Rare opportunity for Australia as demand for critical materials soar
Mar 11, 2021•29 min
Episode description
Concerns that the Federal Government's $1.2 billion travel industry rescue package will "cannibalise tourism opportunities" in Victoria. How many people are expected to lose their jobs when JobKeeper ends? Plus, as demand for rare earths increases, might the US look to Australia to help break China's grip on the supply and processing of critical materials?
Guests:
Felicia Mariani, CEO, Victoria Tourism Industry Council
Kristina Clifton, Senior Economist, Commonwealth Bank
Jeffrey Wilson, Research Director, Perth USAsia Centre