Business Weekend

A special edition of Business Weekend as the biggest iron ore miners report their profit, in depth interviews with BHP CEO Mike Henry, Rio Tinto CEO Jakob Stausholm and Fortescue CEO Dino Entranto. Plus, Wisetech's CEO on the power of A.I. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emirates CEO backs Qantas saying it “never doubted the strengths of its brand” and drops a bombshell. Plus, why has the treasury and the treasury secretary visited the Reserve Bank governor before the stage three tax cuts were announced this week? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Energy Users Association of Australia CEO joins the show to discuss Victoria's mass energy outage. CBA profit drops 3.0% on rising costs. Plus, Seven Group chief executive shares a soar on bumper earnings. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's largest and oldest energy company AGL half year profits surges to $576 million. Plus, Australia's Chief Statistician David Gruen on what is the true cost of living. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers joins the show and discusses whether the tax cuts make Australia competitive. Australia's stock market has hit a record this week. Plus, Elon Musk has announced its first braining implant in a human being. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of last year's mergers and acquisitions bonanza, ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb outlines the changes she thinks need to be made to merger laws. Plus, Stake's new CEO on the battle to become one of the top share trading platforms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the last Business Weekend of the year, the nation's best economic thinkers lay out the future of interest rates. Plus, analysis of the ongoing property boom and will the rising cost of living put a dent in high end fashion's bottom line.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exclusive interview with Australia's Sex Discrimination Commissioner ahead of monumental workplace harassment changes. Plus, Sir Richard Branson launches Virgin Voyages and the AusPost CEO explains why letters won't be delivered everyday.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As inflation finally eases, Nationals Leader David Littleproud calls for an inquiry into supermarket prices and the CEO of Australian Food and Grocery Council responds to accusations of price gouging. Plus, an insight into the newest A.I.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ASIC's Chairman Joe Longo hits back at critics of the regulator who say it's too slow and too big. Plus, full analysis of the $20B takeover battle for Origin Energy and inside the downfall of electric vehicle charging company Tritium.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales kick off next week, Australia Post’s head of parcels and e-commerce Gary Starr explains how busy it’s going to get. Plus, Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin faces Canberra Senate grilling.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the RBA's interest rate decision, Treasurer Jim Chalmers reveals how the government will navigate the cost of living crisis. Plus, full analysis of Qantas' massive AGM and a deep dive into big superfunds and how they value assets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Higher than expected inflation data shocks economists. Bank of America Economist Micaela Fuchila reveals what's driving higher cost of living. Is it too little too late for the next mining boom? Plus, IMAX Sydney re-opens after 7 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rio Tinto faces slowing demand from China. A boardroom brawl is on at Endeavour, former Woolworths CEO Roger Corbett weighs in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel's father of tech start-ups Jon Medved reveals how the business community is dealing with the conflict. Plus, an analysis of how corporations backed the Voice to Parliament and new AI tools revolutionise how creatives work. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the risk of a sudden share market crash rapidly rises, HSBC's Paul Bloxham reveals what will trigger it. Plus, Airbnb's Michael Crosby on new holiday home taxes and motorsports legend David Dicker on being rejected from Formula 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brickworks CEO Lindsay Partridge questions if we can build 1.2 million homes in the next five years. Plus, Microsoft Australia's boss on productivity burnout and a special investigation into inflation pressures on the hospitality industry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

End of an era as Rupert Murdoch steps away as Chair of News Corp and Fox. Plus, Judo Bank's CEO on the share market reaction to its results, farmers prepare for the effects of El Nino and how the US Fed is dealing with Bidenomics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey reveals a little of what Labor's first state budget since 2010 will hold. Plus, a special investigation into the energy transformation as Petronas buys up solar farms while Woodside is blocked from exploration. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A special look at how leading CEOs are feeling inflation pressures in their businesses. Plus, unpacking Phil Lowe's last speech, APA Group's CEO on the energy transition and GoPro's CEO on the "secret sauce" behind the camera's success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former ACCC Chair Allan Fels weighs in on Qatar Airways being blocked. Plus, Harvey Norman's CEO on why he can't build any new stores, AusPost's CEO on why the letter business is falling behind and Pandora's CEO on lab-grown diamonds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BHP CEO Mike Henry reveals how the miner is preparing for the inevitable slow down of our iron ore industry. Plus, insights from Wesfarmers MD and a special investigation into how small businesses are preparing for cyber attacks.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

KPMG Australia's CEO Andrew Yates weighs in on the impact of the PWC scandal on the accounting industry. Plus, Origin CEO Frank Calabria on the future of coal power, and the banking industry faces a major executive shakeup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Commbank's CEO Matt Comyn reveals how the bank achieved a record $10.2B profit and what he makes of criticism about his $10.4M pay. Plus, Nick Scali CEO on falling consumer spending and the stunning recovery of Cirque du Soleil.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Blood test breakthrough for breast cancer detection. Plus, Oracle to launch federal government cloud region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.