by Karl Fitzgerald | May 1, 2017 | Commentary, Our Policy
Preamble Prosper Australia welcomes the opportunity to contribute to the 2017- 2018 Victorian budget as a leading non-government economic research organisation highlighting the political-economy of land, natural resource and monopoly rents. This submission focusses on...
by Karl Fitzgerald | Mar 30, 2017 | Commentary
Nelson Yap at the Australian Property Journal writes: SECRET companies are allowing illicit and corrupt money to flood into Sydney and Australia’s real estate market. Transparency International’s new report Doors Wide Open: Corruption and Real Estate in Key Markets...
by Karl Fitzgerald | Mar 21, 2017 | Multimedia
Our now monthly radio show on 3CR, on the fourth Wednesday @ 6pm. The show has some big names lined up over the next few weeks – can you guess who by the flavour of recent episodes? Remember you can listen five ways: Sign up to mixcloud to have the show...
by Karl Fitzgerald | Mar 14, 2017 | Multimedia
Prosper Australia President Catherine Cashmore had a busy week. First, Catherine was interviewed by Raph Epstein for ABC FM Drivetime. Then Catherine was asked to appear on SBS News Saturday night in Vacant Homes in Sydney draws Attention of UN. Channel 9 news also...
by Karl Fitzgerald | Mar 6, 2017 | Articles, Commentary
The UN Special Rapporteur’s Report into the financialisation of housing delivers a damning indictment on the worldwide commodification of housing. The report investigates the state of housing globally, the current economic policy trends to control and shape...