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Thursday 19 November 2020

Crown Resorts will have to delay the opening of its Sydney casino at best, and at worst, might be denied a licence.

Also today:

• South Australia implements harsh lockdowns as COVID cases rise
• Wages growth falls to its lowest level ever
• And insurers could be forced to pay out coronavirus claims

Plus an interview with Australian Hotels Association boss Stephen Ferguson about the state of the sector.

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Stephen Ferguson, CEO of the Australian Hotels Association, about the current state of the industry.

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Wednesday 18 November 2020

Stamp duty could be abolished under plans outlined by NSW, providing a blueprint for the rest of the country to get rid of the inefficient tax. 

Also today:

• President-elect Joe Biden warns of a dark winter for the US
• Australia signs a new defence treaty with Japan
• And Virgin leaves the ASX as Jetstar offers $65 return airfares

Plus an interview with Catherine Anderson, chief customer officer at Powershop Australia.

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Catherine Anderson, Chief Customer Officer at Powershop Australia.  They discuss sustainability and renewable sources in the energy sector, and how the industry has changed in the last decade.

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Tuesday 17 November 2020

Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe calls on business to invest and take advantage of low interest rates. 

Also today:

• Moderna becomes the second company to report an effective vaccine against coronavirus
• State borders are closed again after 17 new cases of COVID-19 in South Australia
• And why second hand cars are getting more expensive

Plus an interview with Andrew Mills from The Tax Institute about reforming fiscal policy. 

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Sean Aylmer speaks with Andrew Mills, Director of Tax Policy and Technical at The Tax Institute, about the need for tax reform in Australia.

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Monday 16 November 2020

Australia signs a 15-nation free trade pact – the biggest ever – marking a major step forward in the economic integration of the region.

Also today:

• While Australia contains the COVID-19 virus, case numbers in the US skyrocket
• Local state borders should be re-open by Christmas, with the exception of Western Australia
• And why the telco and energy companies are starting to look a lot like each other

Plus an interview with National Australia Bank chief economist Alan Oster about why business investment is so critical to the recovery.

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