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12 Oct 2026
1h 0m

Economist Chris Joye WARNS: "We're Going Into Recession" And How We Fix It

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Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

The Australian economy faces structural instability driven by persistent inflation, record-high government debt, and aggressive interest rate hikes. Financial expert Chris Joye identifies excessive public spending and high migration levels as the primary drivers of current inflationary pressures, rather than external geopolitical factors. The housing market is undergoing a significant correction, with Sydney and national prices experiencing record annual declines. To restore economic health, Joye proposes radical policy shifts, including a 25% reduction in the public service, a moratorium on current migration levels, and the liquidation of special interest funds to pay down national debt. These measures aim to curb government-driven inflation and reallocate labor toward more productive private-sector roles, ultimately steering the country away from a looming recession and toward sustainable, market-led growth.

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