Business Weekend

Business Weekend episodes:

• 05.26.2024

  Business Weekend | 26 May

  Chevron doubles down on Australia's gas future, a look at Australia's resilience against future pandemics. Plus, Xero's shares and profits surge under CEO Sukhinder Singh Cassidy's leadership. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 05.19.2024

  Business Weekend | 19 May

  Sky News Business Editor Ross Greenwood takes us through the Federal Budget, plus Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic joins the program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 05.12.2024

  Business Weekend | 12 May

  Finance Minister Katy Gallagher explains the Government's balancing act ahead of the Federal Budget. Plus, the CEO of Orica on why he has no choice but to invest overseas, ANZ CEO on the battle against bad debt and Uber's latest...

  
• 05.05.2024

  Business Weekend | 5 May

  Ahead of the Federal Budget, the government walks the fine line of spending money to ease cost of living but also contributing to higher inflation. Plus, Wesfarmers CEO Rob Scott, analysis of BHP's copper play and legendary chef Neil Perry. ...

  
• 04.28.2024

  Business Weekend | 28 April

  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.

  
• 04.21.2024

  Business Weekend | 21 April

  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...

  
• 04.07.2024

  Business Weekend | 7 April

  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.

  
• 03.31.2024

  Business Weekend | 31 March

  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...

  
• 03.24.2024

  Business Weekend | 24 March

  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...

  
• 03.17.2024

  Business Weekend | 17 March

  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...

  
• 03.10.2024

  Business Weekend | 10 March

  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...

  
• 03.03.2024

  Business Weekend | 3 March

  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...

  
• 02.25.2024

  Business Weekend | 25 February

  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...

  
• 02.22.2024

  Business Weekend | 28 January

  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...

  
• 02.18.2024

  Business Weekend | 18 February

  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.

  
• 02.11.2024

  Business Weekend | 11 February

  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.

  
• 02.04.2024

  Business Weekend | 4 February

  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...

  
• 01.21.2024

  Business Weekend | 21 January

  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...

  
• 12.17.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 17 December

  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...

  
• 12.10.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 10 December

  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.

  
• 12.03.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 3 December

  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...

  
• 11.26.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 26 November

  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. ...

  
• 11.19.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 19 November

  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...

  
• 11.05.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 5 November

  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....

  
• 10.29.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 29 October

  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...

  
• 10.22.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 22 October

  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.

  
• 10.15.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 15 October

  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...

  
• 10.08.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 8 October

  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...

  
• 10.01.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 1 October

  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.

  
• 09.24.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 24 September

  End of an era as Rupert Murdoch steps away as Chair of News Corp and Fox. Plus, Judo Bank's CEO on the share market reaction to its results, farmers prepare for the effects of El Nino and how the US...

  
• 09.17.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 17 September

  NSW Treasurer Daniel Mookhey reveals a little of what Labor's first state budget since 2010 will hold. Plus, a special investigation into the energy transformation as Petronas buys up solar farms while Woodside is blocked from exploration. See omnystudio.com/listener for...

  
• 09.10.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 10 September

  A special look at how leading CEOs are feeling inflation pressures in their businesses. Plus, unpacking Phil Lowe's last speech, APA Group's CEO on the energy transition and GoPro's CEO on the "secret sauce" behind the camera's success. See omnystudio.com/listener...

  
• 09.03.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 3 September

  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....

  
• 08.27.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 27 August

  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...

  
• 08.20.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 20 August

  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...

  
• 08.13.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 13 August

  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...

  
• 08.06.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 6 August

  Blood test breakthrough for breast cancer detection. Plus, Oracle to launch federal government cloud region. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 07.30.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 30 July

  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...

  
• 07.23.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 23 July

  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.

  
• 07.16.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 16 July

  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...

  
• 07.09.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 9 July

  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...

  
• 07.02.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 2 July

  Businesses welcome supply chain relief. Plus, Adobe releases generative AI tools. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 06.25.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 25 June

  PwC to front NSW parliamentary inquiry. Plus, Amazon reveals the date of Prime Day sale. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 06.18.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 18 June

  In a special edition of Business Weekend, a survival guide for a forthcoming recession. Founder of Aussie Home Loans John Symond on the secrets to survive and thrive in a recession.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 06.11.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 11 June

  As productivity growth falls to the lowest level since 1978, former Productivity Commissioner Peter Harris and BCA President Tim Reed reveal how we boost productivity. Plus, Blackstone President Jon Gray on buying Crown Casino. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 06.04.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 4 June

  Founder and former CEO of Bubs Australia speaks out against the board that sacked her, Wesfarmers CEO reveals the retail honeymoon is over and the rise of DIY investors. Plus, an inside look in Veolia's eco-precinct where fish are farmed....

  
• 05.28.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 28 May

  The Price Waterhouse Coopers mis-use of data scandal gets worse, Coronado's new CEO on green steel and CBA tips the RBA to hold rates in June. Plus, the ex-AFL player who has taken on New York's coffee scene.  See omnystudio.com/listener...

  
• 05.21.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 21 May

  AWU's Daniel Walton steps down as National Secretary, ATO gives small businesses a pass for missed lodgements, empty apartments plague South Korea and the polystyrene crisis about to plague the medical industry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 05.14.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 14 May

  Government reveals new build-to-rent incentives. Plus demographer Simon Kuestenmacher on Australia’s population.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  
• 05.07.2023

  Business Weekend, Sunday 7 May

  The rising cash rate is a concern for unemployment. Plus, Qantas announces Vanessa Hudson as new CEO.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.