Can We Build It? Embracing Abundance

Treasurer Jim Chalmers thinks Ezra Klein's book, Abundance,
is a ripper. Building things directly and sweeping away red tape
could soon be part of a productivity measure. 


An investment arm of the United Arab Emirates wants to buy
Australia's Santos. Should the Treasurer impose conditions on
approving Australia's biggest-ever resource takeover? 


Plus, a 'GST Guarantee' for the West. What’s wrong with doling
out the revenue from Australia's resources on the basis of
need? 


Guests:


Matt McKenzie - Resources writer for the West Australian 


Megan Flamer - Senior Industry Fellow at RMIT Univesrity 


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