Episode description

In PX44 Jess Noonan and Peter Jewell interview long term journalist and author Peter Mares on his new book 'No Place Like Home: Repairing Australia's Housing Crisis'. Peter discusses many aspects of housing and points to historical expectations and the new reality. The discussion identifies those disadvantaged by the new housing paradigm and offers a variety of solutions. Much debate followed Bernard Slat's 'smashed avo' article. 'No Place Like Home' provides a follow up and is a refreshing discussion on contemporary housing issues. Podcast released 10 January 2019. Technical production by Zak Willsallen of Complete Podcast Services. For more information visit www.planningxchange.org.