2026 Festival
Speaker Profile
Chris Kohler
Chris Kohler is a Finance journalist and editor. He covers economics, housing and business issues and engages with large audiences through broadcast television and social media. He can be found on Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok at @chriskohlernews.
Smashed Avos: And other challenges for the first-time home owner
Saturday April 25
Portsea Surf Life Saving Club
1.00pm
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60 mins
Chris Kohler, Bernard Salt and Katrina Strickland
Big Business, Dodgy Dealings
Sunday April 26
Halcyon Hall, The Continental
12.00pm
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60 mins
Chris Kohler and Marian Wilkinson with Daniel Ziffer
Panel member Chris Kohler’s new book How They Get You: Sneaky Everyday Economics and Smart Ways to Hold on to Your Money is the catalyst for a conversation with investigative journalist Marian Wilkinson about businesses that behave badly - and what communities can do to fight back.