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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.

As the U.S. surprises markets and lifts rates, legendary economist Paul Sheard and JP Morgan’s Kerry Craig explain the Fed’s shock hike. Plus, Australia’s first crypto investment scheme and dunking servers into liquid for green data.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exclusive first interview with Paul Farrow, the new National Secretary of the Australian Workers Union. Plus, IBM’s Australian chief on artificial intelligence and UniSuper’s Chief Investment Officer on investing during a downturn.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Full analysis of Michele Bullock’s promotion to RBA governor with former RBA senior economist Peter Tulip and CEO of the Grattan Institute Danielle Wood. Plus, as China restricts exports of rare earths, local firms aim to fill the gap.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank vows the inflation fight is not over despite pausing rates, Japan loses faith in Australia as a trusted LNG supplier and markets plunge on recession risk concerns. Plus, one year on from the devastating Lismore floods. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.