# “The Government Despises Small Business” — Builder Explodes

An episode of [The Karl Stefanovic Show](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1872352760), 27 Mar 2026, 36 min.

Audio: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO4850219763.mp3

Australia’s construction industry is on the brink — and this could be the tipping point. Scott Challen, a builder with 17 years in the industry, breaks down how rising fuel costs, supply chain shocks and government policy are pushing businesses to collapse. He claims the system is failing small businesses, immigration isn’t solving the skills crisis, and the real impact will hit families hardest. “This is an emergency… there’s nothing left in the tank.” If this continues, what happens next? Thank you to our sponsors, the legends at R5. Go to https://revive5.com/karlos to get 20% off.

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