Business Weekend

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.

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.