At the beginning of the pandemic, fuel was the cheapest it’s been in 20 years. Now it’s close to $2 a litre.
And it's got to do with the world coming out of lockdown.
A new report has found Australia’s rising value of inheritances and gifts is reinforcing the wealth gap.
Plus, the National Disability Insurance Scheme is meant to give Australians living with disability money, care and support, but there's been a 20 per cent increase in people making complaints because their individual funding plans have been cut back.
Live guests:
David Byrne, associate professor of economics at The University of Melbourne
Lisa Gropp, Productivity Commissioner
Julie Charlton, Children and Young People with Disability Australia Youth Council

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Folge vom 07.12.2021Why petrol is so expensive
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Folge vom 06.12.2021Could Gladys Berejiklian run for federal politics?Senior members of the Liberal Party are backing Gladys Berejiklian to run as a federal candidate in the seat of Warringah, despite the former premier being investigated in a corruption inquiry. So are there any legal or constitutional roadblocks to stop that from happening? Thousands of NSW teachers are striking for the first time in a decade over low salaries and staff shortages. Plus, an indestructible "black box” will be built in Tasmania to document every step taken on climate change, so future generations can track what led to our demise. Live guests: Dr Andy Marks, political scientist and assistant vice-chancellor (strategy and policy), Western Sydney University Anna Sullivan, associate professor of education at the University of South Australia Jonathan Kneebone, co-founder of the Glue Society
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Folge vom 03.12.2021The Shakeup: Parliament chaos, celebrating disability and stealing the spotlightIt's the Shake Up and we're talking… The landmark review into workplace culture at Parliament House, celebrating Australians with disabilities, and whether it’s ever okay to steal someone’s spotlight. Join Hack's Dave Marchese with Australian actor Bridie McKim and Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John.
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Folge vom 02.12.2021Disability prideAhead of International Day of People with a Disability, former triple j newsreader Nas Campanella joins Dave Marchese in a special show raising awareness, understanding and acceptance of the four million Aussies who live with a disability. We hear from people with disabilities about the challenges they've faced and how to approach important life decisions. Plus, we break down all the drama that unfolded in Parliament over the last fortnight - including saying goodbye to some big names, and the struggles to get policies passed. Live guests: Shalailah Medhora, Hack's Political Reporter