#3 | Cutting migration isn’t a panacea for the housing crisis | A conversation with Peter Mares

Guest: Peter Mares Date of recording: 10 June 2024 Summary: In this episode, Peter Mares, an independent writer, journalist and researcher, discusses migration, housing, and the challenges of Australia's current migration system. He highlights the need for a rational migration policy that considers the long-term impacts on housing and labour productivity. Peter emphasises the importance of government led initiatives to address affordability and supply issues. He also suggests that tax reform can help alleviate concerns about the impact of migration on housing. Keywords: Peter Mares, migration, housing, Australia, migration system, rational migration policy, labour productivity, build-to-rent sector, tax reform. Chapters: Peter’s professional background (01:08) Interest in migration and housing (03:43) The Government's Migration Strategy (07:49) Impact of migration on housing (17:46) Structural issues in the Australian labour market and economy (23:26) Historical perspective on housing policies (27:22) The role of the build-to-rent sector in solving housing issues (34:27) Impact of migration on productivity and aging population (37:26) Reconciling concerns and advocating for rational migration policy (40:40) Acknowledgments: Our heartfelt thanks to Peter Mares for so generously volunteering his time and sharing his insights with us! As always, many thanks to our editor, Ryan Prestipino of Fallen Pine Studio, for his amazing work behind the scenes. And of course, thank you to our listeners, without which this podcast would simply not exist. If you have any feedback or suggestions, we would love to hear from you - call us on (03) 9063 2240 or visit www.lawgration.com.au. Disclaimer: This content is intended to be for general informational purposes only, and all content is current at the time of recording and subject to change without prior notice. While LawGration is an Incorporated Legal Practice, we are not aware of your personal circumstances, needs or goals, and information contained in this post should not be construed as legal, immigration or other advice. Before acting on any information in this post, you should always query whether it is relevant to your circumstances and consult an Australian immigration lawyer or registered migration agent. The views and/or opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of LawGration, or any other organisation that they represent or are otherwise affiliated with.