The Oddi Poddi

Episode 024: The Fight for Australia's Future: Tax, Property, Government Spending

The Oddi Poddi

Show Notes

The following is a conversation with Tom Hawley, the founder and director of Azura Financial, one of Australia’s leading mortgage brokerages.

Beyond finance, Tom has built a strong public profile through social media and, more recently, national television, where he shares his views on economics, politics, taxation, housing policy and the Australian property market.

In this episode, we discuss tax reform, housing affordability, government spending, and what it really takes to build a business at scale. It’s a thoughtful and candid conversation about money, markets, ambition, and why Tom believes Australia needs to do more to support the private sector.

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