01 | The Home Front: Owning the Dream

What if Australia’s housing crisis wasn’t just a problem — but a chance to build something better? In the Home Front, we unpack the historical, cultural, and political forces that shaped our national obsession with home ownership. 

From post-war prosperity to suburban ideals, we explore how the dream took root.

Hosted by Professor of Architecture (UTS) Anthony Burke, this series asks: can we reimagine the Dream? 

For more conversations about design with Anthony Burke & friends, head to  Lifestyle on ABC iView 

Production assistance this week by Rachael Bongiorno.

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?