We pick the brains of Brendan Coates of the Grattan Institute. Brendan’s research focuses on tax reform, economic & budget policy, retirement incomes & superannuation, housing, transport infrastructure & cities. He works in a think tank with a bunch of clever people with access to all manner of research that allows them to tackle the big questions & problems facing us as a nation.

Here’s a preview:

• Home ownership crisis - why so many young & poor simply can’t afford their own home.
• Why is the government & our politicians afraid to make big reforms to Negative Gearing, Land Tax & Stamp Duty?
• Home Buyer Saver Scheme - is it all it’s cracked up to be?
• Who’s to blame for the lack of housing built to meet the demand of homeowners?
• Australia’s aging population - should inheritance tax be modified?
• Super increases - will higher super contributions exacerbate the problems of an ageing population?
• Why Australia’s housing stress will mean a rise of homelessness.
• What can be done for everyday Australians to assist housing affordability?

This is such a great episode, packed with so many insights, we hope you enjoy listening!

WEBSITE LINKS:Grattan Institute Housing Affordability re-imagining the Auystralian Dream 

Lessons from the national Rental Affordability Scheme 

GUEST WEBSITES:Brendan Coates - Grattan Institute, Household Finances Program Director

Read the transcript:www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/089

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