3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott
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Are apprenticeships too difficult and uneconomic in 2026?
National Australian Apprenticeships Association chief executive Ben Bardon joined Tom Elliott to discuss concerns Australia has made life too difficult and potentially uneconomic to work as an apprentice.
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The car identity theft issue plaguing Melbourne
Victorian Automotive Chamber of Commerce chief executive Peter Jones joined Tom Elliott to talk about the growing issue of car number plates being cloned and often used for criminal activity.
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The potentially permanent side affect of weight-loss drugs
University of Melbourne Emeritus Professor & Endocrinologist specialising in Diabetes and Obesity Joseph Proietto joined Tom Elliott to discuss the possibility of hair loss and even permanent blindness as a result of some weight-loss drugs.
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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Fri 24 Jul, 2026 - Full Show
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The potential local council policy backflip Greater Geelong mayor is ‘concerned about’
City of Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj told Tom Elliott he is concerned this change would be costly for land owners.
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Tom Elliott takes Jacinta Allan to task over ‘grubby’ deal
Tom Elliott shares his thoughts on claims that the Allan Government overhaul its local Council rate cap policy following union pressure.
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High school teacher switching classroom for politics in hopes of improving education oversight
High school teacher and Victorian Socialists Candidate for Niddrie Brendan Laws spoke to Tom Elliott live from the strike as Victorian education staff continue to negotiate a revised pay and conditions deal with the Victorian government.
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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Thu 23 Jul, 2026 - Full Show
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Jacinta Allan facing ‘50/50’ chance of leadership challenge
Victorian political editor with The Australian Anthony Galloway told Tom Elliott there was one specific factor which could be the current premier’s saving grace.
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Security Trainers Association President explains why security guards can't always stop theft
Security Trainers Association President Paul Stalio joined Tom Elliott to explain why security guards are often unable to unable to physically stop or detain shoplifters.
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Alcohol and drug body calls for illicit drugs policy change in Victoria
Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association chief executive Chris Christoforou joined Tom Elliott to discuss its call to the State Government to decriminalise the personal possession and use of illicit drugs.
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‘Victoria: The Drug State’: Tom Elliott slams ‘bold’ drug decriminalisation proposal
Tom Elliott shares his thoughts on the Victorian Alcohol and Drug Association's call to the State Government to decriminalise the personal possession and use of illicit drugs.
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‘It has no choice’: Immigration analyst makes federal government prediction
Immigration policy analyst and former deputy secretary of the Department of Immigration, Abul Rizvi, joined Tom Elliott.
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Is this the beginning of the end of physical newspapers?
The Age Associate Editor Dennis Muller joined Tom Elliott to discuss the news that Nine is making significant cuts within it's physical newspaper team.
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The average age Australians should leave home in 2026
Finder personal finance expert Sarah Megginson joined Tom Elliott to discuss the reasons behind their latest data of when Australians should leave home.
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'Micro-shifting': The WFH trend dividing opinions
Work Vergent founder Troy Gread joined Tom Elliott to discuss a new work-from-home trend known as 'micro-shifting'.
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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Wed 22 Jul, 2026 - Full Show
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Tom Elliott clashes with Socialist Victoria member over Australian flag
Socialist Victoria member Jasmine Duff told Tom Elliott the Union Jack should not belong on the Australian flag.
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'Higher for longer' petrol prices not unlikely amidst Strait of Hormuz conflict
MST Head of Energy Research Saul Kavonic joined Tom Elliott to discuss the projected fuel landscape over the coming months.
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The ‘ridiculous’ conversation Tom Elliott is 'sick of'
Tom Elliott said wiping out any reference to the European settlement of Australia is “ridiculous”.
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What a 'fast fashion' tax would mean for Australian consumers
The Australia Institute Circular Economy & Waste Program Director Nina Gbor joined Tom Elliott to discuss a potential 'fast fashion tax' in Australia and the impact that could have on consumers.
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Victorians as young as four being taught they could've been born in the wrong body
Child and adolescent mental health psychologist Clare Rowe joined Tom Elliott to discuss whether it is appropriate for children as young as four to be learning about gender and sexuality in this capacity.
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Tom Elliott slams ‘giant hypocrite’ Chris Bowen for $4.2 million taxpayer bill
Tom Elliott questioned why this event required a luxury resort and other costs amounting to such a significant bill.
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YouTube Podcast - 21 July 2026
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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Tue 21 Jul, 2026 - Full Show
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State government left with ‘raw end of the deal’ in West Gate Tunnel project
Dr Liam Davies told Tom Elliott Transurban was able to change the terms of its contract, which was estimated to generate the company $26 billion of additional revenue.
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YouTube Podcast - 20 July 2026
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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Mon 20 Jul, 2026 - Full Show
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Should parents help their children with significant financial purchases?
Raiz Invest chief executive Craig Keary joined Tom Elliott to discuss how parents can help encourage their children to build positive and productive financial habits from a young age.
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The evolution of old technology
Technology expert Leigh Stark joined Tom Elliott to discuss what happens to old technology and old technology companies when they become outdated or obsolete.
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Manual cars on the way out in Australia
Former manual driving instructor Joe Vella joined Tom Elliott to discuss this trend.
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‘Win win’: Proposed gas export tax could lower prices for Australians
The Australia Institute executive director Dr Richard Dennis told Tom Elliott this would be a win win for Australia.
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'Unfinished business': Tony Jones' thoughts on the big Ken Hinkley Tasmania news
Tony Jones joined Tom Elliott to speak about the news.
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Opposition reveals key change to improve Victorian education system
Opposition education spokesman Brad Rowswell told Tom Elliott there needed to be a re-evaluation of best practices for teachers in a modern classroom.
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The controversy surrounding Hollywood blockbuster 'The Odyssey'
Cultural Infusion Foundation Founder Peter Mousaferiadis joined Tom Elliott to discuss the cultural implications of recent Hollywood blockbuster film 'Odyssey' from an ancient Greek perspective.
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Tom Elliott's big question ahead of the Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Tom Elliott questioned whether Australians will have much interest in the games, particularly given the time difference between Scotland and Australia.
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How extra paid annual leave could encourage Australians to have more children
The Parenthood chief executive Georgie Dent joined Tom Elliott to discuss the potential flow on effects of Australian fashion brand DISSH's decision to expand it's parental leave program to offer parents of children under 12-years-old an additional two weeks of paid leave annually.
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Fixed costs expected to continue as power bills rise despite promises
EnergyQuest chief executive Rick Wilkinson joined Tom Elliott to discuss power bills and what the most cost efficient power sources are for consumers.
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'It's not good enough': Teachers call for improvements on latest pay + conditions deal
Socialists in Schools Convenor Liz Walsh joined Tom Elliott to discuss the latest pay and conditions deal offered to teachers in Victoria.
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The ‘surprising’ charge found on a Middle Park cafe bill
Caller Graeme joined Tom Elliott to shed light on the bizarre charge he received on a bill from a cafe in Middle Park.
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