Business Now with Ross Greenwood

Treasurer Jim Chalmers sets the financial agenda for the Government and reveals he is open to tax reform. Plus, Optus agrees to pay a massive fine and business conditions improve but the hospitality sector is still under pressure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the Middle East on edge Trump leaves the G7 meeting early, US expert John Kunkel explains how the conflict may affect Australia. Plus, Morningstar says Virgin's IPO price is a bit steep and the Vinnies CEO Sleep Out enters it's 20th year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Energy sites emerge as key targets in the Israel-Iran conflict, energy expert Saul Kavonic explains what impact the escalation will have on the price of oil. Plus, ASIC launches an inquiry into the ASX and the auction clearance rate rises. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oil prices surge after Israel strikes Iran. Plus, what does the Pentagon's AUKUS review mean for Australia's defence industry? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doubts over the $300 billion AUKUS defence joint venture after the Pentagon orders a review into the deal. Plus, NEXTDC announces a $2 billion project in Melbourne, Westpac's chief economist predicts the RBA's next move. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX hits another record high. Plus, the latest on the trade talks between the U.S. & China, Qantas closes its Jetstar Asia operations.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jenny Wilkinson named new Treasury Secretary, Monash IVF admits to a second embryo mix-up. Plus, construction costs continue to surge across Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Western Sydney University chancellor Jennifer Westacott is recognised in the King's Birthday Honours list. Plus, China's consumer prices slump, what will it take to get Australia's lagging construction sector back on track?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tesla shares tank after CEO Elon Musk's public fallout with U.S. President Donald Trump. Plus, new modelling on the proposed $3 million super tax, Australia's employment market shed jobs in early 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Farmers plead for help as drought grips Australia's southern states, lithium stocks surge sharply on global trade war tensions. Plus, patients are avoiding medical specialists over high costs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economic growth disappoints economists with GDP per capita at risk of falling back into a recession, RaboBank's Ben Picton goes through the data. Plus, Trump's tariffs shake global market outlooks and California's new fire safety plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Fair Work Commission lifts the minimum wage by 3.5 per cent, one of the largest above-inflation increases on record. Plus, poor GDP figures force economists to lower their expectations for economic growth and AUSTRAC targets crypto ATMs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Soul Patts and Brickworks announce a mega merger worth about $14b, with CEOs Todd Barlow and Mark Ellenor explaining the tie up. Plus, economists expect dismal GDP figures and property prices hit a new record high in May. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stock picker Steve Johnson reveals which little ASX-listed company helped boost his fund to become a top performer. Plus, Morningstar backs WiseTech despite governance questions and the most viewed properties going to auction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A report warns defence build-up is too slow as geopolitical tensions soar, investor Steve Baxter reveals the state of our defence industry. Plus, retail giant Brett Blundy launches a new lingerie label with harbour side photoshoot. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill exclusively speaks to Business Now and reacts to the Government approving a 40-year extension to the North West Shelf gas project. Plus, monthly inflation data points to more rate cuts and La Trobe hits the ASX.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The collapse of Healthscope reveals Australia's private health system is struggling under the weight of inflation and rising wages, full analysis of the situation with McGrathNicol's Jason Ireland and CEO of Private Healthcare Rachel David. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Households are set for an electric bill shock as the regulator greenlights price rises, the second largest private hospital group in Australia collapses into receivership. Plus, retirees face escalating costs for aged care from July 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As flood levels on the mid-north coast recede, businesses begin the clean up process. Plus, questions rise as to why Taree council decided against building a flood levee in the central business district. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The latest on the flooding in NSW as authorities confirm a second fatality, the CEO of Rio Tinto announces he'll step down, beef producer AACo brushes off tariff troubles. Plus, ASIC sues Snaffle and New Zealand delivers a tough budget. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cash rate hits lowest point since May 2023, TechnologyOne reports record profits and revenue for early 2025. Plus, Mayne Pharma shares dive as Cosette pulls out of $672 million takeover deal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria’s net debt projected to hit $194 billion by 2029, RBA cuts interest rate to 3.85 per cent in surprise move. Plus, major banks pass on the full cut to customers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Moody’s downgrades US credit rating, RBA expected to cut cash rate tomorrow, Productivity Commission releases reform area. Plus,   senior economist Anne Flaherty joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBA meeting looms but has inflation been brought under control? A leading Australian economist gives his thoughts. Plus, a look at the auction market's reaction to possible rate cuts and how super tax changes could impact property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The labour market maintains its strong momentum but puts a deep rate cut cycle in doubt, AMP economist Diana Mousina explains why. Plus, Xero's CEO on growing the accounting software and Macquarie Group fails to be transparent. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.