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Journalist and humanitarian Iain Finlay died on Tuesday, aged 89, choosing voluntary assisted dying.

Mr Finlay, who had amyloidosis, was an accomplished TV and radio journalist and worked for the ABC on This Day Tonight and Beyond 2000.

As Donald Trump's tariffs rock confidence around the world, one of Australia's banking bosses says our economy can weather the storm .. as long as China's economy remains strong. National Australia Bank chief executive Andrew Irvine thinks Australia would be exposed if a tdamaged China cuts back lucrative commodities.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets Donald Trump in the the White House for his first talks since becoming Canada's prime minister last week. Mr Carney bluntly told Mr Trump - who wants to make Canada the 51st US state - that Canada will "never be for sale". ABC's Peter Ryan with this analysis.

Donald Trump planning 100pc tariff on US films made offshore; Liberal donors to hold back cash after election rout Caption: The US entertainment industry has reacted with a mixture of alarm and bewilderment after Donald Trump said he'd impose a 100 per cent tariff on all movies produced outside the United States. Also, liberal party donors threaten to end cash lifeline after Labor's landslide win at the weekend.

Having secured a powerful historic majority, does Anthony Albanese now have a clear mandate to tackle major economic reforms with a focus on lifting productivity? ABC's Peter Ryan speaks with AMP chief economist Shane Oliver and Westpac chief executive Anthony Miller. Both agree Labor's landslide is an opportunity to take hard decisions.

Having secured a powerful historic majority, does Anthony Albanese now have a clear mandate to tackle major economic reforms that both Labor and the Coalition have put in the too hard basket for years? AMP chief economist Shane Oliver discusses the options with ABC’ Peter Ryan.

Will albo tackle hard economic reform? by Peter Ryan

It's six weeks to go before Donald Trump is inaugurated as US president and big global investors are scrambling to prepare for his economic policies that include hefty tariffs in what's likely to be a new era of protectionism for the world's biggest economy.

The ABC's senior business correspondent Peter Ryan speaks with Juan Delgado, co-chief executive Hamilton Lane Hamilton Lane - a private markets investment firm with around a trillion US dollars in assets under management.

With Australia's economy teetering on the brink of recession, business groups are warning that "chickens are coming home to roost' because successive governments have shyed away from major economic reforms. While the focus is on data showing an economy propped up for by government spending, there's a warning that big investors are staying away from Australia because of policies perceived to be anti-business.

Reporter: Peter Ryan, Senior Business Correspondent

Featured: Bran Black, CEO, Business Council of Australia; Andrew McKellar, CEO, Australian Chamber of Commerce & Industry

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With Australia's economy close to flatlining, the heat is turning up on the Reserve Bank to bring forward interest rate cuts to avoid a recession. Official figures show barely any economic growth in the most recent quarter and just 0.8 percent over the year.The outcome is bad news for the federal government with next year's federal election to be fought on the theme of strong economic management.

Reporter: Peter Ryan, Senior Business Correspondent

Featured: Jim Chalmers, Federal Treasurer