Australia’s sick housing joke
Looking to buy a house? Having a good job that pays good money probably won’t be enough.
On this episode of Dollars & Sense, Greg and Elinor discuss new research showing just how difficult it is to save for a house deposit and the political response to Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs.
This discussion was recorded on Thursday 13 March 2025 and things may have changed since recording.
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Host: Greg Jericho, Chief Economist, the Australia Institute and Centre for Future Work // @grogsgamut
Host: Elinor Johnston-Leek, Senior Content Producer, the Australia Institute // @elinorjohnstonleek
Show notes:
‘Gone are the days when a ‘good job’ gets you a house – and now we have the data to prove it’ by Greg Jericho, Guardian Australia (March 2025)
Housing affordability crisis – Saving for a deposit forever by Greg Jericho, the Australia Institute (March 2025)
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