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Alan Kohler
ABC finance presenter and columnist with expertise in housing markets, interest rates and economic commentary; featured guest discussing tradie shortages and housing affordability.
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Nov 3, 2025
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Alan Kohler on why we need 117,000 more tradies
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Alan Kohler, ABC finance presenter and economic commentator, discusses crucial insights on Australia's tradie shortage and housing affordability. He reveals how three recent rate cuts have spiked house prices by about 6%. Kohler emphasizes the urgent need for 117,000 additional tradies to meet housing demands, while exploring the mismatch between current immigration policies and the trades sector. He also highlights the challenges of trade qualifications recognition and the role of temporary visa holders in driving rental demand.
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