Business Weekend

The PM defends housing tax changes after property prices fell by 0.3% in June, politicians call to stabilise migration rates as bridging visas surge in the last ten years. Plus, the US federal government forecast to lift rates in September.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Labor cuts a deal with the Greens to pass changes to CGT and negative gearing through parliament, clearance rates are at the lowest level since the global financial crisis. Plus, some Australians are using AI to fill out their tax returns.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The government backtracks on its CGT and discretionary trust tax changes, the plan to reserve for domestic consumption 20% of east coast gas exporters' production could bring down prices. Plus, the RBA leaves cash rate on hold at 4.35%. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire after Space X listing, Wesfarmer's CEO says the federal Budget's CGT changes are "anti-inspirational". Plus, productivity plunges to its lowest level in three years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

hree KPMG executives stand down over the company's scandal of using client data for its own purposes, a unique Australian company has an ingenious way of converting diesel trucks into electric vehicles. Plus, the RBA defends rate decisions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chief Executive Michael Brennan of the economic think tank E61 discusses the controversial tax reform to parliament. Plus, can Australia's corporate sector grow fast enough to overcome the negative effects? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Chalmers defends Budget tax reform as it receives backlash from small businesses, auction clearance rates are under pressure as negative gearing is limited to new builds. Plus, Arovella undergoes a company board refresh.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Budget debate opens a genuine policy choice in the Albanese Government, Opposition leader Angus Taylor outlines plans to index tax scales. Plus, Coles faces potential penalties after the Federal Court found it misled consumers over discounts See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australians doubt the government's capability of reigning in its freewheeling spending, the RBA lifts the cash rate 25BP to 4.35 per cent. Plus, entrepreneurs warn against CGT changes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel prices ease as panic buying stops, RBA forecast to hike rates in May and warns of a stagflation nightmare. Plus, economic pressures likely to rise as the Middle East war is at risk of escalation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran becomes the next threat for western economies as the Strait of Hormuz is closed again, the International Monetary Fund warns of a global recession. Plus, the fuel crisis touches many different parts of the economy including pistachio farmers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

S&P Global Ratings claims the government's spending is at record levels, construction costs surge amid the Middle East crisis. Plus, can biofuels solve Australia's oil and gas problem? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Middle East conflict exposes fuel supply chain weakness, the government announces $2 billion Boyne Aluminium smelter bailout. Plus, farmers warned of fertiliser shortage due to the War in Iran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fuel shortage forces a slowdown in Australia’s mining industry, Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivers an ambitious pre-budget speech. Plus, RBA Governor Michele Bullock warns of a recession risk. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iranian attacks on ships in Hormuz slow oil supplies and threaten to cripple key Asian refineries, Australian tech company Atlassian lays off 1,600 people. Plus, the RBA is due to make a cash rate decision on Monday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global markets have been shaken by the war in Iran as oil and gas prices surge, energy infrastructure is attacked and flights are grounded. Plus, a special defence industry panel joins the show to discuss Australia's sovereign capabilities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trimmed mean inflation jumps to 3.4 per cent in January, the government considers changes to the property tax. Plus, Qantas' profit rises by 5.1 per cent, CEO Vanessa Hudson gives her thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Supreme Court rejects President Donald Trump's tariffs, what does it mean for Australian exporters? Plus, BHP's Australia President Geraldine Slattery on its net profit surge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA Governor Michelle Bullock clashes with Nationals Senator Matt Canavan at Senate estimates, the central bank warns Australia's inflation is too high. Plus, the government mulls Capital Gains Tax reforms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBA raises interest rate to 3.85 per cent as the economy faces structural issues, Australian Banking Association calls for the payments systems to be made fair. Plus, February ASX reporting season begins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold price crosses $US5,000 barrier, economists forecast the RBA to hike interest rates despite US Federal Reserve keeping it  on hold. Plus, why there's a sharp rise in the number of distressed ASX companies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Economists forecast the RBA to hike interest rates, Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce CEO Michelle Blum shines the spotlight on trade deals between the two nations. Plus, what's driving gold's value to record high prices? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BHP's Head of Americas Brandon Craig joins the show to discuss the rise in demand for Copper, AEMO lays out its energy transition plan. Plus, Uber launches a new healthcare service. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lack of productivity hinders Australia's economic growth, Shadow Treasurer Ted O'Brien joins to discuss. Plus, UNSW AI Institute Director Sue Keay analyses the government's newly announced AI strategy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation rate rises to 3.8 per cent from 3.6 per cent, Australia's chief statistician Dr David Gruen explains why. Plus, inside nuclear medicine maker Cyclopharm as it eyes growth in the US market. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.