The Friday Daily: Who’s a rich Australian?

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Today on The Friday Daily we took a look at wealth in Australia. Like many people, I don’t like talking about money but some things need to be said. If people are “struggling” on an income of $250 000 a year, they need to reassess their priorities. Not being able to afford all your heart’s desires does not mean you are finding it tough to get by. There are people in every neighbourhood in Australia who can’t afford to go to the dentist or replace their broken shoes. I’m sure they’d love to struggle on a quarter of a million dollars each year.

This piece was rebroadcast on the Community Radio Network’s On The Money on April 15.

The Friday Daily: When will Fiji get its new constitution?

All eyes are on Fiji as the scheduled 2014 election nears. But will the election really be free and fair?

A growing list of decrees issued by the interim government are causing international concern, as are reports of human rights violations.

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This story aired on February 8th on The Friday Daily on 2SER.