Interview: How census data is 'quietly shaping the world around us'

Wednesday 16 July 2025 Anthony Albanese meets Chinese President XI Jinping, and the two stress the need to not let global trade turbulence derail the Canberra-Beijing relationship. And more, including: Reserve Bank wants to overhaul the payments system The local sharemarket closes at a record high Australians are changing the way they shop Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, it's all about debt consolidation. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we heard that the Australian Bureau of Statistics has chosen 60,000 homes to take part in a test census, to make sure the real event next year runs without incident. For the first time, it will include questions about sexual orientation and gender for people over 16. Hari Hara Priya Kannan, Chief Data Scientist for The Demographics Group talks to Sean Aylmer about why we do a census, and what we can expect.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. ASX closing high Bradfield dispute Keating invite Sentiment rising Trump’s Russia threat Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Given all the noise around Trumps’s tariff policies, which countries stand to suffer most? Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more.If you have your own question for Ask Fear & Greed, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 15 July 2025 The Albanese government claims it can reach home building targets, after Treasury advice said it’s unlikely. And more, including: Bitcoin surges, hitting a new record Bureau of Statistics readies for the next census Measle cases surge in the United States Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, it's all about budgeting. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Advice leaked from Treasury yesterday shows that the federal government's goal of 1.2 million homes over the next five years is unlikely to be achieved. Jocelyn Martin, Managing Director of the Housing Industry Association (HIA) talks to Sean about where the construction sector is up to, and what it needs from government, banks and others.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Gold outperforms DroneShield surge Abacus bid South32 warning EU-US spat Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas dissect the RBA's surprise decision to keep rates on hold last week. They also discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 14 July 2025 PM Anthony Albanese starts his Chinese trip with trade policy, Taiwan, iron ore and tourism at the top of the agenda. And more, including: Preliminary auction clearance rate stays solid Donald Trump puts tariffs on Canada, Mexico and the EU Air India crash preliminary findings released Join our free daily newsletter here. And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - this week, it's all about budgeting. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump has begun imposing his Liberation Day tariffs on friends and foes alike. Damien Hennessy, Head of Asset Allocation at Zenith Investment Partners joins Sean Aylmer to talk about what investors should make of these new tariffs, and how they should respond.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.