In October, Scott Morrison was surprisingly unveiled as the new chairman of Space Centre Australia, the planned spaceport in Far North Queensland.

The move has the potential to hugely disrupt Australia’s launch sector, which already has four spaceports scattered around the country.

Now, a few weeks later, the former prime minister joins Robert Dougherty in our studio in North Sydney.

The pair discuss the new government’s cuts to the space sector, whether the industry will recover, and how Australia can take advantage of its geographical advantages to become a leader in launch.

On this episode of The Smart Property Investment Show, host Phil Tarrant sits down with industry veteran James Symond to discuss the evolution of mortgage broking in Australia. After three decades in the industry, James reflects on how mortgage broking has grown from a niche service to accounting for 73 per cent of all loans in the country.

James shares insights on the role mortgage brokers play in offering clients a wider range of bespoke options and how relationships with both lenders and customers are at the heart of the industry. He also touches on the evolution of mortgage applications, highlighting how the profession has become more thorough and regulated over the years.

During the podcast, James also recounts his own property investment journey and offers practical advice for everyday Australians looking to invest in property, stressing the importance of working with professionals like mortgage brokers.

Lastly, James shares his optimism about the future of mortgage broking and shares his advice that government not make any drastic changes to negative gearing. Enjoy the episode:

EXCLUSIVE: Liberal senator Andrew Bragg sits down with Momentum Media's mortgages brand, The Adviser to reveal what the new home ownership inquiry will look at and why he wants to hear from the broking industry most.

In this episode of In Focus, host Annie Kane catches up with the chair of the Senate economics references committee to discuss:

1. The big issues the committee aims to address with this inquiry.
2. What else could be done to improve first home ownership in Australia.
3. Why he wants to hear from the broking industry most.