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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