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Rare opportunity for Australia as demand for critical materials soar

Mar 11, 202129 min
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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

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