The Conversation Hour

With the distressing news of the stabbing of a paramedic on Thursday in Reservoir in this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss what protections and supports should be in place to bolster their safety and wellbeing at work.
Also in this edition, tips for renovating during a fuel crisis, plus why are fast food shares down?

The Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion has released its interim report this morning. Established in response to the Bondi terror attack, the report has made 14 recommendations. In this edition of The Conversation Hour Allegra Spender, Independent Member for Wentworth, which includes Bondi, shares her reflections on the report.
Also in this edition, why the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry is calling for the state government to help young trade apprentices with fuel costs, an Anglicare report reveals rents unaffordable for low income earners.  Plus, the meeting some say is missing from King Charles's royal tour of the United States and what impact is your activewear having on the environment?

A new report from the John Curtin Research Centre says there needs to be stronger safeguards around how AI is being used in the workplace. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss the use of excessive AI surveillance in the work place and what measures need to be put into place to mitigate harmful impact on employees.
Also in this edition, the implications of the UAE leaving OPEC, the health impacts of bacteria build up on mouthguards, plus, as Marios celebrates its 40th anniversary we hear your memories of Brunswick Street.

The state budget will see a $100 million injection into the Victorian bus service, with the funding to include expanded bus hours and routes into growing suburbs. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we discuss how to improve the bus service and what needs to happen to change attitudes towards catching the bus.
Also in this edition, reflections on 30 years since the Port Arthur massacre, plus who is America's new ambassador to Australia?

The Victorian Government will spend over one billion dollars to repair and resurface our roads, as part of the state budget. In this edition of the Conversation Hour we discuss whether our roads are becoming safer.
Also in this episode, how to save money in health care, King Charles visits Washington, plus just how quick will marathons get.