Part 8/12:
The politicians express concern that the trend towards greater government control and overregulation could push Australia into decline. Newman discusses how tightly intertwined government and big business have become, with public funding and regulation squeezing out smaller competitors and entrepreneurs.
He warns that if these policies persist, small businesses will be taxed out of existence, risking economic collapse. The discussion underscores the importance of fostering private enterprise and reducing unnecessary regulation to prevent long-term decline.