Business Weekend | 25 August

The ACCC attacks Coles and Woolies calling them an oligopoly, Soul Patts CEO on bailing Star Casino out. Plus, full analysis of how negative gearing changes would impact property prices and previewing the upcoming AGM season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The business community is fed up with populist attacks, BCA's Bran Black strikes back at all sides of politics. Plus, CEOs reveal what they're investing in and Webjet's CEO gives insight into the "fastest" demerger in Australian history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

RBA reforms are in limbo after the Coalition pulls support, former RBA insider Peter Tulip weighs in as Labor looks to the Greens for support. Plus, small businesses face bankruptcy risks and key insights into the Crowdstrike outage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a rift grows between the Government and the RBA, Asset manager Geoff Wilson says the Government must leave the RBA alone. Plus, insights from the top ASX CEO's, the growing insolvency risks facing businesses and Microsoft's new A.I.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.