
Ben Westcott
@ben_westcott
Bloomberg's Australia government reporter, covering politics and foreign policy. Formerly @CNN and @SCMPNews. Opinions are my own. [email protected]
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15-07-2009 21:20:30
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Australian property is some of the least affordable in the world. In this week's Australia Podcast, host Rebecca Jones and Bloomberg government reporter Ben Westcott look at how politicians plan to fix the housing crisis ahead of the Federal election: trib.al/FCGWTVV




Anthony Albanese on the wombat-napping influencer: "Take a baby crocodile from its mother and see how you go there. Take another animal that can actually fight back rather than stealing a baby wombat from its mother. See how you go there."

From me and Philip Heijmans on China moving into Cambodia health and education projects as USAID pills out. š Gift Link: As Trump Cuts Aid, China Flows Funds to Strategic Corner of Asia bloomberg.com/news/articles/ā¦



The fight to lead Australia is underway, with campaigning ramping up ahead of a May 3 election. On this weekās Bloomberg Australia podcast, Rebecca Jones and government reporter Ben Westcott discuss what you need to know about the campaign. bloomberg.com/podcasts/serieā¦


The shine has well and truly come off Australiaās āmiracleā economy. On the Bloomberg Australia podcast, @byrebeccajones speaks to @swatisays and @ben_westcott about partiesā policies ahead of Saturdayās election, and whether either side can fix things. bloomberg.com/news/articles/ā¦


I spoke with Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese. I congratulated him on a convincing election victory and thanked him for keeping support for Ukraine in focus. Ukraine values Australiaās role in the Coalition of the Willing and needs the unity of all our partners to achieve a


šļø LIVE NOW: Trump wasn't on the ballot in Australia and Singapore elections, but his tariffs and policies loomed large over the results. Bloomberg's Haidi Lun Stroud-Watts 伦海迪 Derek Wallbank Philip Heijmans Ben Westcott are taking your questions on what's next bloomberg.com/sessions/2025-ā¦


Darwin Port is at the center of a tug of war between China and Australia. This week on the Bloomberg Australia podcast, Rebecca Jones speaks to Ben Westcott and Chelsea Mes about its importance, and why the US is watching. bloomberg.com/news/articles/ā¦

The Pentagonās review of the Aukus defense deal has raised fresh doubts about US commitment to the pact. On this week's Bloomberg Australia podcast, @byRebeccaJones and Ben Westcott discuss the potential fallout for the region. bloomberg.com/news/articles/ā¦



Butterās global price surge hits croissants and kitchens alike bloomberg.com/news/articles/⦠via Celia Bergin Ben Westcott
