Australia has one of the most expensive housing markets in the world, with values soaring much faster than wages.

This has altered Australian society, increased inequality and profoundly changed the relationship between generations.

So, where did things go so wrong, and can we ever go back to normal?

Today, finance journalist and author of the latest Quarterly Essay, ‘The Great Divide on Australia’s housing mess and how to fix it’, Alan Kohler.




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Guest: Finance journalist, Alan Kohler.

Australia has one of the most expensive housing markets in the world, with values soaring much faster than wages.This has altered Australian society, increased inequality and profoundly changed the relationship between generations.So, where did things go so wrong, and can we ever go back to normal?Today, finance journalist and author of the latest Quarterly Essay, ‘The Great Divide on Australia’s housing mess and how to fix it’, Alan Kohler. Socials: Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>Guest: Finance journalist, Alan Kohler.

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