Can We Save the Great Australian Dream? A Housing Chat with Senator Andrew Bragg

What if home ownership weren’t just a dream, but a right every generation could still reach? Senator Andrew Bragg thinks it should be and he’s on a mission to make it possible.

In this powerful conversation, we dive deep into the housing crisis facing young Australians. From supply shortages and lending constraints to the controversial debate around accessing super for a deposit, Senator Bragg lays it all out with conviction and clarity.

If you care about housing, affordability, or the future of Australia’s economic landscape, this is an episode you need to hear.

Key Moments:
00:47 – The Home Ownership Crisis in Australia

04:00 – Supply Shortages and Migration Pressure

10:25 – Superannuation vs. Housing Debate

12:14 – Bridging the Deposit Gap with Super

18:28 – $5 Billion Infrastructure Fund

20:15 – Negative Gearing and Property Investor Taxes

24:49 – First Home Buyer Price Caps and Affordability

26:31 – Message to Renters and Aspiring Buyers

30:08 – Housing as the Key to Retirement Success

36:16 – Maintaining Energy and Mission-Driven Work

About Senator Andrew Bragg:

Senator Andrew Bragg is a Liberal Senator for New South Wales and a leading voice on economic reform, superannuation, and housing policy in Australia. Elected to the Senate in 2019, Andrew has quickly built a reputation as a pragmatic and forward-thinking policymaker focused on delivering tangible outcomes for Australians. 

As Chair of various Senate Committees, he has led inquiries into critical national issues ranging from fintech and blockchain to press freedom and housing affordability. Andrew is committed to ensuring Australia remains a free, open, and fair society that rewards aspiration and hard work.

Connect with Senator Andrew Bragg:

Visit the website: https://www.andrewbragg.com/ 

Follow Senator Andrew Bragg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senator-andrew-bragg-3296b823  

Follow Senator Andrew Bragg on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braggsenator/

Follow Senator Andrew Bragg on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMijcQS4yVavQ448xAq0RZA 

About Aaron:

Aaron-Christie David founded Atelier Wealth, a Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia (MFAA) approved Mortgage Broker. Aaron’s focus is clear – supporting property investors to make confident decisions to build their property portfolio. He has been recognised in the MPA Top 100 Broker rankings for the last three years.

With over 10 years of financial services experience, with a career spanning Wizard Home Loans and Commonwealth Bank, Aaron's decision to become a broker was to help more Australians fearlessly buy investment properties to achieve intergenerational wealth.

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