3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott
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From the Summary Podcast - Would You Hit 'Unfollow' on Your Algorithm?
From the Summary Podcast - The Australian Government has officially introduced its Digital Duty of Care legislation to parliament, proposing sweeping changes to how social media platforms operate and allowing users to opt out of recommendation algorithms.
On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant explores how these proposed laws could reshape the internet.
Federal Politics Reporter Nelson Scott breaks down the political negotiations in parliament, key concessions made regarding free speech concerns, and why the Greens could push the government for even tougher rules.
Dr. Belinda Barnet from Swinburne University of Te...
The proposal aiming to reduce traffic at school pick ups and drop offs
Monash University National Road Safety Partnership Program Jarome Carslake joined Tom Elliott to discuss the proposal and how feasible it could be in practice.
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Lord Mayor of Melbourne takes a dip in the Yarra River as new plans emerge
Lord Mayor of Melbourne Nicholas Reece joined Tom Elliott to discuss his dip in the Yarra as plans to make it swimmable by 2050 have been revealed.
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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Mon 19 Oct, 2026 - Full Show
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Tony Jones and Tom Elliott clash over Jillaroos national anthem controversy
Tony Jones joins Tom Elliott every Monday to discuss the big stories in sport.
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Rugby League players called out over World Cup national anthem controversy
Daily Telegraph Rugby League writer Dean 'Bulldog' Ritchie joined Tom Elliott to discuss a number of Kangaroos and Jillaroos players who refused to sing the National Anthem at their respective Rugby League World Cups.
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Mother speaks out after last-minute surgery cancellation at Royal Children's Hospital
Simone, the mother of an eight-year-old boy booked in for open heart surgery which was cancelled at the last minute on Friday has shared an update on the situation with Tom Elliott.
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Political expert highlights state debt concerns ahead of election
Redbridge Group director Tony Barry joined Tom Elliott to discuss how the state's major political parties handle Victoria's debt as the state election fast approaches.
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Why Tom Elliott thinks Victorians ‘need to hear some bad news’
Tom Elliott believes it is time to face the truth and confront the facts of Victoria’s debt levels.
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From the Summary Podcast - Attracted to Light: The Bogong Moth Boom
From the Summary Podcast - Swarms of Bogong moths have descended on Australia’s East Coast in numbers not seen for years, prompting questions about their endangered status and the health of local ecosystems.
Host Josh Bryant examines the factors behind this unexpected migration boom and what it means for native wildlife. Dr. Marissa Parrott, Senior Conservation Biologist at Zoos Victoria, breaks down why a single boom year does not mean the species is saved, while highlighting the positive knock-on effects for native animals like the Mountain Pygmy-possum. Later, Marnie Ogg, founder of the Australasian Dark Sky Al...
The audio of Ben Carroll that Tom Elliott found ironic
The 3AW Mornings host played the audio after the unfortunate story to come to light earlier this morning.
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The 'awful' story to come out of the Royal Children's Hospital
Caller Adrian spoke through the unfortunate situation involving his eight-year-old nephew.
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New survey shows over 60 per cent like to use wooden spoon to punish children
One of Australia's leading parenting experts Dr Justin Coulson joined Tom Elliott to discuss a recent survey asking whether people think it is acceptable to use physical violence to discipline their children.
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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Fri 16 Oct, 2026 - Full Show
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Why working from home regularly could result in a big tax bill
Finance expert commentator and Pivot Wealth founder Ben Nash joined Tom Elliott to discuss how people who have spent significant time working from home could get more than they bargained for when it comes to tax bills.
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Seek.com co-founder’s campaign to reduce debt in Victoria
Seek.com co-founder and entrepreneur Paul Bassat told Tom Elliott that whoever became the next leader of the state needed to focus on where spending could be cut.
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The four options Victoria has to ease its debt according to Tom Elliott
Tom Elliott weighed in on the issue, outlining four potential actions the state could take to reduce its debt.
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From the Summary Podcast - Would You Willingly Watch Someone Die?
From the Summary Podcast - The proposal to broadcast a live execution by firing squad online has reignited fierce arguments over deterrence, state power, and exposure to extreme content.
Host Josh Bryant examines the multifaceted impact of this controversial move with three key experts. Naomi Lim, White House Reporter at the Washington Examiner, explains the US political context and the likelihood of officials calling off the stream. US Studies Centre expert Associate Professor David Smith explores foreign policy implications, public reaction, and fears of fueling radicalization. Criminal psychologist and host of the Motive and Method podcast Dr...
3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Thu 15 Oct, 2026 - Full Show
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Houses, schools and graves: Why thieves are targeting these lucrative locations
Waste, Recycling and Processing Industry Association of Victoria chair Ken Dickens joined Tom Elliott to discuss a rise in metal thefts.
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City of Yarra mayor 'very certain' vote against CCTV will be overturned
Mayor of the City of Yarra Stephen Jolly joined Tom Elliott to discuss a recent vote against CCTV in Richmond.
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Tom Elliott highlights the things that aren't as good as they used to be
Three things in particular were mentioned by the 3AW Mornings host!
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'Very tough': Why so many small businesses are struggling across Australia
Small Business Association of Australia chief executive Anne Nalder joined Tom Elliott to discuss the challenges small businesses are currently facing across the country.
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Tom Elliott calls out small business minister Anne Aly over lack of support
ASIC estimates reveal about 30 Australian small businesses are entering insolvency every single day. Tom Elliott breaks down the “perfect storm” of rising costs and government policies pushing owners to breaking point.
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From the Summary Podcast - Consulting Dr ChatGPT
From the Summary Podcast - While more than a third of Australians still turn to traditional search engines first for medical information, growing numbers are leaning on artificial intelligence and social media for answers.
Host Josh Bryant examines how looking up symptoms online is impacting the doctor-patient relationship. Featuring perspective from HBF Chief Medical Officer Dr. Andy Papa-Adams on changing search habits, alongside insights from former Deputy Chief Medical Officer Dr. Nick Coatsworth on both the advantages of AI as a supplementary tool and the serious risks of patients self-treating based on unverified online advice.
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Speculations grow over former treasurer's potential return to politics
Australian National University Political Marketing expert Andrew Hughes joined Tom Elliott to discuss speculation around former treasurer Josh Frydenberg might want to make a return to politics.
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Tom Elliott's prediction about Josh Frydenberg's next career move
Tom Elliott shares his thoughts on the potential return to politics for former Treasurer Josh Frydenberg.
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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Wed 14 Oct, 2026 - Full Show
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New poll reveals how Australians view current rental market
Everybody's Home spokesperson Maiy Azize joined Tom Elliott to discuss a recent poll by the Australian Institute which surveyed people's opinions on rent control.
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Private school fees could be abolished under new proposal
Education researcher and retired Principal Chris Bonnor joined Tom Elliott to discuss a new proposal that could see private school fees abolished.
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Australian Hotels Association ad raises concerns over potential immigration cuts
Australian Hotels Association chief executive Stephen Ferguson joined Tom Elliott to discuss a new ad posted to its social media channels outlining the potential impact of reduced immigration on jobs in Australia.
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Tom Elliott’s big question about the immigration debate
Tom Elliott questioned why Australia was so dependent on migrants to do certain jobs when more than 700,000 Australians were collecting unemployment benefits.
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From the Summary Podcast - Electric Vehicles Take the Lead
From the Summary Podcast - In a major milestone for Australia’s car market, electric vehicles have officially outsold petrol vehicles in a single month for the first time.
With over 27,000 EVs sold in August alone, the rapid shift away from fossil fuels is accelerating faster than ever. On this episode of The Summary, host Josh Bryant sits down with motoring journalist Trent Nikolic to examine what is driving this EV boom and whether our charging logistics can handle the demand. Plus, Dr. Chris Jones from the Australian Electric Vehicle Association breaks down why falling petrol tax re...
Hundreds of firefighters protest outside Ben Carroll's electorate office
Caller Frank alerted Tom Elliott to the news.
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Hay fever expert warns 'it's only going to get worse' for hay fever sufferers
Melbourne University School of Bio-Sciences hay fever expert Dr Edwin R. Lampugnani joined Tom Elliott to discuss
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Concerns grow as cannabis-related psychosis hospitalisations rise
Monash Addiction Research Centre lead researcher Myfanwy Graham joined Tom Elliott to discuss the new data showing a link between cannabis-linked psychosis and hospitalisations.
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3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott - Tue 13 Oct, 2026 - Full Show
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Energy Networks Australia CEO explains benefits of EVs for power costs
Energy Networks Australia chief executive Dominique van den Berg joined Tom Elliott to discuss why she believes a tax on residential power bills to subsidise EV charging infrastructure are a net positive.
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'Perfect storm' coming for employment as application numbers skyrocket
HR consultancy Work Vergent founder Troy Gread joined Tom Elliott to discuss the current state of the job market.
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Technology expert breaks down US execution live-stream ban challenge
Technology expert Leigh Stark told Tom Elliott it would be just about technically impossible for the government to stop the stream.
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