Podcasts about deloitte access economics

Australia's unemployment rate has climbed to its highest level since late 2021, with nearly 19,000 jobs lost and youth unemployment on the rise, raising fresh questions about the economic outlook and the path for interest rates. Deloitte Access Economics partner Stephen Smith breaks down what's driving the shift and what it means in a climate of global uncertainty and elevated borrowing costs. Meanwhile, the sharemarket surged, with the ASX 200 posting its strongest gain in six weeks, lifted by materials, banks and real estate, as Heath Moss from HLM Investments unpacks what's behind the rally and whether it can last.

Australia's unemployment rate has climbed to its highest level since late 2021, with nearly 19,000 jobs lost and youth unemployment on the rise, raising fresh questions about the economic outlook and the path for interest rates. Deloitte Access Economics partner Stephen Smith breaks down what's driving the shift and what it means in a climate of global uncertainty and elevated borrowing costs. Meanwhile, the sharemarket surged, with the ASX 200 posting its strongest gain in six weeks, lifted by materials, banks and real estate, as Heath Moss from HLM Investments unpacks what's behind the rally and whether it can last.

Chris Richardson is one of Australia’s most quoted economists and the founder of Rich Insight, bringing decades of expertise from his time at Deloitte Access Economics to decode complex fiscal policy. Chris and I might not agree on every aspect of this budget, but that is what makes this conversation worth having. In this analysis of Australia’s latest budget, Richardson reveals why our living standards have barely grown over the past decade while other OECD nations have surged ahead by 17%. He dissects the real economic effects of the budget on inflation, interest rates, and the Reserve Bank’s delicate balancing act. Richardson also exposes the “off-budget” spending that keeps billions in government expenditure hidden from public scrutiny and explains why housing affordability will not be solved by capital gains tax changes alone. Join my exclusive Mentored+ community: https://mentored.com.au/become-a-member/ Subscribe to the Mentored newsletter here: https://the-mentored-platform-pty-ltd.myklpages.com/l/WWJGc5See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX edges lower as oil prices climb above US$100 amid escalating Middle East tensions, raising fresh concerns about inflation and growth. Armina Rosenberg from Minotaur Capital breaks down whether AI-driven investing can make sense of geopolitical shocks, while Deloitte Access Economics partner David Rumbens warns Australia could be edging closer to recession, even if the conflict eases. With markets still near record highs but volatility building, this episode unpacks the risks shaping the economic outlook and what it means for investors and households.

The ASX edges lower as oil prices climb above US$100 amid escalating Middle East tensions, raising fresh concerns about inflation and growth. Armina Rosenberg from Minotaur Capital breaks down whether AI-driven investing can make sense of geopolitical shocks, while Deloitte Access Economics partner David Rumbens warns Australia could be edging closer to recession, even if the conflict eases. With markets still near record highs but volatility building, this episode unpacks the risks shaping the economic outlook and what it means for investors and households.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks to Pradeep Philip, from Deloitte Access Economics, and Alice Shen, CFA from VanEck, about the latest inflation result and the day's sharemarket moves.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks to Pradeep Philip, from Deloitte Access Economics, and Alice Shen, CFA from VanEck, about the latest inflation result and the day's sharemarket moves.

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Facing a national debt nearing $1 trillion, Stephen Smith from Deloitte Access Economics joined Sofie Formica on 4BC Breakfast to propose a radical five-point tax reform plan capable of raising $57 billion annually. The strategy centres on simplifying income tax, increasing the GST to 15%, and targeting corporate super profits to correct Australia’s structural budget deficit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite solid gains by the gold miners, a sell-off in energy stocks – fuelled by a continued decline in oil prices – has dragged the Australian sharemarket. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Jonathan Shead, Head of Investment at State Street Investment Management. Plus, the Reserve Bank left interest rates unchanged at 3.6 percent, as expected, at its September board meeting. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Pradeep Philip from Deloitte Access Economics.

Despite solid gains by the gold miners, a sell-off in energy stocks – fuelled by a continued decline in oil prices – has dragged the Australian sharemarket. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Jonathan Shead, Head of Investment at State Street Investment Management. Plus, the Reserve Bank left interest rates unchanged at 3.6 percent, as expected, at its September board meeting. For more, Stephanie Youssef spoke with Pradeep Philip from Deloitte Access Economics.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stephen Smith from Deloitte Access Economics abut what the government's final budget outcome says about the economy; plus Kyle Rodda from Capital.com on the day's sharemarket action.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stephen Smith from Deloitte Access Economics abut what the government's final budget outcome says about the economy; plus Kyle Rodda from Capital.com on the day's sharemarket action.

A new study by Deloitte Access Economics has found that nearly one in three Australians lives with an allergy. The figure has doubled in the past 18 years - from 4.1 million in 2007 to 8.2 million. Speaking with SBS Hindi, Dr Anju Agarwal says the causes of this dramatic rise are multifaceted.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn about the bank's record $10.3bn full-year cash profit and finds out what it means for investors, plus his future AI plans for the bank; David Rumbens from Deloitte Access Economics goes through the latest wages data from the ABS including why productivity is key; and Jun Bei Lui from TenCap goes through the sharemarket action including her take on the latest corporate profit results.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn about the bank's record $10.3bn full-year cash profit and finds out what it means for investors, plus his future AI plans for the bank; David Rumbens from Deloitte Access Economics goes through the latest wages data from the ABS including why productivity is key; and Jun Bei Lui from TenCap goes through the sharemarket action including her take on the latest corporate profit results.

As the government looks to get the economy rolling again, what can it do to stimulate private investment?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Knowledge for Teachers podcast, I speak with Amy Haywood and Nick Parkinson, co-authors of the Grattan Institute's Maths Guarantee report. We unpack what they describe as Australia's “national problem” with maths underperformance — from the equity gaps to the urgent need for high-quality curriculum materials and teacher support. Amy and Nick share key findings from their research, including a national teacher survey and international case studies, as well as practical insights from some of Australia's most effective schools. We dive deep into what explicit instruction really looks like, the power of fluency, and how the instructional hierarchy can help teachers better sequence their maths lessons. Whether you're a school leader, instructional coach, or passionate teacher, this conversation will leave you with clarity, evidence, and next steps to improve maths teaching in your school. Resources mentioned: The Maths Guarantee (Grattan Institute report) The Maths Guarantee: A guide for principals (Grattan Institute) Teach Like a Champion – Doug Lemov Teaching Primary Mathematics – George Booker Eddie Wu Craig Barton Ochre Education PR1ME International EAST materials Maths Olympiad Times Tables Rock Stars James Dobson - From Research to Reality: A Primary Maths Resource Toolkit The schools they visited for case studies were: Wattle Grove Primary, a government school in suburban Perth  Bentleigh West Primary, a government school in suburban Melbourne  Ballarat Clarendon College, an independent school in regional Victoria  St Bernard's Primary, a Catholic school in Batemans Bay on the NSW south coast  Charlestown South Public, a government school in Newcastle, NSW  The Entrance Public, a government school on the NSW central coast  Budgewoi Public, a government school also on the NSW central coast  The final three schools are part of the Explicit and Systematic Teaching (EAST) network, a grassroots network which exists to champion explicit teaching in NSW government schools   You can connect with Amy: Twitter/X: @Amy_L_Haywood   You can connect with Nick: Twitter/X: @NickJParkinson   You can connect with Brendan: Twitter/X: @learnwithmrlee Facebook: @learningwithmrlee Website: learnwithlee.net   About  Amy Haywood Amy Haywood is the Deputy Program Director of Grattan's Education Program. Amy has a background as an educator and brings this practical experience to her work as an education policy researcher. She is the co-author of several Grattan reports, including Ending the lesson lottery: How to improve curriculum planning in schools, The Reading Guarantee: How to give every child the best chance of success, Spreading success: Why Australia should trial multi-school organisations, and The Maths Guarantee: How to boost students' learning in primary schools. Amy taught English in secondary schools for five years. During this time, she presented at statewide teaching conferences and wrote several study guides for Macmillan Education. Before joining Grattan, Amy worked as a manager in Deloitte Access Economics' Education Policy team, where she led schooling projects focused on system design, workforce reform, and teaching practice. Amy has a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Teaching from the University of Melbourne. As part of her postgraduate degree, she studied international education policy while on exchange at the University of Oulo in Finland. She is a registered teacher.   Nick Parkinson Nick is a Senior Associate in Grattan's Education Program, where he has co-authored reports on whole-school curriculum, multi-school organisation, and primary maths. He also contributed to reports on catch-up tutoring and early reading. Through this research, Nick has conducted case studies of nearly 30 leading schools and analysed more than 5,000 teacher survey results. Nick holds a Master of Teaching from the Melbourne Graduate School of Education. Before studying teaching, Nick completed a Bachelor of Arts and a Diploma of Languages at the University of Melbourne. He is a 2022 Westpac Future Leader. Before joining Grattan, Nick worked as a consultant at Nous Group where he contributed to projects on school culture, student assessment, and occupational safety. Support the Knowledge for Teachers Podcast:  https://www.patreon.com/KnowledgeforTeachersPodcast  

Australia's tech sector faces a critical skills gap. Women – who make up just 30% of the tech workforce – represent the largest untapped talent pool to close this gap. Michelle Ockers speaks with Kade Brown from RMIT Online and Rhiannon Yetsenga from Deloitte Access Economics about their latest research report into skills and talent diversity in Australia's tech workforce. They explore the key findings of the report, including the scale of the skills gap, why women are the biggest untapped opportunity to close this gap, and the business case for investing in re-skilling. The conversation also highlights practical actions organisations can take to attract, retain, and develop more women in tech roles. Hosted by Michelle Ockers  Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/elevate-42/  Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/

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Retail sales rose the most in nearly a year as Black Friday discounts enticed shoppers to spend, so just how big were the promotions and will they continue? SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with David Rumbens from Deloitte Access Economics to find out; plus the day on the sharemarket including Star's growing woes, with Zoran Kresovic from Blueberry Markets.

The government has released its mid-year budget update, and the news is bleak, with more government spending leading to greater deficits in the future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians are heading into an election and the Coalition parties have ensured that economic management and cost of living will be the central issues around which the campaign evolves. Deloitte Access Economics' Stephen Smith walks Tom Ravlic through aspects of its most recent Deloitte Budget Monitor, and touches on better ways of explaining the way government's talk about their economic management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The IMF has taken a swipe at the government, saying that government spending is adding to pressures in the economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this first episode, Peita talks with John O'Mahony and Deen Sanders from Deloitte Access Economics. They discuss the key findings and implications of the "Advice 2023: The Big Shift" report, which identifies seven mega trends that will significantly impact the financial advice industry and presents choices for advisors to embrace these changes and capitalise on the $2.1 billion advice opportunity. John O'Mahony LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-o-mahony-860a2632/ Deen Sanders LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-deen-sanders-oam-21b61220/ Advice 2030: The Big Shift: https://www.deloitte.com/au/en/Industries/investment-management/perspectives/advice-2030-the-big-shift.html Deloitte Website: https://www.deloitte.com/ Ensombl Iress Space: https://app.ensombl.com/spaces/12522488/feed Discover how to boost efficiency and create capacity in your business at https://ensombl.com/go/20240918/ Join the Ensombl platform: App Store: http://www.ensombl.com/apple Google Play: http://www.ensombl.com/google Desktop: https://www.ensombl.com/ General Disclaimer – https://www.ensombl.com/disclaimer/

Australia's GDP has increased by just 1% over the last, with worries that our economy is headed at pace towards recession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of "Now That's Significant, a Market Research Podcast," takes a deep dive into the current state of the New Zealand economy and its implications for the market research industry. Host Michael Howard brings you a panel discussion from the Research Association New Zealand's AGM, featuring experts from various sectors. The panel, moderated by Chair Ian Mills, includes Rob Clark from Seek, Carin Hercock from Ipsos, Jason Shoebridge from NZIER, and Liza Van der Merwe from Deloitte Access Economics. Here are five key points discussed: This Time Feels Different: The panel agrees that the current economic climate feels different from past recessions. Factors like the rapid transition from a high-spending Covid period to a recession, the reliance on migration for economic growth, and the impact of global geopolitical tensions contribute to this unique situation. Consumer Confidence and Inflation: Consumer confidence is low, driven by high inflation and the rising cost of living. The panel discusses the impact of housing costs and mortgage rates on consumer sentiment, noting that inflation in New Zealand remains stubbornly high compared to other countries. The Power of Narrative: The discussion highlights the influence of media narratives on public perception of the economy. The panel emphasizes the need for market researchers to be a voice of reason, providing data-driven insights to counterbalance negative or sensationalized reporting. Financial Literacy and Transparency: The panel raises concerns about financial literacy levels and the need for greater transparency in communicating economic data to the public. They suggest that market researchers can play a role in educating consumers and helping them understand the impact of economic trends on their lives. Productivity and Innovation: The panel identifies low productivity as a key challenge for the New Zealand economy. They discuss the need for greater investment in technology, innovation, and skills development to boost productivity and drive sustainable economic growth. A question for our listeners: How can market researchers effectively communicate complex economic data to the public in a way that is both accurate and engaging, fostering greater understanding and informed decision-making? Enjoy the podcast *** Infotools Harmoni is a fit-for-purpose market research analysis, visualization, and reporting platform that gives the world's leading brands the tools they need to better understand their consumers, customers, organization, and market. www.infotools.com Established in 1990, we work with some of the world's top brands around the world, including Coca-Cola, Orange, Samsung, and Mondelēz. Our powerful cloud-based platform, Harmoni, is purpose-built for market research. From data processing to investigation, dashboards to collaboration, Harmoni is a true "data-to-decision-making" solution for in-house corporate insights teams and agencies. While we don't facilitate market research surveys, we make it easy for to find and share compelling insights that go over-and-above what stakeholders want, inspiring them to act decisively. One of the most powerful features of Harmoni is Discover, a time-tested, time-saving, and investigative approach to data analysis. Using automated analyses to reveal patterns and trends, Discover minimizes potential research bias by removing the need for requesting and manually analyzing scores of cumbersome crosstabs – often seeing what you can't. Discover helps you easily find what differentiates groups that matter to you, uncover what makes them unique, and deliver data points that are interesting, relevant, and statistically significant, plus see things others can't. Add to all this an impending GenAI feature, and you have an extremely powerful, future-proofed tool

على الرغم من حصولهم عادةً على مستويات مؤهلات أعلى من المولودين في أستراليا، إلا أن ما يقرب من نصف المهاجرين واللاجئين (44%) في أستراليا يعملون في وظائف أقل من مستوى مهاراتهم ويمكن إضافة 70 مليار دولار إلى الاقتصاد على مدى السنوات العشر القادمة إذا عمل المهاجرون الدائمون في وظائف تتناسب مع مهاراتهم في نفس الوقت، وفقًا لتقرير أصدرته شركة Deloitte Access Economics الذي يشير إلى أن أكثر من 621 ألف مهاجر غير قادرين على العمل بكامل إمكاناتهم في أستراليا. أين يكمن الخلل إذاً وهل الإصلاحات التي تطرأ على برنامج الهجرة ستعالج هذه الثغرة؟

Businesses say a signficant concern is the housing crisis which is expected to get worse before it gets better. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stephen Smith from Deloitte Access Economics to find out more, plus the day on the sharemarket with Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Data Analystics.

Businesses say a signficant concern is the housing crisis which is expected to get worse before it gets better. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Stephen Smith from Deloitte Access Economics to find out more, plus the day on the sharemarket with Mathan Somasundaram from Deep Data Analystics.

The federal government is looking to give the ACCC more power to preside over mergers and acquisitions. Hear from Pradeep Philip from Deloitte Access Economics about what it means, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Josh Gilbert from eToro for his wrap of the day's action on the sharemarket.

The federal government is looking to give the ACCC more power to preside over mergers and acquisitions. Hear from Pradeep Philip from Deloitte Access Economics about what it means, plus SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Josh Gilbert from eToro for his wrap of the day's action on the sharemarket.

Kade Brown from RMIT Online and Rhiannon Yetsenga from Deloitte Access Economics discuss their latest research on the skills landscape in Australia. The ‘Ready, Set, Upskill' report was released in March 2024. We explore the nuances and contradictions in the data about key skills gaps in Australia, prioritisation and investment in skills by organisations, and the employee blind spot in the need to develop gen AI skills. Discover the four key ways that organisations can maximise their learning and development spend. Hosted by Michelle Ockers Transcript and related resources: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/elevate-31/ Podcast information and more episodes: https://learninguncut.global/podcast/

We often talk about the psycho-emotional costs of eating disorders for those living with them; but up to this point, we haven't learned much about the costs to society. Now we know. Since 2012, there's been a shocking 36 per cent increase in the economic burden of eating disorders to the people of Australia. In the meantime, 1.1 million people in this country are currently living with an eating disorder – that's an increase of 21% in only ten years. These and many other disturbing metrics are in the new Paying the Price Report, produced by Deloitte Access Economics and Butterfly. “In terms of economic cost, we're talking sixty-seven billion dollars per year,” says Jim Hungerford, Butterfly's CEO. “Yet, in comparison, the amount of money that is spent to prevent eating disorders or to support people who do develop them is actually minuscule.” Chantel, invested in their recovery, can relate - including that their condition could have been prevented. “The cost of my eating disorder takes up about 20% of my annual income," they say. “And this is even with Medicare rebates and private health insurance. To access a therapist for fortnightly sessions, a dietitian for quarterly sessions and a psychiatrist for quarterly sessions to manage my medication, costs me up to $11,738.97 cents every year.” Chantel isn't alone, and action is needed to change the paradigm, not only for the community but for the sake of taxpayers too. Listen to Butterfly's CEO, Jim Hungerford, Deloitte's reporting lead, Simone Cheung, and people with living experience unpack the report, and what it means for the future of prevention and care. Find out more about Paying the Price Report Find out more about the Parliamentary Friends Group Find out more about Simeone Cheung Find out more about Deloitte Access EconomicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Secondo le previsioni di Deloitte Access Economics ci attende il periodo di crescita più fiacco dall'inizio degli anni 90, escludendo quello del Covid.

Join us as we explore the road ahead in this new age of disruption: https://deloi.tt/48Id4Sb   The shift required in the Australian workforce to enable the energy transition is arguably the greatest challenge to meeting our 2030 emissions reduction targets. Deloitte Climate & Sustainability partner Katherine Wannan chats to Deloitte Access Economics partner Claire Ibrahim and Chief People Officer at Essential Energy, Amalie Smith, about the types of skills, capabilities and technologies that are emerging as critical to the energy transition workforce, including in relation to regional growth.   To discover more insights from the AFR Energy and Climate Summit: https://deloi.tt/3LLOuWI   Connect with the speakers: Katherine Wannan: https://au.linkedin.com/in/katherine-wannan-55047832 Claire Ibrahim: https://au.linkedin.com/in/claireatkinson1 Amalie Smith: https://au.linkedin.com/in/amalie-smith-260898145

The Reserve Bank of Australia has held official interest rates at 4.1% at its August board meeting, so SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves discusses its impacts with Deloitte Access Economics' Stephen Smith & Rhayna Bosch talks with Martin Lakos from Macquarie for the sharemarket impacts.

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Consumer group CHOICE says the increasing dominance of third-party rental platforms has discriminatory impacts on prospective tenants. Rhayna Bosch speaks with CHOICE's Kate Bower for more. SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves meanwhile speaks with Stephen Smith from Deloitte Access Economics about the RBA's latest monthly board meeting minutes and why he's worried about the previous rate hikes and the impact on the economy.

موسسه Deloitte Access Economics هشدار داده است که اگر بانک مرکزی استرالیا دوباره نرخ های بهره را افزایش دهد، استرالیا ممکن است دچار رکود شود.

With energy costs rising that's bound to have an impact on inflation, and it's something the Reserve Bank can't simply raise rates to fix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Indigenous Business Australia who serves, partners and invests with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who want to own their own future.When Gnaala Karla Booja man Rodney Rankins talks about home ownership, his eyes light up with pride. He became the 19,000th home loan that Indigenous Business Australia (IBA) approved for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people since its inception.Rodney has constructed his home in a new housing development in the Perth suburbs of Western Australia.IBA's home ownership program is one of the longest standing programs successfully supporting economic self-management and self-sufficiency for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.A recent Deloitte Access Economics study surveyed over 1000 people who had been through the IBA home loan program and found that nine out ten reported improved living conditions, self-esteem and overall happiness.The study also found that since inception, the Indigenous Home Ownership Program has generated $895 million in social and economic benefit for homeowners, $483 million in economic activity through construction and over 1200 full time equivalent jobs.For Rodney, home ownership was always a dream and he encourages others to put the work in to finding your goals.Recommendations throughout this episode: https://iba.gov.au/https://iba.gov.au/2019/03/iba-media-release-dreams-can-come-true-a-home-owners-story/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-10-08/wa-indigenous-inmates-making-the-most-of-binjareb-skills-program/6837666 Website: www.blackmagicwoman.com.auFollow us on Instagram - @blackmagicwomanpodcast The Black Magic Woman Podcast is hosted by Mundanara Bayles and is an uplifting conversational style program featuring mainly Aboriginal guests and explores issues of importance to Aboriginal people and communities. Mundanara is guided by Aboriginal Terms of Reference and focusses more on who people are rather than on what they do. If you enjoyed this episode, please ‘Subscribe' on Apple Podcasts or ‘Follow' on your Spotify app and tell your friends and family about us! If you'd like to contact us, please email, info@blackmagicwoman.com.au Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/black-magic-woman. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government announced an extra $50 billion would go towards the budget bottom line off the back of increased revenues and lower spending, but the fuel excise cut wouldn't be here to stay.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

در حالی که مهاجرت افراد ماهر به استرالیا اکنون تنها معادل کسری از سطوح قبل از آغاز همه‌ گیری کووید-۱۹ است موسسه Deloitte Access Economics در گزارشی نوشته است استرالیا باید با کاهش دادن تشریفات اداری نشان دهد که «آماده پذیرش مهاجران است».

Host, Leanne McMahon welcomes Marcus Garrett, former MathsTalk host and current Learning Solutions Designer at RMIT Online to discuss the idea that digital mindsets which are underpinned by mathematics, are the key to unlocking opportunities for young people in the jobs market, opportunities in life and also opportunities for the Australian economy. Deloitte Access Economics and RMIT Online concluded in a report that one of the biggest emerging skill needs for the Australian economy remains digital skills, meaning the data and data interpretation skills that give people the confidence and the capacity to use digital technologies to make sound data-driven decisions when faced with complex problems. We look at how teachers can facilitate the development of these skills throughout school and how the RMIT Online team enable teachers and other professionals to build their data interpretation skills and maybe even increase their income in the process. Resources: ICE-EM textbooks: https://schools.amsi.org.au/ice-em-mathematics-textbooks/ RMIT Online: https://online.rmit.edu.au/ Ready, set, upskill: Effective training for the jobs of tomorrow: https://online.rmit.edu.au/insights/2021  Contact us: https://calculate.org.au/contact-schools/ 

Climate change has significantly impacted residential property: Constant house repairs, increasing energy bills, and more areas becoming uninsurable.  …It feels like something needs to change. Will our policymakers be able to keep up?  Today, we're talking about the impact climate change is (or should be) having on housing policy.  Nicki Hutley, a highly experienced economist and Councillor on the Climate Council, joins us today to talk about the extent of the climate change problem, what the government is doing, existing initiatives, and more! If you enjoyed the show, do like, rate, subscribe, and share us on social media and if you have your own questions you need clarity on, email us at questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au! See you in the episode!   Episode Highlights: The extent of the climate change problem [04:01] What will happen to property values in ‘uninsurable' areas? [08:05] The politics behind climate change decision-making [13:54] NSW initiative on sustainability [20:01] Raising awareness on climate change issues [26:19] Climate change damages: Repairs vs Mitigation [30:56] Nicki's Property Dumbo [37:18]   About our Guest: Nicki Hutley is a highly experienced economist with broad-based expertise in macroeconomics and microeconomic policy, gained over three decades in financial and investment markets and in economic consulting.   After many years in the corporate world, including most recently as a partner with Deloitte Access Economics, Nicki is now an independent economist, advising governments, businesses and not-for-profits. She is also a Councillor on the Climate Council. Nicki holds an Honours degree in Economics. In 2021, she was elected President of the NSW Branch of the Economics Society of Australia. Nicki is a frequent commentator in the media and is a regular guest on The Drum and The Project.   Links from the show: Visit Nicki Hutley's website: www.nickihutleyeconomics.com.au  A River with a City Problem by Margaret Cook: https://bit.ly/3olYKJ7  Ep 228: https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/228    Connect with Us: Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? www.gooddeeds.com.au Work with Veronica: https://linktr.ee/veronicamorgan Looking for a Mortgage Broker? www.wealthful.com.au Work with Chris: hello@wealthful.com.au  Send in your questions to: questions@theelephantintheroom.com.au    Find this episode on our website: https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au/podcasts/239   If you've enjoyed this episode, don't forget to like, share, rate and subscribe for more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's budget situation has been quietly improving. Deloitte Access Economics director Chris Richardson says the remarkable strength of the Australian economy means it no longer needs the emergency support it has been getting from the government and the Reserve Bank. Government spending fell by a record 10% in the year to January. He counsels against emergency measures to protect Australians from the soaring price of petrol, saying today's international oil price implies that in less than a fortnight petrol prices will be between 15 and 20 cents lower a litre. While there is no guarantee they won't climb again, the relief that's in store is half as big as the relief the government could deliver by cutting fuel excise, a measure he says would be like applying a Band-Aid that would be difficult to rip off. Rather than pumping more money into the economy, the March 29 budget should be withdrawing support in a measured fashion. Although government debt has climbed, low interest rates mean the payments on government debt cost less than before COVID.   With Australia just a “handful of months” away from an unemployment rate of 3.5% – Thursday's February rate was 4.0% - Australia should celebrate its success in getting its economic policies right during COVID. While the reopening of borders will slow Australia's success in bringing down unemployment, it is unlikely to reverse it. After petrol prices, the next challenge for Australians will be higher mortgage rates, but they will be going up for a reason, Richardson says, because inflation is climbing and wage growth is climbing, which will improve the budget position further.

Australia's annual inflation rate has jumped to 3.8%, up from just 1.1%. Inflation is also rising in the United States – but is it really a worry? Plus, the Australian-led innovation to bring the Consumer Price Index into the 21st century. Guests Professor Kevin Fox, Director, Centre for Applied Economic Research, UNSW Business School Nicki Hutley, economic consultant, advisor to Social Outcomes and Climate Council, former Senior Partner, Deloitte Access Economics

GDP figures say that Australia is heading towards recession for the first time in 29 years. Now what? As 2020 brought bushfires, drought and floods, we were already in financial trouble. But the measures taken to save lives in the face of COVID-19 have pushed the economy over the edge. Nicki Hutley, partner at Deloitte Access Economics and Terry Rawnsley from SGS Economics and Planning, join us to pull apart the GDP 'sausage' and tell us what it all means.

Professor Ian Harper is the Dean of Melbourne Business School at The University of Melbourne and also Co-Dean of the University's Faculty of Business and Economics. In 2016 he was appointed to the Board of the Reserve Bank. Ian was a Partner of Deloitte Access Economics from 2011 to 2016 and from March 2014 to March 2015 chaired the Australian Government's Competition Policy Review. He authored “Economics for Life”, which won the Australian Christian Book of the Year Award, and “Confessions of a Meddlesome Economist”. Ian's career has spanned academe, government and business.