Radio National Breakfast

With interest rates up once again, there are calls from the opposition and business for the government to lower spending, while experts say that's not the true culprit for rising inflation. 
Today the Breakfast Wrap hears from a former policy advisor to the Prime Minister's office, as well as both sides of the political fence. 
Then, NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon has extended controversial restrictions on public assembly for another fortnight quoting "significant risk to community safety". That period takes in a four-day visit from Israeli President Isaac Herzog who arrives on Sunday. 
The NSW Opposition shares its perspective.

New South Wales Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon extended controversial restrictions on public assembly for another fortnight quoting "significant risk to community safety".
That period takes in a four-day visit from Israeli President Isaac Herzog who arrives on Sunday.
Guest: Damien Tudehope, NSW Shadow Attorney-General
Producer: Jason Whittaker
Editor's note: A UN Commission of Inquiry has found Israel has committed genocide in Gaza. Allegations of genocide against Israel are currently before the International Court of Justice.

When crisis hits, you need all the help you can get.
But what if you don't know how to ask for help...or others around you want to help, but don't know where to start?
Psychologist Susan Palmer saw many of her patients suffer through this challenge...whether it be cancer, a sudden illness or the loss of a loved one.
Guest: Susan Palmer, founder of Gather My Crew

The Reserve Bank has increased the cash rate to three-point-eight-five per cent, in its first rate rise in more than two years. The government has argued that private spending is the driver of higher inflation.
The Shadow Treasurer joins the program to respond to those comments.
GUEST: Ted O'Brien, Shadow Treasurer
PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle

The Reserve Bank has increased the cash rate to 3.85%, in its first rate rise in more than two years.  
It's also forecasting underlying inflation to peak at 3.7% in the middle of this year.
Key business have called for more disciplined government spending to help reign in inflation. 
GUEST: Katy Gallagher, Minister for Finance
PRODUCER: Isadora Bogle