Angus Blackman

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Crushing the Australian (and Elinor’s) dream

1 week ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Angus Blackman |Elinor Johnston-Leek

A number of the housing policy proposals on offer in this election will make affordability worse. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the second leaders’ debate, the major parties’ housing policy announcements, and the two big elephants in the room: negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount. This discussion was recorded on Thursday 17 April 2025 and things may have changed since recording.
The Australia Institute

1 week ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Angus Blackman |Ebony Bennett

Amy Remeikis and Bill Browne discuss the federal election campaign so far, the performance of the media, and how preferential voting actually works. On this episode of Follow the Money, the Australia Institute’s Amy Remeikis and Bill Browne join guest host Stephen Long to discuss housing policy, the Australian electoral system, and the need for truth in political advertising laws. This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 15 April 2025 and things may have changed.
Golfing while Rome burns

1 week ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Angus Blackman |Emma Shortis

However well the 47th president hit ‘em in Florida, he cannot find a green with his tariffs. On this episode of After America, Daniel James, award-winning journalist and host of the 7am podcast, joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the potential blowback against Trump’s tariffs at the midterms and whether the next federal government might introduce a little more transparency into Australia’s foreign and defence policy-making processes.
Actually though, what the hell is going on in the economy?

2 weeks ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Angus Blackman

The biggest stories and the best analysis from the team at the Australia Institute, delivered to your inbox every fortnight.
Big gas is taking the piss

2 weeks ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Angus Blackman

Peter Dutton has it half right on gas. There is no supply shortage, but Australians need to be using less gas – not more. On this episode of Follow the Money, Rod Campbell and Mark Ogge join Ebony Bennett to discuss the fixing Australia’s gas export problem, making gas companies pay their fair share in taxes and royalties, and why there is no need for new gas projects. This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 8 April 2025 and things may have changed.
Bully’s gonna bully

2 weeks ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Angus Blackman

The Australian defence and foreign policy establishment is trying to continue with alliance-as-usual with America, but Trump will always put Australia’s interests second.
Trump's tariffs won't wreck Australia's economy. But America's could be cooked.

3 weeks ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Angus Blackman

The biggest stories and the best analysis from the team at the Australia Institute, delivered to your inbox every fortnight.
Home economics: housing, living standards and the federal election

3 weeks ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Angus Blackman |Jack Thrower |Ebony Bennett |Emma Shortis

With housing affordability at an all-time low and the spectre of Trump looming large over our region, Australians’ standard of living will be at the heart of the debate from now until election day. On this episode of Follow the Money, Australia Institute economists Matt Grudnoff and Jack Thrower join Ebony Bennett to discuss the Australian economy and the federal election campaign. This discussion was recorded on Tuesday 1 April 2025 and things may have changed. Order What’s the Big Idea?
No joke

3 weeks ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Angus Blackman |Emma Shortis

The Trump administration’s approach to the world can be summed up in three emojis: fist, American flag, fire. The president, meanwhile, is busy “not joking” about staying in office for an unconstitutional third term. On this episode of After America, Allan Behm joins Dr Emma Shortis to discuss the ongoing fallout from the Signal chat debacle, the dire situation facing Ukraine, and Australia’s failure to adapt to a radically changed world.
A Budget that does no harm (sort of)

4 weeks ago | australiainstitute.org.au | Angus Blackman |Elinor Johnston-Leek

This “wimpy” budget tells us one thing: the election campaign is here. On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss the Government’s tax cuts, the big missed opportunities in this Budget, and what it’s like inside ‘the lock-up’. This discussion was recorded on Thursday 27 March 2025 and things may have changed since recording. Order What’s the Big Idea? 32 Big Ideas for a Better Australia now, via the Australia Institute website.