Can Australia Fix Housing, Energy and Tax Together: Episode #176

In this episode, My Bui and Shane Oliver are joined by independent MP Nicolette Boele to unpack Australia’s biggest economic challenges—from the slow rollout of clean energy and the road to electrification, to housing affordability, tax reform, and the unintended consequences of recent budget changes. They explore how regulation, superannuation, and political decisions are shaping productivity, investment, and cost of living—plus whether the “sensible centre” still has a place in today’s shifting political landscape.Important information: This podcast is general in nature and hasn’t taken your circumstances into account. It’s important you consider your personal circumstances and speak to a financial adviser before deciding what’s right for you. Any general tax information provided is intended as a guide only. Remember the value of investments may go up or down and you may not get back the amount you invested. The opinions and views featured in this podcast reflect the individual’s own. Date of publication 19 June 2026. AWM Services Pty Ltd ABN 15 139 353 496, AFSL No. 366121, part of the AMP Group00:00 - Intro01:00 Clean energy finance and investment challenges02:00 Red tape and delays in energy projects03:20 Regulation, risk appetite and super funds04:45 Energy prices, gas vs renewables debate06:00 Electrification and future energy system07:30 Cost of living pressures emerge10:45 Budget discussion: housing, productivity, tax12:00 Capital gains tax changes and impact14:20 Tax fairness and generational inequality16:00 Startups, venture capital and innovation risks17:40 Investment behaviour and market impacts18:50 Need for broader tax reform20:30 Resource taxes and government revenue22:30 Incentives, productivity, and business growth24:30 Political reaction and voter sentiment26:30 Housing crisis: supply vs demand27:50 Density vs decentralisation debate30:40 Regulation and housing costs31:20 Superannuation and affordable housing solutions33:40 Immigration and labour shortages36:20 Political shifts and rise of minor parties38:00 The “sensible centre” in modern politics40:20 Closing remarks