The Business

Millions of workers will get a pay rise in line with inflation in July to keep up with the rising cost of living. Plus one in two Australians have struggled to make debt repayments in the past 12 months.

Investors are considering whether Guzman y Gomez is overvalued as the fast-food chain prepares to go public and list on the ASX on June 20. Plus we look at Rio Tinto's latest tilt at green steel.

In the first three months of 2024, the economy grew at the slowest annual rate since the 1990s recession, outside of the pandemic. Plus Medibank is facing a potential $21-trillion fine over the 2022 data breach.

We report on the dark side of retail where sexual harassment is pervasive. Plus Canada opens the door for other G7 nations to begin cutting interest rates. Presented by Alicia Barry.

Kirsten Aiken talks to Airtasker boss Tim Fung about how the company ensures it receives repeat business from clients. Plus the costly split threatening the future of Australian soccer.

ANZ has become the first of the big four banks to push back its rate cut forecast to 2025. Plus millions of Australians are being warned not to double dip on work-from-home claims when they file their tax returns.

A Senate inquiry into the big four accountancy firms is calling for sweeping changes that would slap restrictions on the way they operate. Plus investors nervously await the US Federal Reserve's next move.

The jobs market remains resilient in the face of higher interest rates and strong migration. Plus the US Federal Reserve scales back its rate cut projections for 2024. Presented by Alicia Barry.

The climate wars are back - but will the private sector come to the party if nuclear wins? Plus the battle to tame inflation - should it fall squarely on the RBA? Presented by Kirsten Aiken.

The Reserve Bank leaves the cash rate on hold at 4.35% but says inflation is coming down slower than expected. Plus we speak to Guzman y Gomez CEO Steven Marks ahead of the company's ASX float.

The climate wars go nuclear - the Coalition pledges seven nuclear power plants but no costings. Plus sexually transmitted debt, how domestic violence perpetrators weaponise the tax system. Presented by Alicia Barry.

Nuclear reaction: why a big renewables backer says nuclear power is part of the solution. Plus the weekly shop - Aldi is the cheapest but less than a dollar between the big two at the checkout. Presented by Kirsten Aiken.

State bans, legal challenges and cost blowouts - some of the hurdles on the road to nuclear energy. Plus wielding a bigger stick against the big supermarkets, but calls to tackle the concentration of market power.

The call for a cap on AirBnBs, city holidaymakers killing long term rentals in country towns. Plus he was Myer's biggest critic, now the deal that made billionaire Solomon Lew its biggest investor. Hosted by Rachel Pupazzoni.

Beer, smokes, and petrol up - why the risk of a 14th interest rate hike just rose. Plus the call from the energy market operator to ramp up the renewables rollout. Presented by Rachel Pupazzoni.

Taxpayer funded nuclear reactors: why the Coalition says there will be no cost over-runs, plus buying a slice of the Australian dream - the bounce of foreign cash into the property market. Presented by Alicia Barry.

End of financial year - The ASX 200 performed well over the previous fin year, boosting the retirement savings of most Australians. Plus how to address the massive shortage of tradies in the middle of a housing crisis.

A special report into the world of beauty and how one Australian cosmetics company has grown into a multi-million-dollar business by "duping" popular products. Plus the RBA considers the case for a 14th interest rate rise.

A Senate Inquiry has slammed the corporate watchdog ASIC for having a bad culture that's led to Australia becoming a haven for white collar crime. Plus why industry is demanding the Future Made in Australia Bill is passed.

Local governments and property law experts are calling on state governments to use their powers to force the owners of vacant and derelict properties to use them or lose them. Plus Australia's former competition cop slams the Coalition's supermarket break-up plan.

The battle to lure shoppers in with end of financial year sales comes under the threat of an interest rate hike. Plus why the Australian Dollar has hit a 33-year high against the Japanese Yen. Presented by David Chau.

The collapse of online retailer Booktopia has left thousands of customers with unfulfilled orders and highlighted pressures on the book supply chain. Plus the government puts real estate agents on notice, as criminals target Australia with dirty money. Presented by Rachel Pupazzoni.

Co-ops challenge the supermarket stranglehold but account for less than 1% of the sector - why aren't there more of them in Australia. Plus the story behind commercial networks bleeding viewers. Presented by Rachel Pupazzoni.

We cover the generational divide in Australia as a new report finds young people are finding it harder to climb the economic ladder. Plus bets are rising on an August rate hike. Presented by Alicia Barry.

The growing fallout of the Booktopia collapse: the online retailer goes down with a $60million debt. Plus calling out the banks' bad behaviour - vulnerable customers to receive a $28million refund. Presented by Kirsten Aiken.

Stronger debt recovery action by the tax office is pushing more businesses under, putting more people at risk of personal bankruptcy. It's taken the rate of insolvencies near peaks seen just after the global financial crisis.

The peak building and construction industry body has told The Business that the clean-up of the CFMEU will have widespread ramifications for the sector. Plus scammers are increasingly targeting real estate sales.

Australia's unemployment rate continues to edge higher, despite the creation of about 50,000 jobs in June. Plus producers sound an alarm over green hydrogen incentives. Presented by Alicia Barry.

The Australian Industry Group and some economists believe the CrowdStrike outage will cost the Australian economy billions of dollars. Plus how the race for the White House will affect financial markets.

China's deepening economic troubles signal tougher times ahead for the Australian economy. Plus concerns grow about the future of Australian green hydrogen.

A deepening divide has emerged in Australia's workforce, with some employees enjoying generous pay and rewards, while others get by on minimum conditions. Plus how Optus is rebuilding its brand and trust with customers.

As data centres expand rapidly, there are major concerns about the amount of energy they consume and whether the power grid can cope. Plus the economic cost of the Olympic Games. Presented by Alicia Barry.

The Commonwealth bank has pleaded guilty to failing to pay staff long service leave entitlements. Plus, cryptocurrency enters the US election campaign.

Regional airline Rex has stopped ticket sales on some routes as its future looks uncertain. Plus, US Economist and Nobel laureate Joseph Stiglitz joins The Business to talk about the prospect of a Trump presidency.

Financial markets are betting the Reserve Bank's next move will be down following the June quarter inflation figures. Plus, the long-standing slots problem at our airports after Rex enters voluntary administration.