Australia’s wealth divide: Top 20 richest now hold more wealth than 3 million households

FULL SHOW: 4BC Breakfast with Dean & Sofie, June 2nd, 2026

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Australia’s wealth divide: Top 20 richest now hold more wealth than 3 million households

Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast explored the staggering wealth disparity highlighted by the latest AFR Rich List, revealing that Australia now hosts 178 billionaires whose collective wealth grew by over $25 billion last year. Oxfam Australia CEO Jennifer Taylor joined the discussion to advocate for stronger corporate and wealth taxes to redistribute these massive gains toward crucial public infrastructure like healthcare and childcare. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Who is building it? The two multinational giants fighting for the contract to build Brisbane's new Olympic arena

ences have officially gone up at Victoria Park to mark the beginning of early site-clearing and earthworks for Brisbane's 2032 Olympic stadium. However, Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast point out that a main construction firm has yet to be finalised, leaving a tight timeline before the venue's targeted 2031 completion. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

How the Comiskey Group transformed Brisbane’s outer suburbs into tourism hotspots

Dean & Sofie on 4BC Breakfast celebrate the success of the local hospitality industry following last night's record-breaking QHA Awards ceremony. Guest Rob Comiskey shared insights into running a major family business and previewed massive future projects, including the state's largest festival site at Coochin Fields. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Held to ransom: How an overseas scam tanked a local family business’s reviews overnight

A local Jimboomba business, JJ Timber Design, has been targeted by an overseas extortion scam demanding cash in exchange for stopping a barrage of fake 1-star reviews. Owners Jay and James saw their perfect 100% rating plunge overnight, exposing a terrifying vulnerability for small businesses relying on digital trust. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.