Interest rates need to fall to support economy: Scentre CEO
Elliott Rusanow says interest rates need to be ‘materially lower’, and the lack of affordable housing in bit cities is a ‘handbrake’ on labour market efficiency.
Leadership
Time is now to drive productivity: BHP CEO
Mike Henry says political leaders need to ask if they are moving towards Australia being a more competitive place to invest and do business.
Release more land to help fix housing shortage: Brickworks CEO
Mark Ellenor says addressing Australia’s housing shortage and affordability, and a pragmatic approach to the energy transition, are key to lifting Australia’s competitiveness and productivity.
From soldier to CEO: how war zone skills can boost business
Half of his senior team is ex-Australian Defence Force but Aspen Medical chief, and former soldier, Bruce Armstrong says the value of military leadership skills is unappreciated in business.
GDP growth weaker if rate cuts delayed: AMP CEO
Alexis George says Australia’s economy has slowed to a crawl, amid the biggest slump in per capita GDP since the early 1990s recession, outside of the pandemic.
Rate cuts will require discipline: Ampol CEO
Matt Halliday calls for economic discipline, to enable the forecast interest rate cuts that will assist in stimulating the economy.
Focus on keeping energy costs low: APA Group CEO
Adam Watson is focused on doing everything he can to keep energy costs low, amid an uncertain environment.
The signs of recovery are promising: ANZ CEO
Outgoing banking boss Shayne Elliott says we may have passed the worst but risks remain in the outlook.
Rio Tinto CEO: This is a pivotal moment for the nation
Mining boss Jakob Stausholm says Australia needs to grasp the opportunities and ensure it does not price itself out of the market.
Market confidence is returning: UBS
Investment banking boss Anthony Sweetman says despite cash rates holding high, confidence is coming back around dealmaking.
Westpac CEO: ‘Inflation fight is not over yet’
Anthony Miller warns cost pressures are still simmering through the economy and could change the timing for rate cuts.
Australia’s future is in training the best tech engineers: WiseTech CEO
Andrew Cartledge says the nation needs to double down on education to train more specialist tech staff.
‘Innovation is part of our culture’: Zip Group CEO
Cynthia Scott says the payments company is built around tech, guardrails will be needed for AI.
Harnessing the power of AI will lift us all: AusSuper CEO
Super fund boss Paul Schroder says there’s an urgent need to tackle the housing shortage and cost of living pressures.
Momentum supports outlook for IPOs: ASX CEO
The exchange boss Helen Lofthouse says simplification will be the key to unlocking productivity.
Rate cut no silver bullet: Wesfarmers CEO
Rob Scott says any sustained improvement in economic conditions will require a moderation of government spending and policy changes that address supply side constraints.
Put ‘total tax’ reform on the agenda: IAG CEO
Insurance boss Nick Hawkins says there is plenty of potential ahead in making Australia’s tax system fit for a modern economy.
Certainty over energy investing will be critical: Arup
The infrastructure giant’s joint Australian bosses Kate West and Kerryn Coker says green energy remains a big opportunity for the economy.
Time to rebuild rail for resilient economy: Aurizon CEO
Andrew Harding says rail infrastructure is critical to keep the economy moving when disaster hits. That’s why we need to put it back on the priority list.
Tackling affordability requires bold thinking: Charter Hall
The property major’s boss David Harrison says state governments also have a big role to play in solving the housing crisis.
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