The surprising prediction for Australia in 40 years

By The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age

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What will our future look like 40 years from now? How, in a world growing in complexity, will we be faring economically and otherwise? Ahead of the release of the government's latest intergenerational report, Treasurer Jim Chalmers had warned of some "confronting" findings, but there were also some surprisingly positive predictions. (https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/an-ageing-australia-must-find-ways-to-pay-for-world-reshaped-by-ai-climate-change-20260921-p60z33.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast_notes&utm_campaign=the_morning_edition&utm_content=&utm_term=newsroom) Today, senior economics writer Matt Wade discusses the unique challenges faced by Australia. Further reading • An ageing Australia must find ways to pay for world reshaped by AI, climate change. (https://www.smh.com.au/politics/federal/an-ageing-australia-must-find-ways-to-pay-for-world-reshaped-by-ai-climate-change-20260921-p60z33.html?utm_source=omny&utm_medium=podcast_notes&utm_campaign=the_mo

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