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Sean Aylmer speaks to Jason Falinski, Federal MP for Mackellar and Chair of the Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue.  They discuss tax reform post-COVID, and look at concerns over the funding of class action lawsuits.

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Cheques are out, so too cash, and maybe even credit cards. Australians are changing how they pay for goods and services. 

Also today:

• Victoria faces down angry business and community groups over its stringent lockdown rules
• ANZ Bank goes green
• And CSL set to produce 81 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, if and when it arrives

Plus an interview with fund administrator Martin Smith, CEO of Mainstream Group, about why paperwork matters when you’re an investor.

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Martin Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Mainstream Group, about the role of a fund administrator.  Martin also has advice for companies considering listing on the ASX, and how low-taxing jurisdictions like the Cayman Islands really work.

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Premier Daniel Andrews has extended Victoria’s lockdown, laying out the conditions for an easing of restrictions.  It has triggered a barrage of criticism from the Prime Minister and business groups who fear an economic disaster. 

Also today:

• Virgin Australia’s new owners warn of more job cuts
• Competitors start jockeying for AMP assets
• And Melbourne’s housing market comes to a screeching halt

Plus an interview with ANZ senior economist Cherelle Murphy for her take on the outlook for the nation.  

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Sean Aylmer speaks to ANZ Senior Economist Cherelle Murphy about fiscal policy - what the Government has done so far, what it will do, and what it needs to do. 

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In this week's Sunday feature interview, Sean Aylmer speaks to Garry Linnell - author, journalist and broadcaster - about two positive stories that stand out in the midst of all the bad news. 

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Saturday, 5 September 2020

This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including:

• The biggest story
• The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar)
• The most remarkable story
• Sean's favourite story

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ANZ’s boss says that the banks are finally putting community over profit. And he might be right. 

Also today:

• Premiers are at loggerheads over borders as national cabinet meets
• Paul Keating reminds us what politics used to be like
• And it’s burger wars between McDonald’s and Hungry Jacks

Plus an interview with Steve Mills, breakfast presenter on Perth’s 6PR and part-time bookie, about the business of being a trackside bookmaker.

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Steve Mills, 6PR Breakfast host and part-time bookie, about the business of being a bookmaker.  Trackside bookies are a dying breed, and Steve describes why he's been drawn to it alongside a long and successful media career.

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Australia has recorded its poorest economic growth result since the second world war, but the worst is over. 

Also today:

• AMP puts itself up for sale, but are there any buyers?
• COVID-19 numbers in Victoria continue to improve
• And Australian universities perform well in annual global rankings

Plus an interview with Simon Kuestenmacher, Co-Founder and Director of Research at the Demographics Group, about demographics and making sense of data. 

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