LEGISLATING FOR IDIOTS? Why Queensland’s restrictive drinking laws are choking the nightlife economy

FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Ben Davis, June 29th, 2026

Ben Davis filling in for Dean Miller and Sofie Formica who will return on July 13. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

LEGISLATING FOR IDIOTS? Why Queensland’s restrictive drinking laws are choking the nightlife economy

The host and Queensland Hotels Association CEO Bernie Hogan joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to criticise the state government's refusal to temporarily extend early-morning trading hours for major sporting events like the World Cup.  They argued that rigid 2:00AM and 3:00AM lockout laws are harming the economy, starving casual workers of shifts, and proving that Brisbane is not yet ready to operate as a global 24/7 city ahead of the 2032 Olympics. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Brisbane secures massive ANZAC Day Bledisloe Cup and Brazil Soccer Clash in sports megadeal

Brisbane is set for a massive economic boost following the announcement that Suncorp Stadium will host the rugby union Bledisloe Cup on ANZAC Day every second year until 2031, alongside a high-profile Socceroos match against Brazil in September. BEDA CEO Anthony Ryan joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to reveal that these major events are part of a strategic three-year plan to stress-test the city's transport, security, and night-time economy ahead of the 2032 Olympic Games. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

"A 100% betrayal": Why Veterans are outraged by a looming $5,000 support cap

A controversial new $5,000 cap on subsidised allied health care for veterans has sparked massive outrage, with critics branding the budget change a complete betrayal. However, veteran and Trojan’s Trek chair Daniel Vincent joined Ben Davis on 4BC Breakfast to argue that while the cap is an emotional shock, it could force a broken system away from creating long-term dependency and toward true, evidence-based recovery. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Best of 4BC Breakfast with Dean & Sofie, June 22nd-26th, 2026

Hear all this week's best bits from 4BC Breakfast with Dean Miller and Sofie Formica. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.