Three Gals One Beehive

A Bit Tired A Bit Ratty

Three Gals One Beehive

Show Notes

The gals are back this week and we’re talking about rates caps, pre-election announcements, regional council reforms and resignations.

It's the end of year and everyone is feeling a 'bit tired and a bit ratty' including our politicians.

Yass Queen goes to Matt Doocey for changes to the way we record stillbirths.

Beehave Mate goes to MSD for breaching the privacy of survivors of state abuse in care.

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