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In this show we do a deeper dive into the ABS Census data series and examine the distribution and location of vacant property as defined by the census. We highlight the post codes with the highest counts and their distribution. We have mapped the results and added them to our Core Market Model. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/
I caught up with Cameron as he republishes his book from 2017 Game of Mates: How favours bleed the nation as Rigged “How Networks Of Powerful Mates Rip Off Everyday Australians”.
This book will open your eyes to how Australia really works. It’s not good news, but you need to know it.’ – Ross Gittins
‘You’ll be shocked at how far the Mates have their hand in your pocket.’ – Nicholas Gruen
Australia has become one of the most unequal societies in the Western world, when just a generation ago it was one of the most equal. This is the story of how networks of Mates have come to dominate business and government, robbing ordinary Australians. Every hour you work, thirty minutes of it goes to line the Mates’ pockets rather than your own. Mates in big corporations, industry groups, government departments, the halls of parliament and the media skew the system to suit each other. Corporations dodge taxes, so you pay more. You pay more for your house and higher interest rates on your mortgage, more for your medicines and transport, and more for your children’s education and insurance, because the Mates take a cut.
Rigged uncovers the pattern of political favours, grey gifts and information-sharing that has been allowed to build up over two decades. Drawing on extensive economic research, it exposes the Game of Mates as nothing less than cronyism on a grand scale across Australia and how we have fallen behind other countries in combating it.
https://www.bigw.com.au/product/rigged-by-cameron-murray-and-paul-frijters/p/235646
We also discuss the recent Canberra event and housing policy in general.
Dr Cameron K. Murray is a Research Fellow in the Henry Halloran Trust at the University of Sydney and an economist specialising in property and urban development, environmental economics, rent-seeking and corruption. Professor Paul Frijters teaches at the London School of Economics and was previously Professor of Health Economics at the University of Queensland.
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The UK just announced an 80% hike in average energy bill to households, with a further rise expected in January. This is putting millions of people under financial pressure, and unable to eat and heat themselves through the winter.
Worth reflecting on the cause – the hike in gas prices, and the fact that we in Australia are exposed on those same rises in international gas prices. So prepare for more and significant rises here too.
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This is an edited version of our live discussion about the current state of Superannuation, the the financial system. Who is it working for? The original streeam is here: https://youtu.be/saS_fOF2XyI Robert Barwick is the Research Director – Australian Citizens Party. Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/
My latest chat with Tarric Brooker, @AvidCommentator on Twitter.
His charts are available at: https://avidcom.substack.com/p/charts-that-matter-19th-august-2022
The latest edition of our finance and property news digest with a distinctively Australian flavour.
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The UK is an object lesson in stupidity as energy prices go higher and bills to households more than double in a few short months. Some are threatening to start a payment strike, as people will be forced to trade off heating versus eating.
But we in Australia are, according to the recent RBA Statement, also exposed to persistently rising energy bills. This is of course caused by the gas cartel as I have been highlighting. But the truth is, where the UK is going we may well follow, so expect persistent higher inflation in coming months. UK inflation is predicted to reach 13%, thanks to high energy costs – so just how high will we be going?
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I caught up with Financial Sector veteran Roger Brown to discuss the rise and fall of Australian property, and the agencies responsible for the mess we are in.
Roger sheets much of the blame on APRA, plus poor policy from the RBA and Treasury.
The net effect is the disenfranchisement of younger households, and the creation of spurious “wealth”.
The truth is, many are going to find the next few years very tough, and there are risks to financial stability.
Roger is on Twitter as @bankcustomers
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My latest Friday afternoon chat with Journalist Tarric Brooker about economics, monetary police and social trends. His charts are available to view at https://avidcom.substack.com/p/charts-that-matter-5th-august-2022 Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/
My latest Monday evening chat with our property insider Edwin Almeida. We look at the latest from China, consider the rise in chickens at Edwin’s place, and reflect on the resignation of a Building Reform champion. Plus the latest on the numbers, and a discussion on land banking. And you can play spot the pussy cat… somewhere through the show. https://www.ribbonproperty.com.au/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/
Edwin Almeida, our Property Insider joins us through another ramble through the latest property news, including rooster cam, news from China, and the latest in listings numbers. We also look at the latest articles and consider the impact of the recent rains on high-rise property in particular.
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