'Welcome to hell': What consecutive rate hikes mean for Brisbane's first home buyers

Economist Leith van Onselen joined Jason Matthews on 4BC Mornings to unpack the latest RBA interest rate hikes, blaming a "burnout economy" where federal spending directly contradicts the central bank's efforts to curb inflation. The pair also discussed how excessive immigration is worsening both the rental and mortgage crises, comparing Australia's struggles to New Zealand and Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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