The Bloomberg Australia Podcast

37:56

Malcolm Turnbull on Tariffs, China and Standing Up to...

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/07/31

Since rockstar interviewer Mishal Husain joined Bloomberg earlier this year, she’s grilled the likes of Elon Musk and Keir Starmer. Now, she’s set her sights on Australia. This week on the Bloomberg Australia Podcast, Mishal sits down with Malcolm Turnbull, who as you might expect has a fair bit to say about his old mate US President Donald Trump. Mishal also asks our former Prime Minister his thoughts on US tariffs, China and the way forward for the AUKUS pact.See

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16:28

What Trump’s New Crypto Push Means for Bitcoin and...

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/07/24

Bitcoin just hit a record above $123,000 and crypto is suddenly back in the headlines. A major new US law backing stablecoins has sent digital assets soaring, and it’s tied directly to Donald Trump’s renewed push to make crypto part of the political mainstream. While Bitcoin itself isn’t covered by the legislation, the broader mood shift has given the whole sector a boost - and Aussie investors are watching closely. This week on the Bloomberg Australia Podcast, host Rebecca Jones

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15:47

A Week in China: Albanese’s Visit Beyond the Photo Ops

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/07/17

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s six-day visit to China was a diplomatic reset that marks the full restoration of trade ties after years of friction. While the trip was framed around economics, the stakes were far broader, as tensions simmer over Taiwan, defense, and Australia’s balancing act between its biggest trading partner and its key security ally, the US. This week on the Bloomberg Australia Podcast, host Rebecca Jones speaks with Beijing-based reporter James Mayger about how the

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14:51

The Interest Rate Cut That Didn’t Happen, And What...

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/07/10

The RBA shocked markets this week by keeping interest rates on hold at 3.85%, despite widespread expectations for a third cut in five months. That decision left millions of mortgage holders disappointed and raised new questions about the central bank’s strategy as inflation continues to ease.This week on the podcast, Chris Bourke speaks with economy reporter Swati Pandey about why markets misread the RBA, what Governor Michele Bullock’s signals mean for future moves, and what could

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14:51

Australia’s New Home Battery Plan And The Race for...

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/07/03

Australians have enthusiastically embraced rooftop solar panels. Now the government has introduced a A$2.3 billion rebate plan to get more people to install batteries at their homes, to store all of that solar power to smooth out supply at times of peak demand. This week on the podcast, Rebecca Jones talks to energy reporter Keira Wright about why the government wants more batteries, how much people stand to save under the rebate scheme, and what it all means for the country’s power supply.See

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18:50

Virgin Australia's ASX Return: Clear Skies or...

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/06/26

Virgin Australia is back on the ASX after a five-year absence, marking the biggest IPO so far this year. Once grounded by the pandemic, the airline is now making money again and flying under new leadership. This week on the podcast, Rebecca Jones talks to Angus Whitley about the airline’s financial reboot, its rivalry with Qantas, the risks of private equity ownership, and whether this new Virgin can deliver for both investors and travelers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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16:59

What Happens If Trump Bails on Aukus?

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/06/19

The US has announced a review of the Aukus defense deal, casting fresh doubts on whether the country will follow through on its pact with Australia and the UK.This week on the podcast, Rebecca Jones asks reporter Ben Westcott to explain what’s behind the review and what the potential consequences are for Australia, the Asia Pacific, and China’s increasing presence in the region.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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14:36

We Need to Talk About the New Tax on Super

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/06/12

Many Australians are already subject to a 15% tax on their superannuation profits, but the wealthiest are facing another levy on top of that. This week on the podcast, Chris Bourke asks cross-asset reporter Richard Henderson to explain how the tax will work, who will be affected, and if Australia’s super system is becoming a wealth accumulation vehicle for the rich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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12:25

Why Golden Visas Are Quietly Making a Comeback

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/06/05

Australia scrapped its version of the golden visa last year, after concerns the scheme was being rorted. Meanwhile, New Zealand has just revamped its own system, and is preparing to welcome wealthy expats with open arms.This week on the podcast, Rebecca Jones speaks to wealth editor Ainsley Thomson in Wellington about why golden visas are making a comeback in some parts of the world and where you can still get one.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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15:01

The Global Tussle For The Port of Darwin

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/05/29

In 2015, Chinese company Landbridge was awarded a 99-year lease over the Port of Darwin. Now, Australia wants to take it back and put it into local hands. This week on the podcast, Rebecca Jones speaks to government reporter Ben Westcott and senior editor Chelsea Mes about why Beijing is speaking out against that decision, and what role the US might play.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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17:25

How Low Will Australia’s Central Bank Go On Rates?

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/05/22

The Reserve Bank of Australia this week cut rates by 25 basis points, for the second time this year, while pulling off a post-Covid economic crisis soft landing for the local economy that few central banks have been able to execute.This week on the podcast, Rebecca Jones speaks to Bloomberg Economics’ James McIntyre about the outlook for interest rates, how that could be affected by Trump’s tariff war, and what it all means for the housing market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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19:23

What’s Going Wrong at Some Of Australia’s Biggest Banks?

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/05/15

Australia’s finance industry is beset by a raft of compliance lapses, from data reporting breaches to trader misbehaviour. Macquarie was targeted yet again this week in a civil action filed by the Australian Securities & Investment Commission.This week, Chris Bourke asks Bloomberg finance editor Adam Haigh: What’s going wrong with some of our biggest banks, and how did they fare in the latest reporting season?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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25:30

How Albanese’s Australia Fits Into Trump’s New World...

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/05/08

How will Australia’s newly emboldened leader deal with a White House seeking to transform the world? Listen to this special edition of the Bloomberg Australia Podcast, taped in front of a live audience at our Sydney headquarters with a panel of Bloomberg experts. Rebecca Jones speaks with Beijing Bureau Chief Yanping Li, Washington editor Derek Wallbank, economy reporter Swati Pandey and economist James McIntyre about Anthony Albanese’s sweeping election win, and what to expect as

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19:09

Is This The End of Australia's 'Miracle' Economy?

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/05/01

For years, Australia’s “miracle” economy has been buoyed by immigration, property and China. With those three pillars now wobbling, whoever wins this weekend’s federal election faces an economy in need of some tough fixes.This week on the podcast, host Rebecca Jones talks to Swati Pandey and Ben Westcott about the major parties’ economic policies, and whether either side has a plan that can fix Australia’s twin cost-of-living and housing crises.See

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19:10

Can Australia’s Housing Crisis Be Fixed?

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/04/29

Australian capital city house prices continue to rise, and hotly anticipated interest rate cuts later this year could add further fuel to the fire, leaving some buyers and renters struggling to keep roofs over their heads. This week on the podcast, host Chris Bourke talks to Brendan Coates, the Housing and Economic Security Program Director at the Grattan Institute, about what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and opposition leader Peter Dutton are promising to do about the affordability crisis if

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17:05

An Investor’s Guide to the Australian Election

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/04/24

As voters start heading to the polls in the Australian election, the market turbulence from Donald Trump’s trade war continues to drown out much of the leaders’ campaigns - even as some policies could impact investments across a range of asset classes. This week on the podcast, host Chris Bourke asks cross-asset reporter Richard Henderson: what should investors be watching out for in the days running up to the May 3 vote - and beyond?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy

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19:10

Can Slashing Immigration Fix Australia’s Housing Crisis?

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/04/22

Governments in developed countries around the world are grappling with their migration policies and Australia is no exception, with the Labor and Liberal parties proffering competing plans on how to slash the number of people arriving at its borders.This week on the podcast, host Rebecca Jones asks immigration expert Abul Rizvi about Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton’s migration policies ahead of the May 3 federal election — and whether they will actually help Australia’s housing

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23:59

What Albanese and Dutton Will (Or Won’t) Do For The...

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/04/17

Three years ago, Australia was on the verge of an election dominated by a wave of independent MPs who promised a climate change reckoning. But climate talk seems to have taken a backseat in the current campaign ahead of the May 3 national poll.This week on the podcast, host Rebecca Jones and Bloomberg’s David Stringer break down the energy policies being pushed by the major parties this election campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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26:32

What Messy Stock Markets and The Election Mean for...

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/04/15

Australia’s pension funds, known as superannuation, control a combined A$4.2 trillion, a lot of which is held in offshore assets with direct and indirect exposure to Trump’s tariff war. This week on the podcast, host Chris Bourke and ASFA CEO Mary Delahunty unpack the major parties’ election platforms relating to retirement savings and look at what superannuation funds are doing to stay calm in a time of global market turmoil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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16:26

What The Rollercoaster Tariff War Means for Investors...

The Bloomberg Australia Podcast ·

2025/04/10

Stock markets staged a dramatic rebound in the wake of the US president’s pause on tariffs, following a tumultuous week that’s caused anxiety for investors and super fund members throughout Australia.This week on the podcast, host Chris Bourke and Bloomberg News cross asset reporter Richard Henderson unpack the unprecedented market turmoil and ask: how does this all play out?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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