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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.