Program

Housing affordability dominates Australian conversation, yet much of what we think we know is incomplete or contested. In this masterclass, leading independent economist Saul Eslake breaks down the forces driving housing prices in Australia today, separating short-term pressures

from structural factors and clarifying where assumptions go astray. The session examines capital gains tax, the real impact of migration, intergenerational inequality, and whether rising prices genuinely make Australia wealthier. Clear, measured and grounded in evidence.