dog Ate My Homework". He also took aim at Australian universities, saying they've 'gone to the dogs', over the ongoing anti-Jewish sentiment on campuses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Shadow Corrections Minister Anthony Roberts told Mark Levy that Minister Annolack Chantifong has gone into hiding, refusing to front up to discuss issues facing the sector. He's also tells Mark Levy that it's a matter of when, not if, weapons make their way into our high security prisons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Shadow Minister for Industry and Sovereign Capability Andrew Hastie has hit out at the Government, after the Prime Minister announced an Open AI agent had hacked into Services Australia. Mr Hastie says Australia should be front of mind to attack AI investment, but that we should build our own sovereign AI capability. The senior Liberal also rubbished claims that One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce was speaking to the party about a power sharing deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Roads Minister Jenny Aitchison says it's full steam ahead for works on Mitchells Causeway, as the next stage begins.The Minister also highlighted road safety operations in place ahead of the Bathurst 1000 to prevent harm on Central West roads, including the introduction of mobile speed cameras. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Northern Territory's Acting Chief Minister Gerard Maley has defended his Government's work on child safety, after the death of Kumanjayi Little Baby made national headlines earlier this year. Speaking to Mark Levy, the leader says the safety of children must be paramount. Asked about the Territory using gas to create domestic energy, Mr Maley says Australia should be focusing on Australian energy sovereignty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Senator for the Northern Territory Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has called out the 'bulls**t' delaying work to support indigenous children and remote communities. The Senator has backed calls to remove children who have been "left in squalor", claiming their mistreatment is a "new form of racism". She also told Mark Levy that small businesses are key to growth in small, local communities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mark Levy spoke to Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence Commissioner Micaela Cronin in the wake of a horror weekend of domestic-violence-linked deaths to find out how the nation can best approach the problem of family violenceThe Commissioner believes a bi-partisan approach is the only way to make real change, while encouraging victims to seek help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Federal Opposition Leader Angus Taylor has told Mark Levy that the Federal Government's plan for migration will actually see the nation's intake increase. The leader believes the policy unfairly targets some workers, including those working on farms or in pubs. On the Opposition's policy, the Opposition Leader says the '"cap" for net-overseas migration must sit at 170,000 people. Mr Taylor also refused to be drawn on if the government should cut the fuel excise again, as petrol and diesel prices skyrocket. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Mark Levy has become emotional, sharing the news that the $5,000 Allied Health Cap will be scrapped by the Federal Government. The plan was designed to cut $700 million dollars from the Federal Budget over three years. The policy has now been dropped by the Albanese Government. Mark heard reaction from Veterans Chris May, Normie Rowe and John Armfield who were happy to see the back of the cap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Daily Telegraph Crime Editor Mark Morri joins Mark Levy, looking at the serious crime issues facing Sydney. From Pill testing to contraband in our prisons, Mark outlines what's leading to deaths caused by gangs across our city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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After a whopping 500km trek from Central West NSW to Canberra, 12 year old Dusty has met with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. During the meeting, the Prime Minister confirmed new funding for Little Wings, the charity Dusty supported during his walk. Find out more about the 'Dollar for Dusty' walk here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Levy has set the record straight following backlash from both sides of politics, insisting his role is to hold all politicians accountable. Addressing One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's recent controversies about Indigenous Australians, Andrew Hastie, and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's late mother, Levy drew a clear line between policy debate and unacceptable personal attacks. Mark has urged listeners to look past headline outrage and focus on the real crises impacting remote Indigenous communities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Joining 2GB Mornings, Shadow Immigration Minister Jonathan Duniam could not confirm when the Coalition will release its immigration policy.He tells Mark Levy that the policy could come 'next week'. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Architect Michael Arad had only recently moved to New York City, when he watched the world's worst terror attack unfold. He watched from his apartment as one of the hijacked planes flew directly into the South Tower of the World Trade Centre. At the time, Michael did not realise he would end up designing the 9/11 Memorial Plaza. The eight acre plot today recognises the lives lost, and the everyday heroes made, on that awful day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Liberal MP Andrew Hastie has called out One Nation's 'double standards' after taking aim at their cartoon series which labelled him a 'traitor'. Mr Hastie has told Mark Levy Pauline Hanson has "picked a fight with the wrong veteran". He's also told 2GB Mornings that he does not expect to be called before the criminal trial of Ben Roberts-Smith. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Australian writer and widow of former Prime Minister Bob Hawke has died at the age of 82. The Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, has shared a statement on her passing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB Mornings listener Zoran spent at least 20 hours in St George Hospital's Emergency Department, waiting for a bed for his daughter. As Zoran waited, the NSW Health Minister Ryan Park was giving a press conference outside that very facility. The State Government says our hosptials are full, due to wait times for NDIS and Aged Care services funded by their federal counterparts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Senator and Veteran Jacqui Lambie joins Mark Levy, hitting out at the government for not already scrapping the $5,000 allied health cap, which is now the subject of a discussion paper. Senator Lambie has told 2GB Mornings that our nation 'will see suicides' because of how veterans are treated.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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After 2GB Mornings exclusively revealed an attempted contraband drop at the state's highest security prison, one corrections officer has told Mark Levy that drone usage has seen the practice 'ramp up'. Darren King, Public Service Association Prison Officers Vocational Branch Chair, has told Mark Levy that they can't stop all items getting into our prisons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2GB Mornings can confirm a drone has been used by criminals attempting to deliver contraband to prisoners at Goulburn Correctional Centre. Everything from phones to torx and allen keys were in the delivery, headed for a high-risk rapper. Listen for the full detailsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.