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Australia Matters

The Australia Institute
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Housing Crisis
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Recent Guests

Martin Thomas
CEO of the Alliance for Gambling Reform
Alliance for Gambling Reform
Episode: Online gambling “reshaping a whole generation” as government reforms fall well short
Morgan Harrington
Australia Institute Research Manager
Australia Institute
Episode: Online gambling “reshaping a whole generation” as government reforms fall well short
Bill Browne
Australia Institute Director of Democracy and Accountability
Australia Institute
Episode: Victoria’s donations shambles puts rest of country “on notice”
Nick Feik
Writer, journalist and former editor of The Monthly
The Monthly / journalist
Episode: Is the national anti-corruption body failing?
Larissa Waters
Leader of the Australian Greens and Senator for Queensland
Australian Greens
Episode: Greens leader Larissa Waters on the housing crisis, gas exports & taxing the 1%
James West
Australian-born investigative journalist based in New York; executive editor of Mother Jones
Mother Jones
Episode: Correspondents' dinner attacked, MAGA confronts midterms
David Pocock
Independent ACT Senator
Australian Capital Territory Senate
Episode: David Pocock on getting a fair return for Australian gas
Emma Shortis
Director of International & Security Affairs at the Australia Institute
Australia Institute
Episode: US allies reassess as Trump undermines global security
Yanis Varoufakis
Former Greek finance minister, author, economist
Democracy in Europe Movement 2025 (part)
Episode: Yanis Varoufakis on misogyny, resistance and why everything could be different

Hosts

Angus Blackman
Host with a focus on economics and policy analysis.
Emma Shortis
Host and policy analyst focusing on international affairs.
Elinor Johnston-Leek
Senior Content Producer contributing policy context and synthesis.
Greg Jericho
Chief Economist providing economic analysis and data-driven insights.
Ebony Bennett
Host and journalist with focus on politics and policy explanation.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 8 ratings
  • Credible and light

    I’m loving the light banter while delivering credible, hard hitting home truths to power. Keep it up

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Enviro-Boomer
    Australia8 months ago
  • Waste of time

    No better than the MSM on foreign affairs.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Robyn Gilbertson
    Australia10 months ago

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Credible and light: listeners appreciate the mix of accessible analysis with hard-hitting policy truth.
Some listeners feel it's not as broad as mainstream outlets on foreign affairs.

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Budget 2026: serious housing reforms but a missed opportunity to tax gas exports
Q: What are your thoughts on the gas policy discussed in the budget, particularly the gas reservation policy versus a potential gas export tax?
The gas reservation policy would raise no revenue and simply require 20% of gas to be sold domestically, lowering domestic prices but not increasing government revenue; a 25% gas export tax would raise substantial revenue (around $17 billion per year) and also promote lower domestic gas prices by incentivizing domestic sales, making it a more impactful policy overall.
Budget 2026: serious housing reforms but a missed opportunity to tax gas exports
Q: What impact do these housing tax changes have on first-home buyers versus investors?
Investors are discouraged from buying existing housing due to the tax changes, which should channel activity toward owner-occupiers and first-home buyers, potentially stabilizing or modestly reducing price growth while increasing competition among live-in buyers.
Budget 2026: serious housing reforms but a missed opportunity to tax gas exports
Q: Can you walk us through the key changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing announced in the budget?
The changes neutralize the old system by grandfathering pre-change gains while applying a new inflation-based approach going forward, effectively reducing the investor advantage of existing properties and prioritizing new housing supply; investors still can benefit from some provisions if they invest in new property, but existing stock becomes less attractive tax-wise.
Ending Australia's great gas giveaway
Q: What other fiscal levers are being discussed alongside gas taxes, such as CGT or negative gearing, and how might they interact with energy policy?
There's consideration of changing capital gains tax discounts and negative gearing rules, which could be politically popular and fiscally impactful; combining these with a gas export tax could improve revenue without triggering large price hikes for consumers.
Is the national anti-corruption body failing?
Q: In your view, has the NACC delivered on its promised integrity and accountability?
No, it hasn't met expectations; there have been few major corruption findings, transparency issues persist, and public hearings have been lacking, which undermines trust and momentum for reform.

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This show consistently covers macro policy, economics, and geopolitics through a skeptical, policy-forward lens. Recurring topics include housing policy, taxation, inflation, energy, and national security, with regular guests from think tanks, academia, and policy institutes. A notable strength is the ability to translate complex policy debates into clear, accessible analysis while challenging official narratives, making it a strong fit for listeners who want pragmatic insights behind the headlines. The format often pairs rigorous data-driven context with candid, sometimes sharp commentary, which can be especially valuable for decision-makers evaluating policy impacts, sponsorship alignment with public-interest journalism, or listeners seek... more

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