Budget blow-out, Westpac’s record fine & new lending laws

Forget budget surpluses. This year Australia will take on another $200 billion of debt, and there’s no plan to wind it back. Also today: Westpac hit with the largest fine in corporate history Great news locally on the coronavirus front And why COVID-19 has been good for crime statistics Plus part of our interview with US podcaster Guy Raz, host of How I Built This, about what he’s learnt from his interviews with entrepreneurs and founders. How I Built This is one of the most popular podcasts in the world, and Guy has now turned it into a book. How I Built This: The Unexpected Paths to Success from the World's Most Inspiring Entrepreneurs by Gaz Raz, Pan Macmillan, RRP $34.99 Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.