‘Don’t waste crisis, seize the moment to act on reforms’
Our annual poll of Australia’s business leaders lays out a vision that can pull the nation out of its low-growth future. But it will need a team effort.
Eric Johnston
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The nation’s biggest poll of business leaders comes with a pointed warning for both sides of politics heading into an election year.
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ANZ has a history of its ambitions being bigger than its balance sheet. The arrival of a big name global banker adds to these worries.
Victoria’s plan to stop Tassie green power push
The days could be numbered for the little-known regulatory quirk that has given a boost to Victorian power customers at Tasmania’s expense.
Wesfarmers’ plan to take Anko to the world stage
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Meet Australia’s biggest company you’ve never heard of
From a gritty corner in Melbourne, this low-profile player has turned its founders into billionaires as they took $500m paydays this week while delivering staggering returns to investors.
Cbus’ boardroom gaps a warning for big super funds
The existing model whereby directors appear to be picked for their union affiliation rather than experience in overseeing billions of dollars in retirement savings must evolve.
Woolies’ strike is ground zero for battle over productivity
For the sake of the economy, the battle between Woolworths and the unions over large pay increases and tracking worker productivity in warehouses is critical.
In the drive for national wealth, we’re losing our way
The Albanese government’s boast of a fistful of new laws and regulations is the very thing that threatens to hold back the economy over the long term.
Inside Commonwealth Bank’s quiet AI revolution
The banking major’s early adoption of the cutting edge technology is about to be unleashed on millions of customers.
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