Exchanges with Belinda Allen: Now What?

This week, on Exchange, Belinda Allen Senior Economist at Commonwealth Bank joins us to break down the current state of the Australian economy, from the RBA’s interest rate decisions and inflation trends to shifting consumer behaviour and the hurdles facing fiscal and tax reform. We explore what these factors mean for business investment, economic recovery, and the ongoing energy transition, as well as the pressing issue of housing affordability across different states. Follow Belinda here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-allen-1b322134/ Website: https://www.commbank.com.au/newsroom/contributors/Belinda-Allen.html Follow Evan here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lucas-44a25316/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanlucas_/ Website: www.evanlucas.com.au Chapters 00:00 RBA Rate Cuts and Economic Outlook 02:53 Inflation and Consumer Behaviour 05:54 Business Investment and Economic Recovery 08:52 Fiscal Policy and Economic Reform 11:44 Tax Reform Challenges 14:49 Energy Transition and Future Investments 17:59 State Performance and Housing Affordability 20:53 Final Thoughts on Housing and Planning