Right now, being Treasurer isn't an enviable job.

Mark Bouris spoke to the Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg about the plan for reopening the Australian economy safely, why the economic foundations remain strong and the likelihood of a bounce-back for Australian businesses.

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Right now, being Treasurer isn't an enviable job.Mark Bouris spoke to the Federal Treasurer Josh Frydenberg about the plan for reopening the Australian economy safely, why the economic foundations remain strong and the likelihood of a bounce-back for Australian businesses.Follow Mark Bouris on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mark_bouris/">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://au.linkedin.com/in/markbouris">LinkedIn</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPX01K1JgNS5pyzUtwtCtsQ">YouTube.</a>Got a question or comment for Mark? <a href="mailto:support@mentored.com.au">Send an email</a>. See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.<hr>

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#14 Why Treasurer Josh Frydenberg believes Australia is ready to bounce back

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Ross Coulthart is one of Australia&rsquo;s most prominent investigative journalists, known most recently for his fearless reporting on unexplained aerial phenomena (UAPs) or UFOs.
He joins the podcast to discuss his career uncovering hard truths, the role of curiosity in journalism, declining trust in governments and media, and his deep investigations into UAPs, military encounters with unidentified objects, government secrecy, non-human intelligence, consciousness, and the growing intersection between science, spirituality, and ancient civilisations.
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Shiza Shahid is an entrepreneur, investor, and social activist dedicated to advancing girls’ education and women’s rights.

Shiza co-founded the Malala Fund in 2013 alongside Malala Yousafzai, helping build a global movement for girls’ education while navigating complex political and cultural realities. She later co-founded Our Place, a modern kitchenware brand focused on connection, culture, and home cooking.

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Shiza Shahid is an entrepreneur, investor, and social activist dedicated to advancing girls&rsquo; education and women&rsquo;s rights.
Shiza co-founded the Malala Fund in 2013 alongside Malala Yousafzai, helping build a global movement for girls&rsquo; education while navigating complex political and cultural realities. She later co-founded Our Place, a modern kitchenware brand focused on connection, culture, and home cooking.
In this conversation, we explore Shiza&rsquo;s journey from activism to entrepreneurship, the realities of building movements under global scrutiny, and what it takes to scale values-led businesses without losing purpose.
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So thankful to speak to all these legends this year. There were so many great Straight Talk episodes

.Who would you love to see on next year? Check out some highlights and let me know which was your favourite in the comments! 

0:00:00 Greg Norman
00:16:02 Andy Cooks
00:30:03 Tony Abbott
00:42:18 Matt Ford & Jack Steele (Inspired Unemployed)
00:50:21 Michelle Payne
01:03:30 John Laws

So thankful to speak to all these legends this year. There were so many great Straight Talk episodes
.Who would you love to see on next year? Check out some highlights and let me know which was your favourite in the comments!&nbsp;
0:00:00 Greg Norman 00:16:02 Andy Cooks 00:30:03 Tony Abbott 00:42:18 Matt Ford &amp; Jack Steele (Inspired Unemployed) 00:50:21 Michelle Payne 01:03:30 John Laws

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#14 Why Treasurer Josh Frydenberg believes Australia is ready to bounce back

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