Business Weekend | 19 October

News Corporation launches a Back Australia campaign to empower consumers to make informed choices about goods. Plus, Australians take pride in their innovation as they keep up with global leaders.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The PM commits one and a half trillion dollars of Australian superannuation funds to America, NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey pitches for his state to be a preferred destination for investment. Plus, the US to impose sanctions on Russian oil companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold sets new record highs due to ongoing trade war tensions between the US and China, the PM jets overseas on holiday this week, leaving behind a super-sized tax mess for the Treasurer to clean up. Plus, the Annual General Meeting season heats up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DroneShield's CEO Oleg Vornik reveals the challenges his company has faced as it became the fastest growing ASX stock, global companies are less willing to invest in Australia. Plus, the government puts in $600m aid for Mount Isa copper smelter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australasian Space Innovation Institute CEO Andy Koronios discusses a new era for space innovation in Australia. Plus, mortgage holders under pressure as the RBA holds cash rate at 3.60 percent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Late conservative activist Charlie Kirk's final interview with Savory Fund co-Founder Andrew Smith is released. Plus, gold price soars as investors seek safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ADNOC drops $36 billion takeover bid for Santos, Legal AI platform Harvey open to setting up an office in Australia as its annual review hits $151 million. Plus, Soul Patts and Brickworks merge into Topco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Australia is going through a national competitiveness crisis, autonomous underwater vehicle Ghost Shark to be manufactured in Sydney. Plus, Beetaloo Energy to start flow test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GDP growth rebounds in June quarter, OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann on why net-zero debates should end. Plus, concerns over the James Hardie-Azek deal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August reporting season wraps up as ASX200 hits new record high, Auspost suspends most US deliveries over Trump tariffs. Plus, strong demand boosts Qantas revenue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.