Economic Insights and Literary Reflections

In this chapter, the hosts blend personal reflections on a missed colleague with a literary comparison of Donald Trump to King Lear. They delve into the economic prosperity of Western Australia, discussing budget surpluses, reliance on iron ore exports, and the need for diversification in a changing market. The chapter also examines the effects of international trade dynamics on WA's economy and touches on the complex sentiments around GST distribution and state identity.