JOY Drive

12 Oct 2025

Associate Professor Duncan Maxwell: Beyond the 5% House Deposit — Building Our Way Out of the Crisis

Business, Consumer Affairs, Finance, Government & Organisations, Investing, Politics

The government’s expanded first-home buyer scheme promises easier entry to the market with just a five per cent deposit. But will that fix affordability, or feed demand without tackling supply? Associate Professor Duncan Maxwell from Monash University’s Future Building Initiative explains why innovation in construction, not subsidies, might be the key to solving Australia’s housing crunch.

Guest: Associate Professor Duncan Maxwell, Director of the Future Building Initiative, Monash University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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26 Jan 2026

Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Why We’re Pushing Back Against Perfect Faces

Fashion & Beauty, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

After years of smooth, interchangeable faces on screens, something is shifting. Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne unpacks why expressive, readable faces ...

26 Jan 2026

Dr Dee Tomic: Work Participation, Inequality and Feeling Safe at Work

Careers, Psychology, Society & Culture

Work participation isn’t just about skills or effort; it’s shaped by whether workplaces feel safe, welcoming and secure. Dr Dee ...

26 Jan 2026

Nicole Rich: What Renters and Donors Need to Know After a Disaster

Consumer Affairs, Finance, Law, Personal Safety, Society & Culture

After bushfires and other disasters, everyday rules around renting, repairs and donations can quickly become unclear. Nicole Rich outlines renter ...