Clinton Maynard’s weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund &  Co-founder of Macrobusiness, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy.

Clinton Maynard’s weekly talk with Leith Van Onselen, Chief Economist at the MB Fund &amp;  Co-founder of <a href="http://www.macrobusiness.com.au/">Macrobusiness</a>, to dissect the politics behind Australia’s economy.

Australia Overnight with Mike Jeffreys, 12am – 4am weekdays.

Wake Up Australia, 4am - 9:30am weekdays.

Australia Overnight with Mike Jeffreys, 12am – 4am weekdays.
Wake Up Australia, 4am - 9:30am weekdays.

Australia Overnight with Clinton Maynard

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The Treasury of Common Sense with Leith Van Onselen

Clinton is joined by Sustainable Population Australia's (SPA) national president, Peter Strachan, about the rising water demand driven by population growth, as highlighted in SPA’s new report, Big Thirsty Australia: How Population Growth Threatens Our Water Security and Sustainability.

Dr. Peter Cook, a co-author of the report, explains that since 2010, household water use per person has remained stable, with most efficiency measures—like public education, appliance labeling, and smaller gardens—already implemented.

The report warns that population-driven demand is coinciding with climate change, which is drying water catchments across Australia, the world’s driest inhabited continent. Strachan highlights that government projections anticipate 13 million more people in Australia over the next 40 years, intensifying water challenges.

“Stabilising population growth could eliminate the need for costly desalination projects,” Strachan says. “Continuing to rely on desalination to support population growth will only increase vulnerabilities and harm our environment.”

Clinton is joined by Sustainable Population Australia's (SPA) national president, Peter Strachan, about the rising water demand driven by population growth, as highlighted in SPA’s new report, Big Thirsty Australia: How Population Growth Threatens Our Water Security and Sustainability.
Dr. Peter Cook, a co-author of the report, explains that since 2010, household water use per person has remained stable, with most efficiency measures—like public education, appliance labeling, and smaller gardens—already implemented.
The report warns that population-driven demand is coinciding with climate change, which is drying water catchments across Australia, the world’s driest inhabited continent. Strachan highlights that government projections anticipate 13 million more people in Australia over the next 40 years, intensifying water challenges.
“Stabilising population growth could eliminate the need for costly desalination projects,” Strachan says. “Continuing to rely on desalination to support population growth will only increase vulnerabilities and harm our environment.”

Population growth is weakening Australia’s water security

Clinton speaks with Anne Crarey, Executive General Manager of Property Services at Little Real Estate, which manages over 14,000 rental properties nationwide. With recent rental reforms in NSW, following Victoria’s lead, it’s becoming harder for landlords to refuse pet applications—changes that Queensland is expected to adopt soon.

Anne shares practical tips for tenants navigating these new laws, including:
Highlighting puppy school certificates.
Offering to steam clean carpets at the end of the lease.
Detailing pet grooming and walking routines.
Emphasising the benefits of pet insurance.

As property managers brace for an influx of pet applications, Anne offers valuable advice to help tenants successfully secure approval to live with their furry companions.

Clinton speaks with Anne Crarey, Executive General Manager of Property Services at Little Real Estate, which manages over 14,000 rental properties nationwide. With recent rental reforms in NSW, following Victoria’s lead, it’s becoming harder for landlords to refuse pet applications—changes that Queensland is expected to adopt soon.
Anne shares practical tips for tenants navigating these new laws, including:
<ul>
<li>Highlighting puppy school certificates.</li>
<li>Offering to steam clean carpets at the end of the lease.</li>
<li>Detailing pet grooming and walking routines.</li>
<li>Emphasising the benefits of pet insurance.</li>
</ul>
As property managers brace for an influx of pet applications, Anne offers valuable advice to help tenants successfully secure approval to live with their furry companions.

How to get a pet into your rental

Clinton Maynard’s weekly political chat with Terry Barnes – Columnist, political and policy consultant & former Howard government adviser.

Clinton Maynard’s weekly political chat with Terry Barnes – Columnist, political and policy consultant &amp; former Howard government adviser.

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