Will Albanese fix our feeds?
About this episode
The episode discusses new GDP figures, social media algorithm reforms, and ongoing housing market tensions in Australia.
It's Wednesday, so you know what that means — it's another data day with David and PK! New GDP figures have just landed, rising 0.4 per cent in the June quarter. It's a little stronger than markets were expecting, so what will it mean for interest rates? Meanwhile, Teach Us Consent founder Chanel Contos has taken to the stage at the National Press Club to push for an "opt-in" model for social media algorithms. So, is the move to "fix our feeds" something Labor is actively considering as part of the digital duty of care? It comes as political tensions over housing continues to simmer, with Treasurer Jim Chalmers urging a long-view as the market softens. But as industry concerns over housing construction costs and workforce availability grow, does it shift the debate on immigration? Patricia Karvelas and David Speers break it all down on Politics Now.🎧 Listen to ABC Business Daily's GDP breakdown here 🎧 Listen to Chanel Contos on Insiders On Background here Got a burning question? Send a short voice recording to PK and Fran for Question Time at thepartyroom@abc.net.au
People in this episode
Hosts: David, PK
Guest: Chanel Contos
Topics covered
- GDP figures
- interest rates
- social media algorithms
- housing market
- immigration debate
Keywords
- GDP
- interest rates
- social media
- housing construction
- immigration
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Labor, National Press Club, ABC Business Daily, Politics Now
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