Radio National Breakfast

US President Donald Trump has again criticised allies for refusing to send naval escorts to the Strait of Hormuz, singling out Australia.
In a post on Truth Social, Mr Trump says, "we no longer "need," or desire, the NATO Countries' assistance — WE NEVER DID! Likewise, Japan, Australia, or South Korea."
We get the response from the federal government and opposition, and hear from an ex-Prime Minister who used to deal with Mr Trump - Malcolm Turnbull shares his response. 
And the Greens are “pleased” that the government is considering options for tax reform.
Recap the morning's news, politics and global affairs with the Breakfast Wrap.

Sydney shock jock Kyle Sandilands has had his contract with KIIS FM terminated.
Sandilands had been suspended after an on-air row with co-host Jackie "O" Henderson on February 13. 
Last night Sandilands told veteran media reporter Rob McNight on his McKnight Tonight vodcast that he still had a contract and would be willing to return to work today.

Stonemasonry has been a specialist trade for centuries - it's also a trade which has been male-dominant and increasingly out of vogue.
But Bianca Taylor has been trying to change that.
In 2024, she became South Australia's first qualified female stonemason.
A couple of years out from finishing her apprenticeship, she's already started her own business - and wants to encourage other women into the sector.
Guest: Bianca Taylor, founder Taylor Made Heritage Restoration

Mortgage holders copped another interest rate hike from the Reserve Bank yesterday - another financial blow for households as prices at the petrol pump continue to rise.
The government has taken a number of steps to increase the supply of fuel - particularly in regional areas - and hasn't ruled out fuel rationing.
Plus, US President Donald Trump has singled out Australia while criticising allies for refusing to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz in a post on Truth Social.
GUEST: Andrew Hastie, Shadow Minister for Industry and Sovereign Capability
PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

A Senate committee has found capital gains tax discounts disproportionately benefit wealthier Australians — and skew home ownership towards investors.
But in a dissenting statement, Liberal senators Andrew Bragg and Dave Sharma said reducing the discount won't fix the housing crisis — and could make it worse.
GUEST: Nick McKim, Tasmanian Greens Senator and Chair of Senate Select Inquiry into the Operation of the Capital Gains Tax Discount