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Australia’s April CPI (0.4%m/m) slowed from 4.6% to 4.2%yr, a downside surprise. But the trimmed mean rate (0.3%m/m) lifted from 3.3% to 3.4%. Welcome to Talking Business, a podcast produced in Melbourne Australia. The podcast is available on the Acast site, my own...

Former RBA board member Warwick McKibbin says Australia's income tax rates already too high. Instead of tinkering with CGT, the government should cut tax & shift burden to consumption — think GST. Welcome to Talking Business, a podcast produced in Melbourne...

The rumours were true, the budget brought big changes for negative gearing and the capital gains tax discount! Welcome to Talking Business, a podcast produced in Melbourne Australia. The podcast is available on the Acast site, my own website, the Apple podcast store...

The RBA lifts its cash rate to 4.35%, its third hike of 2026, sending a clear message: inflation is once again a bigger concern than growth. Governor Michele Bullock says policy is now “slightly restrictive,” but doesn’t shut the door to more hikes. Welcome to Talking...

Australia’s annual inflation has jumped to 4.6% in the March quarter, driven largely by soaring fuel costs. The stronger-than-expected result has increased the likelihood of another interest rate hike in May. Welcome to Talking Business, a podcast produced in...

Australian Treasurer Jim Chalmers is trying to hold his budget together amid global chaos. He says it’s "hostage to decisions" coming out of Washington, Tehran, and Tel Aviv. Welcome to Talking Business, a podcast produced in Melbourne Australia. The podcast is...

IMF Sounds Global Recession Alarm as Iran War Sends Oil Back Above $100. Welcome to Talking Business, a podcast produced in Melbourne Australia. The podcast is available on the Acast site, my own website, the Apple podcast store or wherever you go to get your...

Well, it turns out a crisis is a powerful salesman. EVs made up almost 15% of new car sales in March, which is a record high, particularly in a month when overall new car sales were down. Welcome to Talking Business, a podcast produced in Melbourne Australia. The...

𝐀𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐚 ‘𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐟𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧’, 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲, 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐧. Welcome to Talking Business, a podcast produced in Melbourne Australia. The podcast is available on the Acast site, my own website, the Apple podcast store or wherever you go to...

Energy instability is already hitting the Australian economy where it hurts: the supply chain. Welcome to Talking Business, a podcast produced in Melbourne Australia. The podcast is available on the Acast site, my own website, the Apple podcast store or wherever you...