Conversations: Featuring Peter Costello
John in conversation with the longest serving and most successful Treasurer in Australian history, Peter Costello. They discuss the economy & government debt, the distinction between intentions & outcomes in politics and much more.
The Hon Peter Costello AC served as the Federal Member for Higgins for seven consecutive terms. He was Deputy Leader of the Liberal Party from May 1994 to November 2007, and was Treasurer from March 1996 to December 2007,
the longest serving in Australia's history. He brought down twelve consecutive Federal Budgets, including ten surpluses, and he eliminated Commonwealth Government debt in net terms.
He has served in various senior governance roles including as Chairman of the Independent Advisory Board to the World Bank and the Australian Future Fund.
#Economics #Government #Politics
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00:00 Introduction
1:40 Debt and Australian Economy
7:49 Tax: Funding the Previous Generation’s Bills
20:00 Energy Policy Debts
30:10 Better Outcomes for all Australians
38:44 Is the Future Bleak?
46:00 China’s Debt-Trap Diplomacy
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Peter Costello
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