Dimitri Burshtein | $1 Trillion in Debt. What Now?

Season 2 | Episode 30 — Dimitri BurshteinThis week on The JJ Podcast, we sit down with economist, strategist and policy analyst Dimitri Burshtein for a deep dive into the state of Australia’s economy.For the first time in our history, government debt has pushed past $1 trillion. What does that actually mean — and who ultimately pays?We unpack:Employment figures — including claims that 8 in 10 new jobs are public sector or government-fundedInflation, interest rates and rising mortgage repaymentsPressure on renters and the ongoing housing shortageAustralia’s per capita recessionFalling productivity and what that signals long termThe squeeze on small businessWhether the GST debate needs to be reopenedThis is a serious, solutions-focused conversation about where the Australian economy is headed — and what needs to change if we want growth, opportunity and prosperity again.If you’re feeling the cost-of-living crunch, this episode explains why.🎧 Listen now — and join the conversation.