BONUS: Is the 'Australian dream' just for the wealthy?

What happens when the Australian dream turns into a family nightmare? The new Australian film Birthright takes a darkly funny look at housing inequality, intergenerational wealth and the growing divide between baby boomers and younger Australians - as more adults find themselves moving back in with their parents. As Australia's housing crisis deepens, the idea that hard work alone can secure a home is feeling increasingly out of reach, fuelling resentment, financial pressure and shifting family dynamics. In this episode of The Briefing, Helen Smith is joined by Zoe Pepper, writer and director of Birthright , to unpack the reality behind the satire and ask whether the 'great Australian dream' has become more myth than reality. Find Birthright in cinemas now Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @thebriefingpod Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @TheBriefingPodcast

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This episode is 15:38 long.

This episode was published on May 23, 2026.

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