# #161 - The Australian Dream Is Dead. Here’s Your Plan B.

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Podcast: [Crypto Collective](https://stenobird.com/podcast/crypto-collective-6842291)
Published: 2026-02-19T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://crypto-collective.captivate.fm
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