This week on Exchanges, the brilliant Tim Loh, Assistant Commissioner of the Australian Taxation Office. But this isn’t an Exchange on tax, Tim has joined me to share his personal journey from introverted public speaker to media spokesperson and senior leader. Tim opens up about overcoming the challenges of public speaking, managing imposter syndrome, and the importance of authenticity in leadership.

We discuss workplace culture, the need for work-life balance to avoid burnout, and how small, consistent actions can build lasting confidence. Tim also reflects on resilience in the face of criticism and how he leads teams with clarity, empathy, and purpose.

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Chapters

00:00 Navigating the Media Landscape

02:52 Leadership Insights and Authenticity

05:56 The Power of Three: Communication Tools

08:57 Confronting Imposter Syndrome

11:43 Burnout and Work-Life Balance

14:58 The Impact of COVID on Work Culture

17:50 Managing Hybrid Work Environments

20:45 Building Confidence Through Action

23:47 Resilience in the Face of Criticism

27:00 A Day in Charge: Spreading Kindness

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This week, Cameron Kusher joins me on Exchanges to unpack the complex forces shaping the Australian housing market. From the economics of supply and demand to the impact of government policy, negative gearing lending and everything in between.

We explore affordability challenges, the future of stamp duty, and the growing appeal of rentvesting among younger Australians. Cameron also makes the case for a stronger non-market housing sector and the need for public-private partnerships to deliver sustainable, affordable housing solutions and tackle the rising risk of homelessness. This episode is not to be missed

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Chapters

00:00 Current State of the Housing Market

04:26 Demand Dynamics in Housing

07:06 The Greater Fool Theory in Real Estate

10:40 Housing as an Asset vs. Home

12:37 Government Policies and Housing Affordability

16:00 Challenges in Housing Supply

19:11 Productivity in Construction

20:01 The Role of Stamp Duty

24:43 Negative Gearing and Its Implications

31:03 The Rise of Rentvesting

34:41 Vision for Affordable Housing

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This week, Stephen Koukoulas, Managing Director at Market Economics joins Exchanges on what’s keeping him up at night, Trump-era tariffs on global trade, the impact on the Australia–China relationship, business confidence, and consumer sentiment.

Stephen also unloads his insights into the structural challenges facing the Australian economy particularly inflation, energy prices, and the pressing need for tax and superannuation reform to support more equitable wealth distribution.

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Chapters

00:00 Global Trade and Tariffs Impact

02:52 Consumer Confidence and Economic Growth

05:44 Energy Prices and Inflation Concerns

08:54 Taxation and Structural Changes

12:53 Superannuation and Wealth Distribution

19:30 Capital Growth and Tax Implications

20:52 Superannuation and Retirement Funding

23:56 Fiscal Policy vs. Monetary Policy

24:41 Interest Rate Projections

27:50 RBA's Conservative Approach

30:41 Global Comparisons in Monetary Policy

32:53 A Day in Charge: Economic Reforms

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