Is the Rise of the Right Cultural? (Part 2) | GIRT EP 003
Ethan Urch and Owen Rees examine why right-wing populist parties are rising across Western democracies. Is the surge driven by economic pressure, cultural anxiety, or the polarising effects of social media? This episode explores global trends, from Trump and Brexit to One Nation in Australia, and asks what the data actually shows.
Is the Populist Right Rising Because of Economics or Culture? | GIRT EP 002
Ethan Urch and Owen Rees examine why right-wing populist parties are rising across Western democracies. Is the surge driven by economic pressure, cultural anxiety, or the polarising effects of social media? This episode explores global trends, from Trump and Brexit to One Nation in Australia, and asks what the data actually shows.
Would Scrapping the Capital Gains Tax Discount Fix Australia’s Housing Crisis? | GIRT EP 001
Owen Rees and Ethan Urch unpack one of the most contentious issues in Australian tax and housing policy: the 50% CGT discount. We explain the basics, the incentives it creates (especially alongside negative gearing), and why the policy debate is returning.