
The Inflection Points Podcast is Australia's home of long-form policy discussion.
The podcast is hosted by Jonathan O’Brien, editor-in-chief of Inflection Points. We'll also have regular contributions from our editorial team and broader community of writers and reformers.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 12 | Founded | 10 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||

It’s not the same as social housing, and it doesn’t help those most in need. Australia is spending big on ‘affordable’ housing—but we shouldn’t.
In “Against ‘Affordable’ Housing”, Dom Behrens and Ethan Gilbert argue the reality that ‘affordable’ hou... more
In October 2023, Jim Chalmers told the Sydney Morning Herald about his chocolate-eating habits. He said: "I don't do moderation, in anything. I'm always going 100 miles an hour. If I eat a piece of chocolate, I eat a block of chocolate."
On Tuesday ... more
Alain Bertaud has worked in over forty cities across the world. He has seen what happens when cities try to function without land markets — in Moscow, in Beijing, in post-apartheid Johannesburg. He has seen what happens when planners restrict the mar... more
Recorded live in Melbourne in March 2025, this event — co-hosted with Effective Altruism Australia — brings together three speakers making the case for reforming our charitable giving laws.
Ryan Ginard (Fundraise for Australia) argues that without f... more
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Long-form policy conversations centered on Australian governance, economic reform, and national development. Episodes frequently dissect housing, productivity, migration, and education policy, featuring researchers, economists, industry leaders, and former government officials. The format tends to blend data-driven analysis with practical reforms and personal perspectives from guests, offering actionable insights for policymakers, business leaders, and educators. A standout trait is its ability to connect complex policy debates to urban-rural dynamics and real-world outcomes, often highlighting reform pathways, evidence-based approaches, and international comparisons. The show is likely to appeal to listeners who want rigorous policy discus... more
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Recent guests on The Inflection Points Podcast include:
1. Dom Behrens
2. Manning Clifford
3. Jessy Wu
4. Matt Bowes
5. Alain Bertaud
6. Ryan Ginard
7. Clare Ozich
8. Grace Adams
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