Treasurer Jim Chalmers outlines the big challenges facing Australia and the importance of changing the status quo – a situation that is clearly not working for many Australians.

In this special episode of Follow the Money, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer of Australia, addresses the loss of control many Australians feel right now, the rise of the far-right in Australia, and the importance of meaningful reform.

This episode was recorded live at the 2026 Bernie Fraser Oration on Tuesday 13 October.

Guest: Jim Chalmers, Treasurer of Australia and Labor Member for Rankin // @jimchalmers

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett

Show notes:

Bernie Fraser Oration 2026 | Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, the Australia Institute on YouTube (October 2026)

Turning point. New analysis reveals tax changes are reversing 25 years of housing policy failure, the Australia Institute (October 2026)

Factcheck: Is immigration really causing Australia’s housing crisis? by Noah Schultz-Byard, The Point (September 2025)

Australia’s tax dilemma: the case for real reform, National Press Club address by Richard Denniss, the Australia Institute on YouTube (October 2026)

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Treasurer Jim Chalmers outlines the big challenges facing Australia and the importance of changing the status quo &ndash; a situation that is clearly not working for many Australians.
In this special episode of Follow the Money, the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer of Australia, addresses the loss of control many Australians feel right now, the rise of the far-right in Australia, and the importance of meaningful reform.
This episode was recorded live at the 2026 Bernie Fraser Oration on Tuesday 13 October.
Guest: Jim Chalmers, Treasurer of Australia and Labor Member for Rankin // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/jimchalmers.bsky.social">@jimchalmers</a>
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social">@ebonybennett</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://youtu.be/L4DaK7cea3k">Bernie Fraser Oration 2026 | Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP</a>, the Australia Institute on YouTube (October 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/turning-point-new-analysis-reveals-tax-changes-are-reversing-25-years-of-housing-policy-failure/">Turning point. New analysis reveals tax changes are reversing 25 years of housing policy failure</a>, the Australia Institute (October 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/factchecks/fact-check-is-immigration-really-causing-australias-housing-crisis">Factcheck: Is immigration really causing Australia&rsquo;s housing crisis?</a> by Noah Schultz-Byard, The Point (September 2025)
<a href="https://youtu.be/y7mwGnb4CkA">Australia&rsquo;s tax dilemma: the case for real reform</a>, National Press Club address by Richard Denniss, the Australia Institute on YouTube (October 2026)
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Treasurer Jim Chalmers outlines the big challenges facing Australia and the importance of changing the status quo – a situation that is clearly not working for many Australians.

Jim Chalmers on reform and taking on the far right

Australia's intergenerational housing divide

Capital gains tax & negative gearing changes

Rent caps, low interest loans & public housing

Migration not to blame for the housing crisis

Change is possible

Australia is a rich country, but for many younger Australians, the ability to share in that prosperity is increasingly out of reach.

On this episode of Follow the Money, Senator Barbara Pocock, Australian Greens Spokesperson for Housing & Homelessness, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss the housing crisis, its long-term impacts on the lives of younger Australians, and her proposals to turn the situation around.

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 6 October.

If you or anyone you know needs help, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or online at www.lifeline.org.au.

Guest: Barbara Pocock, Senator for South Australia and Australian Greens Spokesperson for Housing & Homelessness // @barbarapocock

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett

Show notes:

Locked out: the growing generational housing divide, Select Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity (September 2026)

Additional comments from the Chair, Senator Barbara Pocock, Select Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity (September 2026)

Senate Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity | Perth, WA, Australian Parliament House Streaming Portal on YouTube (August 2026)

Profit in home lending: April 2026 edition by Dave Richardson, the Australia Institute (April 2026)

Factcheck: Is immigration really causing Australia’s housing crisis? by Noah Schultz-Byard, The Point (September 2025)

Even Liberal voters agree, it’s time to ditch Howard era perks for property investors – polls, the Australia Institute (March 2026)

Youth mental health decline coincides with increased economic pressure: new report, the Australia Institute (August 2026)

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Australia is a rich country, but for many younger Australians, the ability to share in that prosperity is increasingly out of reach.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Senator Barbara Pocock, Australian Greens Spokesperson for Housing &amp; Homelessness, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss the housing crisis, its long-term impacts on the lives of younger Australians, and her proposals to turn the situation around.
This episode was recorded on Tuesday 6 October.
If you or anyone you know needs help, you can contact <a href="http://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a>&nbsp;on 13 11 14 or online at <a href="http://www.lifeline.org.au">www.lifeline.org.au</a>.
Guest: Barbara Pocock, Senator for South Australia and Australian Greens Spokesperson for Housing &amp; Homelessness // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/barbarapocock.bsky.social">@barbarapocock</a>
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social">@ebonybennett</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Intergenerational_Housing_Inequity/HousingInequity/Report">Locked out: the growing generational housing divide</a>, Select Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity (September 2026)
<a href="https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Intergenerational_Housing_Inequity/HousingInequity/Report/Additional_comments_from_the_Chair_Senator_Barbara_Pocock">Additional comments from the Chair, Senator Barbara Pocock</a>, Select Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity (September 2026)
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/B4369Dy12og?si=_n_FdaLWhN04BwCy">Senate Committee on Intergenerational Housing Inequity | Perth, WA</a>, Australian Parliament House Streaming Portal on YouTube (August 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/profit-in-home-lending-april-2026-edition/">Profit in home lending: April 2026 edition</a> by Dave Richardson, the Australia Institute (April 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/factchecks/fact-check-is-immigration-really-causing-australias-housing-crisis">Factcheck: Is immigration really causing Australia&rsquo;s housing crisis?</a> by Noah Schultz-Byard, The Point (September 2025)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/even-liberal-voters-agree-its-time-to-ditch-howard-era-perks-for-property-investors-polls/">Even Liberal voters agree, it&rsquo;s time to ditch Howard era perks for property investors &ndash; polls</a>, the Australia Institute (March 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/youth-mental-health-decline-coincides-with-increased-economic-pressure-new-report/">Youth mental health decline coincides with increased economic pressure: new report</a>, the Australia Institute (August 2026)
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Australia is a rich country, but for many younger Australians, the ability to share in that prosperity is increasingly out of reach.

Younger Australians “locked out” as intergenerational housing divide grows

NT effectively regulating for Australia

Regulating online gambling in the NT

The cost of inaction

Australia’s multibillion-dollar online gambling industry is effectively regulated by a Northern Territory body with no full-time staff, says Independent MLA Justine Davis.

On this episode of Follow the Money, Justine Davis, Independent Member for Johnston in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss Australians’ extraordinary gambling losses, the federal government’s failure to create a national regulator for online gambling, and her proposal to lift standards in the NT.

This episode was recorded on Friday 25 September.

If this episode raised issues for you, you can call the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 for free, professional and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or visit Gambling Help Online at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au.

If you or anyone you know needs help, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or online at www.lifeline.org.au.

Guest: Justine Davis, Member for Johnston, Northern Territory Legislative Assembly // @justinedavismla

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett

Show notes:

National Gambling Toll, the Australia Institute

SIGN THE PETITION: Ban online gambling ads!, the Australia Institute

“Appalling”: Wilkie slams government’s response to gambling inquiry, Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (August 2026)

Australia's de facto online gambling regulator stops accepting gifts from betting companies, for now by Jack Hislop, ABC News (November 2025)

NT's regulation of Australia's online gambling industry labelled a 'complete farce' by Jack Hislop, ABC News (April 2025)

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Australia&rsquo;s multibillion-dollar online gambling industry is effectively regulated by a Northern Territory body with no full-time staff, says Independent MLA Justine Davis.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Justine Davis, Independent Member for Johnston in the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss Australians&rsquo; extraordinary gambling losses, the federal government&rsquo;s failure to create a national regulator for online gambling, and her proposal to lift standards in the NT.
This episode was recorded on Friday 25 September.
If this episode raised issues for you, you can call the National Gambling Helpline on&nbsp;<a href="tel:1800858858">1800 858 858</a>&nbsp;for free, professional and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or <a href="http://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/">visit Gambling Help Online</a> at <a href="http://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au">www.gamblinghelponline.org.au</a>.
If you or anyone you know needs help, you can contact <a href="http://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a>&nbsp;on 13 11 14 or online at <a href="http://www.lifeline.org.au">www.lifeline.org.au</a>.
Guest: Justine Davis, Member for Johnston, Northern Territory Legislative Assembly // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/justinedavismla.bsky.social">@justinedavismla</a>
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social">@ebonybennett</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://gambling-toll.australiainstitute.org.au/">National Gambling Toll</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/gambling">SIGN THE PETITION: Ban online gambling ads!</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/appalling-wilkie-slams-governments-response-to-gambling-inquiry/">&ldquo;Appalling&rdquo;: Wilkie slams government&rsquo;s response to gambling inquiry</a>, Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (August 2026)
<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11-06/nt-gambling-regulator-stops-accepting-hospitality-gifts/105977024">Australia's de facto online gambling regulator stops accepting gifts from betting companies, for now</a> by Jack Hislop, ABC News (November 2025)
<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-16/nt-national-online-gambling-regulator-federal-election-albanese/105135600">NT's regulation of Australia's online gambling industry labelled a 'complete farce'</a> by Jack Hislop, ABC News (April 2025)
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Australia’s multibillion-dollar online gambling industry is effectively regulated by a Northern Territory body with no full-time staff, says Independent MLA Justine Davis.

How the NT won Australia's race-to-the-bottom on online gambling regulation

Despite dire warnings from the scientific community and Australia’s Pacific neighbours, the federal government isn’t getting the message.

On this episode of Follow the Money, Tuvalu Minister for Climate Change and Environment Dr Maina Vakafua Talia and Canadian independent Senator Dr Rosa Galvez join us to discuss the need to phase out fossil fuels.

This episode was recorded live on Wednesday 16 September at the Australia Institute’s Politics in the Pub event in Canberra.

More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest edition in the Vantage Point series, is available now.

Use the code ‘FOOLME’ on a four-edition Vantage Point subscription to receive a free copy of Richard’s book, Econobabble.

Guest: The Hon Dr Maina Vakafua Talia, Minister for Climate Change and Environment for the Government of Tuvalu

Guest: The Hon Senator Dr Rosa Galvez, Independent Senator for Québec (Bedford), Canada // @senrosagalvez

Host: Louise Morris, Head of Fossil Fuel Transition, the Australia Institute // @louisemorris

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett

Show notes:

Transition Away from Fossil Fuels: A roadmap for Australia by Hamdi Jama, Rod Campbell & Louise Morris, the Australia Institute (September 2026)

Australia and Canada can learn from each other on climate if we separate action from declaration by Rosa Galvez, Guardian Australia (September 2026)

Albanese's Climate Week speech left out the numbers that matter most by Louise Morris, The Point (September 2026)

Limiting Overshoot - Navigating exceedance of 1.5°C and pathways towards return, United Nations Overshoot Programme (September 2026)

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Despite dire warnings from the scientific community and Australia&rsquo;s Pacific neighbours, the federal government isn&rsquo;t getting the message.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Tuvalu Minister for Climate Change and Environment Dr Maina Vakafua Talia and Canadian independent Senator Dr Rosa Galvez join us to discuss the need to phase out fossil fuels.
This episode was recorded live on Wednesday 16 September at the Australia Institute&rsquo;s Politics in the Pub event in Canberra.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6">More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia</a> by Richard Denniss, the latest edition in the Vantage Point series, is available now.
Use the code &lsquo;FOOLME&rsquo; on <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/vantage-point-subscription">a four-edition Vantage Point subscription</a> to receive a free copy of Richard&rsquo;s book, Econobabble.
Guest: The Hon Dr Maina Vakafua Talia, Minister for Climate Change and Environment for the Government of Tuvalu
Guest: The Hon Senator Dr Rosa Galvez, Independent Senator for Qu&eacute;bec (Bedford), Canada // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/senrosagalvez.bsky.social">@senrosagalvez</a>
Host: Louise Morris, Head of Fossil Fuel Transition, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/louisemorris.bsky.social">@louisemorris</a>
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social">@ebonybennett</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/transition-away-from-fossil-fuels/">Transition Away from Fossil Fuels: A roadmap for Australia</a> by Hamdi Jama, Rod Campbell &amp; Louise Morris, the Australia Institute (September 2026)
<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/sep/12/australia-canada-climate-integrity-summit-rosa-galvez">Australia and Canada can learn from each other on climate if we separate action from declaration</a> by Rosa Galvez, Guardian Australia (September 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260922-albaneses-climate-week-speech-left-out-the-numbers-that-matter-most">Albanese's Climate Week speech left out the numbers that matter most</a> by Louise Morris, The Point (September 2026)
<a href="https://www.unep.org/resources/limiting-overshoot-navigating-exceedance">Limiting Overshoot - Navigating exceedance of 1.5&deg;C and pathways towards return</a>, United Nations Overshoot Programme (September 2026)
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Despite dire warnings from the scientific community and Australia’s Pacific neighbours, the federal government isn’t getting the message.

The promise of a future: it’s time to phase out fossil fuels

Australia's 'sickspan'

Private sector performs poorly in care sectors

Private health insurance

Soaring cost of specialists

Changes to private health rebate

Solutions

Soaring specialist costs, an increasingly complex system, and Australians getting sicker for longer suggest all is not well in Australian health care.

On this episode of Follow the Money, Dr Luke Slawomirski and Matt Grudnoff join Ebony Bennett to discuss the soaring cost of specialists, why pushing people towards the private health system doesn’t take pressure off public hospitals, the government’s proposed changes to private health rebates, and how to ensure Australia doesn’t backslide towards US-style health care.

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 15 September.

Correction: During the discussion on Australian specialist costs, Luke mistakenly said that average costs in the Australian Capital Territory are six times higher than Tasmania. They are actually four times higher.

More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest edition in the Vantage Point series, is available now.

Use the code ‘FOOLME’ on a four-edition Vantage Point subscription to receive a free copy of Richard’s book, Econobabble.

Guest: Luke Slawomirski, Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow, the Australia Institute // @lukeslawomirski

Guest: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // @mattgrudnoff

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett

Show notes:

Australia has an illness system, not a health system by Luke Slawomirski, The Point (July 2026)

Millions delay or skip appointments as specialist care become too expensive for many Australians – new research, the Australia Institute (August 2026)

Why scrapping the age-based private health insurance rebate makes sense by Luke Slawomirski, The Point (September 2026)

The quarter of a trillion dollar shortfall leaving states and territories scrambling, the Australia Institute (September 2026)

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Soaring specialist costs, an increasingly complex system, and Australians getting sicker for longer suggest all is not well in Australian health care.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Dr Luke Slawomirski and Matt Grudnoff join Ebony Bennett to discuss the soaring cost of specialists, why pushing people towards the private health system doesn&rsquo;t take pressure off public hospitals, the government&rsquo;s proposed changes to private health rebates, and how to ensure Australia doesn&rsquo;t backslide towards US-style health care.
This episode was recorded on Tuesday 15 September.
Correction: During the discussion on Australian specialist costs, Luke mistakenly said that average costs in the Australian Capital Territory are six times higher than Tasmania. They are actually four times higher.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6">More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia</a> by Richard Denniss, the latest edition in the Vantage Point series, is available now.
Use the code &lsquo;FOOLME&rsquo; on <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/vantage-point-subscription">a four-edition Vantage Point subscription</a> to receive a free copy of Richard&rsquo;s book, Econobabble.
Guest: Luke Slawomirski, Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/lukeslawomirski.bsky.social">@lukeslawomirski</a>
Guest: Matt Grudnoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mattgrudnoff.bsky.social">@mattgrudnoff</a>
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social">@ebonybennett</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260729-australia-has-an-illness-system-not-a-health-system">Australia has an illness system, not a health system</a> by Luke Slawomirski, The Point (July 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/millions-delay-or-skip-appointments-as-specialist-care-become-too-expensive-for-many-australians-new-research/">Millions delay or skip appointments as specialist care become too expensive for many Australians &ndash; new research</a>, the Australia Institute (August 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260911-why-scrapping-the-age-based-private-health-insurance-rebate-makes-sense">Why scrapping the age-based private health insurance rebate makes sense</a> by Luke Slawomirski, The Point (September 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/the-quarter-of-a-trillion-dollar-shortfall-leaving-states-and-territories-scrambling/">The quarter of a trillion dollar shortfall leaving states and territories scrambling</a>, the Australia Institute (September 2026)
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Soaring specialist costs, an increasingly complex system, and Australians getting sicker for longer suggest all is not well in Australian health care.

Australia built an illness system, not a health system

The rise of non-competes

Proposal to ban most non-competes

Competition in the Australian economy

Support for legislative change

Non-compete clauses suppress wages, reduce productivity and stifle innovation. Now, the federal government is looking to ban them for most workers.

The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss the pernicious impact of non-compete clauses and the federal government’s new legislation seeking to ban them for 9-in-10 workers.

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 8 September.

More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest edition in the Vantage Point series, is available now.

Use the code ‘FOOLME’ on a four-edition Vantage Point subscription to receive a free copy of Richard’s book, Econobabble.

Guest: Andrew Leigh, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury and Federal Member for Fenner // @aleighmp

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett

Show notes:

Reform to non-compete clauses and other restraints – draft legislation, Department of Treasury Consultation Hub

Government seeks to ban non-compete agreements for most workers by Jack Thrower, The Point Live (September 2026)

New data shows many businesses are now using non-compete clauses – and that’s bad for workers by Jack Thrower, the Australia Institute (February 2024)

The great unbinding: non‑competes, freedom and the future of competition, Sydney Institute address by the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP (September 2025)

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Non-compete clauses suppress wages, reduce productivity and stifle innovation. Now, the federal government is looking to ban them for most workers.
The Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss the pernicious impact of non-compete clauses and the federal government&rsquo;s new legislation seeking to ban them for 9-in-10 workers.
This episode was recorded on Tuesday 8 September.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6">More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia</a> by Richard Denniss, the latest edition in the Vantage Point series, is available now.
Use the code &lsquo;FOOLME&rsquo; on <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/vantage-point-subscription">a four-edition Vantage Point subscription</a> to receive a free copy of Richard&rsquo;s book, Econobabble.
Guest: Andrew Leigh, Assistant Minister for Productivity, Competition, Charities and Treasury and Federal Member for Fenner // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/aleighmp.bsky.social">@aleighmp</a>
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social">@ebonybennett</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://consult.treasury.gov.au/c2026-801178">Reform to non-compete clauses and other restraints &ndash; draft legislation</a>, Department of Treasury Consultation Hub
<a href="https://live.thepoint.com.au/2026/09/the-point-live-parliament-returns-as-it-happens-2/#8b3dc17566">Government seeks to ban non-compete agreements for most workers</a> by Jack Thrower, The Point Live (September 2026)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/new-data-shows-many-businesses-are-now-using-non-compete-clauses-and-thats-bad-for-workers/">New data shows many businesses are now using non-compete clauses &ndash; and that&rsquo;s bad for workers</a> by Jack Thrower, the Australia Institute (February 2024)
<a href="https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2025/speeches/address-sydney-institute">The great unbinding: non‑competes, freedom and the future of competition</a>, Sydney Institute address by the Hon Dr Andrew Leigh MP (September 2025)
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Non-compete clauses suppress wages, reduce productivity and stifle innovation. Now, the federal government is looking to ban them for most workers.

The nasty secret buried in Australian workers' contracts

Australia's scandal-plagued consulting sector

How consultancies are regulated

The need for structural reform

After years of scandals, it’s time to break up Australia’s ‘big four’ consultancy firms.

On this episode of Follow the Money, Josh Bornstein and Skye Predavec join Ebony Bennett to discuss Australia’s scandal-plagued big consultancies, the impact of governments’ “orgy of outsourcing” to these firms, and why breaking up the ‘big four’ is the best way to prevent future misconduct.

This episode was recorded on Wednesday 2 September.

More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest edition in the Vantage Point series, is available now.

Use the code ‘FOOLME’ on a four-edition Vantage Point subscription to receive a free copy of Richard’s book, Econobabble.

Guest: Josh Bornstein, Director, Corporate Regulation, the Australia Institute // @joshbornstein

Guest: Skye Predavec, Researcher, the Australia Institute // @skyelark

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett

Show notes:

Break up the Big Four by Josh Bornstein, Skye Predavec and Anara Watson, the Australia Institute (August 2026)

The KPMG scandal: We have seen this show before by Josh Bornstein, The Point (July 2026)

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We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au. Subscribe to Follow the Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Castsor wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

After years of scandals, it&rsquo;s time to break up Australia&rsquo;s &lsquo;big four&rsquo; consultancy firms.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Josh Bornstein and Skye Predavec join Ebony Bennett to discuss Australia&rsquo;s scandal-plagued big consultancies, the impact of governments&rsquo; &ldquo;orgy of outsourcing&rdquo; to these firms, and why breaking up the &lsquo;big four&rsquo; is the best way to prevent future misconduct.
This episode was recorded on Wednesday 2 September.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6">More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia</a> by Richard Denniss, the latest edition in the Vantage Point series, is available now.
Use the code &lsquo;FOOLME&rsquo; on <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/vantage-point-subscription">a four-edition Vantage Point subscription</a> to receive a free copy of Richard&rsquo;s book, Econobabble.
Guest: Josh Bornstein, Director, Corporate Regulation, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/joshbornstein.bsky.social">@joshbornstein</a>
Guest: Skye Predavec, Researcher, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/skyelark.bsky.social">@skyelark</a>
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social">@ebonybennett</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/report/break-up-the-big-four/">Break up the Big Four</a> by Josh Bornstein, Skye Predavec and Anara Watson, the Australia Institute (August 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260721-the-kpmg-scandal-we-have-seen-this-show-before">The KPMG scandal: We have seen this show before</a> by Josh Bornstein, The Point (July 2026)
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We&rsquo;d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to <a href="mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au">podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au</a>. Subscribe to Follow the Money on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/follow-the-money/id1078781512">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0JOrvYNuhHOwaFuZ7PlW1d?si=e9265dc6a04d40b3">Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/follow-the-money/2aeecbb0-b36a-0133-2e57-6dc413d6d41d">Pocket Casts</a> or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

After years of scandals, it’s time to break up Australia’s ‘big four’ consultancy firms.

Break up the 'big four': fixing Australia's scandal-plagued consulting sector

Housing becoming more affordable

National Construction Code

Situation for renters

Migration is not causing the housing crisis

Real wages are falling

Housing solutions

Tax gas exports, pay for public housing

The government took on housing investor tax concessions to bring prices down, but more action is needed to address the rental affordability crisis.

On this episode of Follow the Money, Maiy Azize and Matt Grudnoff join Ebony Bennett to discuss how the government’s changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing are allowing more first-homebuyers to enter the market, the data revealing that migration isn’t the cause of the housing crisis, and the dire situation facing Australian renters.

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 25 August.

More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest edition in the Vantage Point series, is available now.

Use the code ‘FOOLME’ on a four-edition Vantage Point subscription to receive a free copy of Richard’s book, Econobabble.

Guest: Maiy Azize, Chair, Everybody’s Home & Deputy Director, Anglicare Australia // @maiyazize

Guest: Matt Grunoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // @mattgrudnoff

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett

Show notes:

Priced Out 2026, Everybody’s Home (August 2026)

The Coalition’s answer to the housing crisis is a race to the bottom by Maiy Azize, The Point (August 2026)

House prices are cooling, exposing a stubborn political narrative for what it is by Maiy Azize, The Point (July 2026)

No, the housing tax changes won’t push up rents by Matt Grudnoff, The Point (August 2026)

It could take until 2037 to recover from Australia’s real wage collapse by Greg Jericho, The Point (August 2026)

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We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au. Subscribe to Follow the Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Castsor wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

The government took on housing investor tax concessions to bring prices down, but more action is needed to address the rental affordability crisis.
On this episode of Follow the Money, Maiy Azize and Matt Grudnoff join Ebony Bennett to discuss how the government&rsquo;s changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing are allowing more first-homebuyers to enter the market, the data revealing that migration isn&rsquo;t the cause of the housing crisis, and the dire situation facing Australian renters.
This episode was recorded on Tuesday 25 August.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6">More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia</a> by Richard Denniss, the latest edition in the Vantage Point series, is available now.
Use the code &lsquo;FOOLME&rsquo; on <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/vantage-point-subscription">a four-edition Vantage Point subscription</a> to receive a free copy of Richard&rsquo;s book, Econobabble.
Guest: Maiy Azize, Chair, Everybody&rsquo;s Home &amp; Deputy Director, Anglicare Australia // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/maiyazize.bsky.social">@maiyazize</a>
Guest: Matt Grunoff, Senior Economist, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mattgrudnoff.bsky.social">@mattgrudnoff</a>
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social">@ebonybennett</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://everybodyshome.com.au/rent-hikes-costing-renters-weeks-of-work-a-year/">Priced Out 2026</a>, Everybody&rsquo;s Home (August 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260819-the-coalitions-answer-to-the-housing-crisis-is-a-race-to-the-bottom">The Coalition&rsquo;s answer to the housing crisis is a race to the bottom</a> by Maiy Azize, The Point (August 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/opinions/260728-house-prices-are-cooling-exposing-a-stubborn-political-narrative-for-what-it-is">House prices are cooling, exposing a stubborn political narrative for what it is</a> by Maiy Azize, The Point (July 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/off-the-charts/260818-no-the-housing-tax-changes-wont-push-up-rents">No, the housing tax changes won&rsquo;t push up rents</a> by Matt Grudnoff, The Point (August 2026)
<a href="https://thepoint.com.au/off-the-charts/260825-it-could-take-until-2037-to-recover-from-australias-real-wage-collapse">It could take until 2037 to recover from Australia&rsquo;s real wage collapse</a> by Greg Jericho, The Point (August 2026)
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We&rsquo;d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to <a href="mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au">podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au</a>. Subscribe to Follow the Money on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/follow-the-money/id1078781512">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0JOrvYNuhHOwaFuZ7PlW1d?si=e9265dc6a04d40b3">Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/follow-the-money/2aeecbb0-b36a-0133-2e57-6dc413d6d41d">Pocket Casts</a> or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

The government took on housing investor tax concessions to bring prices down, but more action is needed to address the rental affordability crisis.

The housing crisis is far from over

Big Gas' "confidence trick"

Economies don't have backbones

The role of governments

Criticisms and excuses

Australia's big opportunity to tax gas

Australians have been dudded by the gas industry. It’s past time governments admitted it.

Dr Richard Denniss, Australia Institute co-CEO and author of More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss why Australia gives away gas to multinational corporations and why similarly dud deals could happen with Big Tech and other industries if we don’t learn lessons from the past.

This episode was recorded on Tuesday 18 August.

More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest edition in the Vantage Point series, is available now.

Use the code ‘FOOLME’ on a four-edition Vantage Point subscription to receive a free copy of Richard’s book, Econobabble.

Guest: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // @richarddenniss

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett

Show notes:

Australia’s gas giveaway, the Australia Institute

David Pocock, Greens call for investigation into $1.5 billion Middle Arm investment 'shrouded in secrecy' by Roxanne Fitzgerald, ABC News (August 2024)

What’s the Point? with Richard Denniss, the Australia Institute

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We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au. Subscribe to Follow the Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Castsor wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

Australians have been dudded by the gas industry. It&rsquo;s past time governments admitted it.
Dr Richard Denniss, Australia Institute co-CEO and author of <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6">More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia</a>, joins Ebony Bennett to discuss why Australia gives away gas to multinational corporations and why similarly dud deals could happen with Big Tech and other industries if we don&rsquo;t learn lessons from the past.
This episode was recorded on Tuesday 18 August.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6">More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia</a> by Richard Denniss, the latest edition in the Vantage Point series, is available now.
Use the code &lsquo;FOOLME&rsquo; on <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/vantage-point-subscription">a four-edition Vantage Point subscription</a> to receive a free copy of Richard&rsquo;s book, Econobabble.
Guest: Richard Denniss, co-Chief Executive Officer, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/richarddenniss.bsky.social">@richarddenniss</a>
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social">@ebonybennett</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://gas.australiainstitute.org.au/">Australia&rsquo;s gas giveaway</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-22/middle-arm-industrial-precinct-nt-senate-inquiry-report-released/104250650">David Pocock, Greens call for investigation into $1.5 billion Middle Arm investment 'shrouded in secrecy'</a> by Roxanne Fitzgerald, ABC News (August 2024)
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/news/category/podcasts/whats-the-point/">What&rsquo;s the Point? with Richard Denniss</a>, the Australia Institute
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We&rsquo;d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to <a href="mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au">podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au</a>. Subscribe to Follow the Money on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/follow-the-money/id1078781512">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0JOrvYNuhHOwaFuZ7PlW1d?si=e9265dc6a04d40b3">Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/follow-the-money/2aeecbb0-b36a-0133-2e57-6dc413d6d41d">Pocket Casts</a> or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

Australians have been dudded by the gas industry. It’s past time governments admitted it.

How the gas industry tricked Australia with Richard Denniss

The state of Australian politics

Gambling reforms

Climate policy & making polluters pay

The federal government’s response to the Murphy inquiry into online gambling harms has been “appalling”, says Andrew Wilkie MP.

Andrew Wilkie MP, Independent Member for Clark, joins the Australia Institute’s Noah Schultz-Byard to reflect on the government’s gambling reforms, making polluters pay for the damage they do to the climate, and the state of Australian politics.

This episode was recorded live as part of the Australia Institute’s webinar series on Wednesday 5 August.

If this episode raised issues for you, you can call the National Gambling Helpline on 1800 858 858 for free, professional and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or visit Gambling Help Online at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au.

If you or anyone you know needs help, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or online at www.lifeline.org.au.

More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press, is available now. Use the code ‘FOOLME’ on a four-edition Vantage Point subscription to receive a free copy of Richard’s book, Econobabble.

Guest: Andrew Wilkie, Independent Member for Clark // @andrewwilkiemp

Host: Noah Schultz-Byard, Strategy Director, the Australia Institute // @noah_sbyard

Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // @ebonybennett

Show notes:

National Gambling Toll, the Australia Institute

SIGN THE PETITION: Ban online gambling ads!, the Australia Institute

Australia’s gas giveaway, the Australia Institute

Online gambling “reshaping a whole generation” as government reforms fall well short, Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (May 2026)

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We’d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au. Subscribe to Follow the Money on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Castsor wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

The federal government&rsquo;s response to the Murphy inquiry into online gambling harms has been &ldquo;appalling&rdquo;, says Andrew Wilkie MP.
Andrew Wilkie MP, Independent Member for Clark, joins the Australia Institute&rsquo;s Noah Schultz-Byard to reflect on the government&rsquo;s gambling reforms, making polluters pay for the damage they do to the climate, and the state of Australian politics.
This episode was recorded live as part of the Australia Institute&rsquo;s webinar series on Wednesday 5 August.
If this episode raised issues for you, you can call the National Gambling Helpline on&nbsp;<a href="tel:1800858858">1800 858 858</a>&nbsp;for free, professional and confidential support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or <a href="http://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/">visit Gambling Help Online</a> at <a href="http://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au">www.gamblinghelponline.org.au</a>.
If you or anyone you know needs help, you can contact <a href="http://www.lifeline.org.au/">Lifeline</a>&nbsp;on 13 11 14 or online at <a href="http://www.lifeline.org.au">www.lifeline.org.au</a>.
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/more-fool-me-vantage-point-issue-6">More Fool Me: How the gas industry tricked Australia</a> by Richard Denniss, the latest Vantage Point essay from Australia Institute Press, is available now. Use the code &lsquo;FOOLME&rsquo; on <a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/store/vantage-point-subscription">a four-edition Vantage Point subscription</a> to receive a free copy of Richard&rsquo;s book, Econobabble.
Guest: Andrew Wilkie, Independent Member for Clark // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/andrewwilkiemp.bsky.social">@andrewwilkiemp</a>
Host: Noah Schultz-Byard, Strategy Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://x.com/noah_sbyard">@noah_sbyard</a>
Host: Ebony Bennett, Deputy Director, the Australia Institute // <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/ebonybennett.bsky.social">@ebonybennett</a>
Show notes:
<a href="https://gambling-toll.australiainstitute.org.au/">National Gambling Toll</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/gambling">SIGN THE PETITION: Ban online gambling ads!</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://gas.australiainstitute.org.au/">Australia&rsquo;s gas giveaway</a>, the Australia Institute
<a href="https://australiainstitute.org.au/post/online-gambling-reshaping-a-whole-generation-as-government-reforms-fall-well-short/">Online gambling &ldquo;reshaping a whole generation&rdquo; as government reforms fall well short</a>, Follow the Money, the Australia Institute (May 2026)
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We&rsquo;d love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to <a href="mailto:podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au">podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au</a>. Subscribe to Follow the Money on&nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/follow-the-money/id1078781512">Apple Podcasts</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0JOrvYNuhHOwaFuZ7PlW1d?si=e9265dc6a04d40b3">Spotify</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://pocketcasts.com/podcast/follow-the-money/2aeecbb0-b36a-0133-2e57-6dc413d6d41d">Pocket Casts</a> or wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

The federal government’s response to the Murphy inquiry into online gambling harms has been “appalling”, says Andrew Wilkie MP.

“Appalling”: Wilkie slams government’s response to gambling inquiry

Economics and politics explained in plain English

Economics and politics explained in plain English

Follow The Money

Economics, politics and policy explained in plain English.

Economics, politics and policy explained in plain English.

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