What happens when the Australian dream turns into a family nightmare? 

The new Australian film Birthright takes a darkly funny look at housing inequality, intergenerational wealth and the growing divide between baby boomers and younger Australians - as more adults find themselves moving back in with their parents. 

As Australia’s housing crisis deepens, the idea that hard work alone can secure a home is feeling increasingly out of reach, fuelling resentment, financial pressure and shifting family dynamics. 

In this episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith is joined by Zoe Pepper, writer and director of Birthright, to unpack the reality behind the satire and ask whether the ‘great Australian dream’ has become more myth than reality. 

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What happens when the Australian dream turns into a family nightmare?&nbsp;
The new Australian film Birthright takes a darkly funny look at housing inequality, intergenerational wealth and the growing divide between baby boomers and younger Australians - as more adults find themselves moving back in with their parents.&nbsp;
As Australia&rsquo;s housing crisis deepens, the idea that&nbsp;hard work&nbsp;alone can secure a home is feeling increasingly out of reach,&nbsp;fuelling&nbsp;resentment, financial pressure and shifting family dynamics.&nbsp;
In this episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith is joined by Zoe Pepper,&nbsp;writer&nbsp;and director of Birthright, to unpack the reality behind the satire and ask whether the &lsquo;great Australian dream&rsquo; has become more myth than reality.&nbsp;
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A national daily news podcast, The Briefing gives you the latest headlines, discussion and explainer interviews to keep you informed and entertained.
Bringing you the news you need to know at 6am and 4pm Monday to Friday, and profile features across the weekend, The Briefing is Australia's go-to news podcast for your commute, coffee or exercise.
Know more in minutes.
Hosted by journalists Sacha Barbour Gatt, Chris Spyrou and Natarsha Belling.