Critical Minerals War: US & Australia Challenge China's 'Iron Grip' on Rare Earths Supply Chains
In this episode of "Inside the economist's mind," we dissect the historic United States–Australia Critical Minerals Framework, a strategic partnership signed by Anthony Albanese and Donald Trump desig...
6 Nov 202515min
The Barossa Billions: Methane Cover-Up, Zero Royalties, and Australia's Looming Gas Export Crisis
This episode dives into the massive, yet highly controversial, Barossa offshore gas project, operated by Santos. Approved amidst an election campaign focused on gas exports, Barossa is one of the most...
6 Nov 202516min
Australia's Green Hydrogen Collapse: Why High Costs and Uncertain Demand Grounded Major Projects
Australia's green hydrogen transition faces severe setbacks due to high production costs, currently AUD 5−6 per kilogram, which developers cite as making the technology unviable. This cost hurdle, com...
25 Okt 202514min
The $60 Billion Gold Surge: Why LNG is Ceding Its Place as Australia’s Second Largest Export?
Welcome to Inside the Economist's Mind. In this episode, we deep dive into the Resources and Energy Quarterly (REQ) September 2025 report. We analyze the dramatic shifts reshaping Australia's export l...
11 Okt 202515min
Understanding Australian Petrol Prices: Costs, Taxes & Competition Explained
Discover how Australian petrol pump prices are determined by key factors, including international product costs (like the Singapore MOPS95 benchmark), government taxes (excise and GST), and industry o...
21 Aug 202514min
The World Ahead 2025
"The World Ahead" is an **annual predictive publication** from The Economist, released every November. It serves as a **forward-looking guide**, offering in-depth analysis, forecasts, and informed spe...
24 Juli 202518min
ATO Behavioral Questions & STAR Responses- Career Conversations
Welcome to Inside’s Economists Mind—a podcast where economic thinking meets real-world impact.You’re listening to our Career Conversations series, where we explore the journeys, challenges, and strate...
12 Juni 202537min
Australia's Q1 2025 GDP Preview: Private Sector Strength
In this episode, we dive into NAB Economics' preview of Australia's Q1 2025 GDP, which forecasts a 0.5% quarter-on-quarter rise. The growth is expected to be led by private sector momentum, particular...
3 Juni 202543min
