Listener Nina asks: will the tax cuts received from July 1 have an impact on inflation?

Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson as they answer listener questions. 

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Housing affordability is a huge political issue right now - and yesterday national cabinet announced measures to improve supply.

Tim Lawless, Head of Research at CoreLogic, talks to Jennifer Duke about whether the measures are achievable and the impact they'll have on affordability. He also talks about the immediate outlook for prices, spring listings, and regional market trends.

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Telstra is one of the most trusted brands in the country. But it’s also a company that’s evolving, following the rollout of the NBN.

Sean Aylmer talks to Brent Smart, Telstra’s Chief Marketing Officer, about maintaining the integrity of an iconic brand while still growing and changing.

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Wednesday 20 July 2022

The Reserve Bank warns on home loans. 

Also today:

• Pleas for people to start wearing masks again as the COVID spread escalates
• JB HiFi’s bumper online sales
• And the chair of Tesla says Australia’s lithium industry is the greatest opportunity of the century

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Wednesday 22 June 2022

Reserve Bank Governor Philip Lowe doesn't expect the economy to go into recession but there’s more rate rises in the offing. 

Also today:

• Big spending budgets from NSW and Qld, with a sting in the tail for coal miners. 
• Super fund members warned to brace for a bad year
• And Qantas drops the requirement for face masks.

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Wednesday 23 February 2022 

Europe is on the brink of a full scale conflict as Russian troops march into the Ukraine. 

Also today: 

• Coles reports an impressive half year result
• Treasurer Josh Frydenberg cool on prospect of Cannon-Brookes AGL bid
• Mask wearing set to end

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Friday 17th September 2021 

Prime Minister Scott Morrison hails a new era of cooperation with the US and UK, as China applies to join a regional trade partnership with Australia.

Also today:

• The unemployment rate falls, despite more than 146,000 people losing their jobs.
• Telstra outlines a plan to cut costs and grow its 5G network.
• And the boss of ANZ warns that the housing market is triggering a social divide.

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Tim Fung, the co-founder and CEO of gig economy platform Airtasker. Airtasker listed on the ASX in one of the most exciting IPOs of the year, having grown from humble beginnings in just 10 years.

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Tom Caska, co-founder and CEO of Aerologix, about the company that's been described as 'Uber for drones'.  They discuss Aerologix's growth, the accident that forced Tom to leave his job as an airline pilot, and where drones will be in 5-10 years time.

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Australia’s second airline is ready for take-off, but it will be a slimmed down Virgin with fewer staff and fewer planes.

Also today:

• Queensland and NSW get tough on border controls
• The Prime Minister says Australia isn’t a toady of the US
• And how to look good in a face mask

Plus an interview with Tim MacKinnon, Managing Director and VP for eBay Australia and New Zealand, about the surge in online shopping. 

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