This week, on Exchange, Belinda Allen Senior Economist at Commonwealth Bank joins us to break down the current state of the Australian economy, from the RBA’s interest rate decisions and inflation trends to shifting consumer behaviour and the hurdles facing fiscal and tax reform.

We explore what these factors mean for business investment, economic recovery, and the ongoing energy transition, as well as the pressing issue of housing affordability across different states.

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-allen-1b322134/

Website: https://www.commbank.com.au/newsroom/contributors/Belinda-Allen.html

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Website: www.evanlucas.com.au

Chapters

00:00 RBA Rate Cuts and Economic Outlook

02:53 Inflation and Consumer Behaviour

05:54 Business Investment and Economic Recovery

08:52 Fiscal Policy and Economic Reform

11:44 Tax Reform Challenges

14:49 Energy Transition and Future Investments

17:59 State Performance and Housing Affordability

20:53 Final Thoughts on Housing and Planning

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