The federal government has commissioned a new report into universal childcare, taking a big step towards reforming the system.

Natalie MacDonald is joined by Georgie Dent, CEO of The Parenthood, to explore what universal childcare looks like, and why it's important for families, business and the economy.

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The federal government has commissioned a new report into universal childcare, taking a big step towards reforming the system. Natalie MacDonald is joined by Georgie Dent, CEO of The Parenthood, to explore what universal childcare looks like, and why it's important for families, business and the economy. Fear &amp; Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer &amp; Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://fearandgreed.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1757384592502830&amp;usg=AOvVaw2x7JP48uT7r8s_n_a2bXxZ">website</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear-and-greed&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1757384592502830&amp;usg=AOvVaw2bbOIr6zXrbbeD3mwy3vXS">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fearandgreedpodcast/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1757384592502830&amp;usg=AOvVaw21gOROdNwKAiAaOON5cfMr">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/FearAndGreedPodcast&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1757384592502830&amp;usg=AOvVaw0iuKRbu8wkC4zyGf9AcEzL">Facebook</a>!

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Q+A: Why universal childcare matters for business

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Fear & Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts.

This is an exciting episode for us: our new book called Twelve Months to Financial Freedom has just launched in shops around the country. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as we explore our favourite parts from the book, from the handy guide to budgeting and setting up a side hustle, to asking for a pay rise and getting started in shares.

Pick up your copy of Twelve Months to Financial Freedom at Big W, bookshops or online now!

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​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.

Fear &amp; Greed is proud to share an episode of our sister podcast - How Do They Afford That? - out every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. This is an exciting episode for us: our new book called&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com.au/Twelve-Months-Financial-Freedom-control/dp/1761473689/ref%3Dsr_1_2?crid%3D26J7ME8BBPIVJ%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SbkZtxR23fV5tCZNUbM6UFTqlDSnoQ8waXVXX58A3lu7Yqqw07irP02uGmj72B3O_NgeTrLRo1EBJkdavgZhw6VVl2vqujaPcuyTBFL9T6AwQ55YmQjkUlixlyYh7GCCQsUbh9fjL-HIeusAsdMOzj6mB0TgLuwXoDx5bEexjTfqDg0bE-VU8h0TbK-qgWc-8sT5Jl-7g9AY2JKJHW0H3yK4A_Fg1JfwBhT2iAplUpw.STGvO5Petet9H3_LCUgAPrObMlCWpwGtcVMOZ4s0Uj0%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%26qid%3D1784934635%26s%3Dbooks%26sprefix%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%252Cstripbooks%252C223%26sr%3D1-2&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788956235605942&amp;usg=AOvVaw1mq6wBzQjm_8EnAjrXmI1i">Twelve Months to Financial Freedom</a>&nbsp;has just launched in shops around the country. Join&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/sugarmammatv/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788956235605942&amp;usg=AOvVaw0Cpy5N-XG1p8S6k5SDXPpX">Canna Campbell</a>&nbsp;- a financial planner for 20 years - and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788956235605942&amp;usg=AOvVaw1lKyEyZuO9yEF6Nm1Y4CkS">Fear &amp; Greed</a>'s&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/michaelthompsonauthor/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788956235605942&amp;usg=AOvVaw3MqPlaRtxtgRAWugZfr5tl">Michael Thompson</a>&nbsp;as we explore our favourite parts from the book, from the handy guide to budgeting and setting up a side hustle, to asking for a pay rise and getting started in shares. Pick up your copy of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com.au/Twelve-Months-Financial-Freedom-control/dp/1761473689/ref%3Dsr_1_2?crid%3D26J7ME8BBPIVJ%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SbkZtxR23fV5tCZNUbM6UFTqlDSnoQ8waXVXX58A3lu7Yqqw07irP02uGmj72B3O_NgeTrLRo1EBJkdavgZhw6VVl2vqujaPcuyTBFL9T6AwQ55YmQjkUlixlyYh7GCCQsUbh9fjL-HIeusAsdMOzj6mB0TgLuwXoDx5bEexjTfqDg0bE-VU8h0TbK-qgWc-8sT5Jl-7g9AY2JKJHW0H3yK4A_Fg1JfwBhT2iAplUpw.STGvO5Petet9H3_LCUgAPrObMlCWpwGtcVMOZ4s0Uj0%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%26qid%3D1784934635%26s%3Dbooks%26sprefix%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%252Cstripbooks%252C223%26sr%3D1-2&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788956235605942&amp;usg=AOvVaw1mq6wBzQjm_8EnAjrXmI1i">Twelve Months to Financial Freedom</a>&nbsp;at Big W, bookshops or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com.au/Twelve-Months-Financial-Freedom-control/dp/1761473689/ref%3Dsr_1_2?crid%3D26J7ME8BBPIVJ%26dib%3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SbkZtxR23fV5tCZNUbM6UFTqlDSnoQ8waXVXX58A3lu7Yqqw07irP02uGmj72B3O_NgeTrLRo1EBJkdavgZhw6VVl2vqujaPcuyTBFL9T6AwQ55YmQjkUlixlyYh7GCCQsUbh9fjL-HIeusAsdMOzj6mB0TgLuwXoDx5bEexjTfqDg0bE-VU8h0TbK-qgWc-8sT5Jl-7g9AY2JKJHW0H3yK4A_Fg1JfwBhT2iAplUpw.STGvO5Petet9H3_LCUgAPrObMlCWpwGtcVMOZ4s0Uj0%26dib_tag%3Dse%26keywords%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%26qid%3D1784934635%26s%3Dbooks%26sprefix%3Dtwelve%2Bmonths%2Bto%2Bfinancial%2Bfreedom%252Cstripbooks%252C223%26sr%3D1-2&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788956235605942&amp;usg=AOvVaw1mq6wBzQjm_8EnAjrXmI1i">online</a>&nbsp;now! --- The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of it and the relevant product having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product. ​Canna Campbell is an Authorised Representative and Financial Adviser of Links Licensee Services Pty Ltd AFSL No. 700012 ABN 97 678 975 589.

Twelve Months to Financial Freedom

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Michael Thompson and Natalie MacDonald battle over the biggest and best business stories of the week, with Adam Lang deciding the winner.

This week: what the latest economic numbers mean for interest rates, the house price downturn, and the reforms that could shape the way we work and live.

Plus, a changing political landscape, the power of AI, and a bizarre police chase that became one of the week’s best social media stories.

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Michael Thompson and Natalie MacDonald battle over the biggest and best business stories of the week, with Adam Lang deciding the winner. This week: what the latest economic numbers mean for interest rates, the house price downturn, and the reforms that could shape the way we work and live. Plus, a changing political landscape, the power of AI, and a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-09-02/runaway-emu-police-pursuit-orange-nsw/107105798&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788954027796868&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Ay6UwxmqqVDeX9blxIoH-">bizarre police chase</a>&nbsp;that became one of the week&rsquo;s best social media stories. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1788954027796868&amp;usg=AOvVaw3A__Y4HH-2eWsMQObmupWC">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 5 Sep 2026

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This is the Fear & Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes.
ASX off 1pc for week
Bathla owes at least $3.4bn
36 Australians still missing in Nepal
ASIC expands KPMG investigation
Tesla launches driverless Cybercab

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<li aria-level="1">Bathla owes at least $3.4bn</li>
<li aria-level="1">36 Australians still missing in Nepal</li>
<li aria-level="1">ASIC expands KPMG investigation</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tesla launches driverless Cybercab</li>
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Afternoon Report | ASX ends week 1pc lower

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