Business Weekend

As reporting season ends, Australia's top CEO's join the program. Featuring BHP's Mike Henry, Wesfarmers' Rob Scott, Nine's Mike Sneesby, Woodside's Meg O'Neill and NextDC's Craig Scroggie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

CMFEU construction arm placed into administration, Donald Trump threatens central bank independence, Wisetech full year profit up 24 per cent to $263 million. Plus, Amazon launches same day delivery. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Chief Executive of Pfizer Australia challenges the government, the RBA says the government does create inflation putting pressure on rates. Plus, New Zealand Rugby's Chief Executive Mark Robinson joins the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inflation hits 3.8 percent for June quarter, Rio Tinto Chief Executive wants to expand the company's lithium and copper divisions. Plus, Rex airlines enter voluntary administration.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA awaits June quarter inflation update, retailers pivot as shoppers seek value, CSIRO nuclear report deeply problematic. Plus, Chair of Robotics Australia Group Dr Sue Keay discusses the ethical challenges of AI.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warning for businesses following the CrowdStrike outage and Trump trade lifts stocks on Wall Street. Plus, Qantas and Airbus to deliver an aircraft capable of ultra long-haul flying. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BHP halts nickel operations until 2027, US deflation prompts rate cut hopes, June quarter CPI expected to be above RBA forecast. Plus, Director of Energy Research discusses a recent problematic CSIRO nuclear report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coalition to support ACCC divestiture powers, live sheep exports ban passes senate, productivity commission warns against protectionism. Plus, soaring global shipping costs push up inflation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The nuclear energy debate heats up in Australia, the odds increased this week as monthly inflation rose faster than expected. Plus, Australian business legend Peter Ritchie delved into the secret sauce that make McDonald's works in a new book. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coalition to take nuclear power to election, RBA leaves cash rate on hold in June, AEMO warns of gas supply shortfalls. Plus, Guzman Y Gomez officially lists on ASX. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week nine of this countries' most respected business commentators came together, the ACCC flag concerns with pharmacy merger between Chemist Warehouse and Sigma. Plus, are we prepared for hackers who start messing with our key infrastructure? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA Deputy Governor Andrew Hauser discusses interest rates in his first televised interview, Trade Minister Don Farrell is in Singapore this week. Plus, Crown Resorts has changed its business model as an aftermath of Royal Commissions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia's strategic future at risk, Reserve Bank of Australia to cut rates in November, and political attacks worry the business community. Plus, Shadow Treasurer Angus Taylor and Fitch Ratings Jeremy Zook join the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chevron doubles down on Australia's gas future, a look at Australia's resilience against future pandemics. Plus, Xero's shares and profits surge under CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy's leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood takes us through the Federal Budget, plus Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic joins the program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher explains the Government's balancing act ahead of the Federal Budget. Plus, the CEO of Orica on why he has no choice but to invest overseas, ANZ CEO on the battle against bad debt and Uber's latest innovation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of the Federal Budget, the government walks the fine line of spending money to ease cost of living but also contributing to higher inflation. Plus, Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott, analysis of BHP's copper play and legendary chef Neil Perry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annual infaltion slows to 3.6% from 4.1%, Treasurer Jim Chalmers is cautious ahead of federal budget, Crown Sydeny given the green light to operate. Plus the price of gold is soaring See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the government touts a future made in Australia, a critical manufacturer collapses and the industry calls for more support. Plus, uranium mining restarts, sticky inflation puts rate cuts in doubt, and why SA is the best performing state. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adobe shakes up the advertising and marketing world with a new artificial intelligence program. Plus, Brickworks' boss Lindsay Partridge on retiring and Australia's third biggest gold miner Perseus on the challenges of mining in Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tax Office and Government are gaining teeth in their fight to make multi-national companies pay their fair-share of tax. Plus, the Australian Business Growth Fund has deployed $154 million in capital to 10 businesses within two years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exclusive interview with Ontario's Energy Minister who says Australia is falling behind on nuclear energy, as his state ramps up investment. Plus, a nickel refinery gets a second life and a closer look at this week's unemployment data. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The food industry welcomes the Senate Inquiry into supermarket price gouging but individual companies are staying quiet out of fear of retribution. Plus, the CEO of Arafura Resources joins the program after receiving $840M from the government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westpac Chief Economist proposes indexing tax rates to help ease bracket creep, former ACCC chair Rod Sims shares his vision of a green energy superpower nation, and Bapcor's former CEO speaks for the first time about the failing retailer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As reporting season wraps up; Gerry Harvey explains how AI is going to boost Harvey Norman, Suncorp CEO Steve Johnston on selling the banking division to ANZ and Woodside CEO Meg O'Neill reveals what's holding the energy producer back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.