Why do so many Australians see owning a home as the cornerstone of the Great Australian Dream?
In this opening episode of The Home Front, we unpack the historical, cultural, and political forces that shaped Australia’s deep-rooted obsession with home ownership. From post-war prosperity to the rise of suburban ideals, we trace how the dream took hold- and why that dream no longer fits the realities of today.
Hosted by Professor of Architecture (UTS) Anthony Burke, this series asks: can we reimagine the Dream?
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Guests in this episode:
- Dr Rebecca Huntly, writer and social analyst and Director of Research at the agency 89DegreesEast.
- Dr Tom Alves, Head of Development at Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute (AHURI),
- Tim Ross, comedian, broadcaster, architecture & design commentator, and curator of the State Library of NSW exhibition The Australian Dream? Live show and the curator of the State Library of NSW exhibition of the same name.