This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald look at how your super fund fared through the drama of the 2026 financial year, they explain why the end of what’s been dubbed 'Australia’s housing ponzi scheme' matters to more than just house prices, and get excited about the celebrity wedding of the year. 

This podcast is sponsored by Elston

To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com.

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald look at how your super fund fared through the drama of the 2026 financial year, they explain why the end of what&rsquo;s been dubbed 'Australia&rsquo;s housing ponzi scheme' matters to more than just house prices, and get excited about the celebrity wedding of the year.&nbsp;
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.elston.com.au/?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=19236343106&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADmBLJUqQjb8SSbsIVXmjSro71CU1&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwmJjSBhB-EiwAkZgxi84j6d8PVgK3H5J7-w6WiNWh31pq9qOaWRBVczwZPlFA2TXgQH4YtxoCTTwQAvD_BwE">Elston</a>
To ask a question, email <a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>.

How your super fund performed, housing Ponzi problems and Coles in the dog house

Political editor Phillip Coorey on the government’s budget backdowns, the increasingly crowded field in Australian politics and why it will be a bumpy two years to the next election.

This podcast is sponsored by Workday

Further reading:

PM wins round one of the budget battle, at a cost
Proper process, good policy and taxpayers’ money were among the casualties of this week’s rush to legislate the budget.
Finally, the teals discover that the Senate is where it’s at
By forming a new party – Community Strong Australia – lower house independents are finally realising that true policy influence lies in the upper house.
While Hanson stumbles, Taylor’s Coalition is quietly sinking
One polling setback does not a crisis make for One Nation, but it is a reminder that major parties are subject to more questioning and scrutiny.

Political editor Phillip Coorey on the government&rsquo;s budget backdowns, the increasingly crowded field in Australian politics and why it will be a bumpy two years to the next election.
This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.workday.com/en-au/homepage.html">Workday</a>
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/pm-wins-round-one-of-the-budget-battle-at-a-cost-20260626-p60a9p?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">PM wins round one of the budget battle, at a cost</a> Proper process, good policy and taxpayers&rsquo; money were among the casualties of this week&rsquo;s rush to legislate the budget. <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/finally-the-teals-discover-that-the-senate-is-where-it-s-at-20260623-p609e5?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Finally, the teals discover that the Senate is where it&rsquo;s at</a> By forming a new party &ndash; Community Strong Australia &ndash; lower house independents are finally realising that true policy influence lies in the upper house. <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/entering-the-mainstream-means-people-will-take-you-seriously-20260628-p60aoc?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">While Hanson stumbles, Taylor&rsquo;s Coalition is quietly sinking</a> One polling setback does not a crisis make for One Nation, but it is a reminder that major parties are subject to more questioning and scrutiny.

Is this the end of Australia's two-party system?

Stuart Gregor has always been a keen storyteller.

From his first job working in journalism as a copy boy to co-founding craft gin brand Four Pillars, this entrepreneur has used his skills to build brands and their narratives.

Now the chief executive of ASX-listed Lark Distillery, the whisky boss is having to tell a new type of story to analysts and fund managers.

In this week's episode, Gregor tells BOSS editor Sally Patten about the various challenges of speaking to consumers, the industry and now the market.

Further reading:

Whisky maker Lark hires Four Pillars Gin co-founder as CEO

The Tasmanian company’s product will be in 700-millilitre bottles for the first time in 33 years as it tackles global brands such as Johnnie Walker.

Four Pillars Gin sold to XXXX’s Japanese owner

The brewing giant behind names such as Furphy and Little Creatures has snapped up the other half of the distiller for an estimated $50 million.

He may not be a ‘whisky guy’, but Larry Emdur’s single malt is good as gold

It began as a bit of birthday fun for the TV personality, but in just two years, The Ben Buckler has become a multi-award-winning brand with an impressive new CEO.

Stuart Gregor has always been a keen storyteller.
From his first job working in journalism as a copy boy to co-founding craft gin brand Four Pillars, this entrepreneur has used his skills to build brands and their narratives.
Now the chief executive of ASX-listed Lark Distillery, the whisky boss is having to tell a new type of story to analysts and fund managers.
In this week's episode,&nbsp;Gregor tells <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten about the various challenges of speaking to consumers, the industry and now the market.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/retail/whisky-maker-lark-hires-four-pillars-gin-co-founder-as-ceo-20250915-p5mv2c?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Whisky maker Lark hires Four Pillars Gin co-founder as CEO</a>
The Tasmanian company&rsquo;s product will be in 700-millilitre bottles for the first time in 33 years as it tackles global brands such as Johnnie Walker.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/retail/japan-s-lion-takes-full-control-of-four-pillars-gin-20230703-p5dlas?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Four Pillars Gin sold to XXXX&rsquo;s Japanese owner</a>
The brewing giant behind names such as Furphy and Little Creatures has snapped up the other half of the distiller for an estimated $50 million.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/food-and-wine/he-may-not-be-a-whisky-guy-but-larry-emdur-s-single-malt-is-good-as-gold-20260601-p602os?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">He may not be a &lsquo;whisky guy&rsquo;, but Larry Emdur&rsquo;s single malt is good as gold</a>
It began as a bit of birthday fun for the TV personality, but in just two years, The Ben Buckler has become a multi-award-winning brand with an impressive new CEO.

This Four Pillars Gin co-founder is taking on whisky – and the ASX

This week, James and Anthony discuss what all the bad economic news means for the second half of the year, ask whether KPMG can stem the bleeding by changing its board and delve into Nine’s ousting of the Today show host.

To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com.

This podcast is sponsored by ANZ.

This week, James and Anthony discuss what all the bad economic news means for the second half of the year, ask whether KPMG can stem the bleeding by changing its board and delve into Nine&rsquo;s ousting of the Today show host.
To ask a question, email <a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.anz.com.au/personal/">ANZ</a>.

Housing correction adds to slowdown, KPMG’s boardroom bin fire & Stefanovic’s shock split from Nine

Chanticleer columnist Anthony Macdonald and technology editor Paul Smith on the investment case for SpaceX, whether there’s enough money for the other AI mega floats and why Australian investors are all in.

This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.

Further reading:

SpaceX is the first of three sci-fi IPOs with truly insane maths
Elon Musk has shot for the stars with the first of three huge AI-based floats that ask investors to believe the companies can boldly go where no one has gone before.
Fears of ‘AI Strait of Hormuz’ as Trump’s Anthropic ban shocks business
Labor’s Ed Husic and some of Australia’s top tech leaders warn Donald Trump’s export ban on the latest Anthropic AI models exposes a national over-reliance.
How SpaceX turned the IPO curse into a goldmine
The real genius of the company’s historic $2 trillion public listing isn’t the valuation – it’s how it hacked the market’s ultimate gatekeepers: passive funds.

Chanticleer columnist Anthony Macdonald and technology editor Paul Smith on the investment case for SpaceX, whether there&rsquo;s enough money for the other AI mega floats and why Australian investors are all in.
This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/">Aussie Broadband</a>.
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/technology/spacex-is-the-first-of-three-sci-fi-ipos-with-truly-insane-maths-20260610-p605iq?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">SpaceX is the first of three sci-fi IPOs with truly insane maths</a> Elon Musk has shot for the stars with the first of three huge AI-based floats that ask investors to believe the companies can boldly go where no one has gone before. <a href="https://www.afr.com/technology/fears-of-ai-strait-of-hormuz-as-trump-s-anthropic-ban-shocks-business-20260615-p606v0?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Fears of &lsquo;AI Strait of Hormuz&rsquo; as Trump&rsquo;s Anthropic ban shocks business</a> Labor&rsquo;s Ed Husic and some of Australia&rsquo;s top tech leaders warn Donald Trump&rsquo;s export ban on the latest Anthropic AI models exposes a national over-reliance. <a href="https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/how-spacex-turned-the-ipo-curse-into-a-goldmine-20260613-p606k5?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">How SpaceX turned the IPO curse into a goldmine</a> The real genius of the company&rsquo;s historic $2 trillion public listing isn&rsquo;t the valuation &ndash; it&rsquo;s how it hacked the market&rsquo;s ultimate gatekeepers: passive funds.

Sizzle or fizzle: Will investors make money from SpaceX?

“We’ve had a number of years when there was a huge emphasis on people’s work-life balance. Now it’s about performance,” says Chris Karagounis.

The managing director at executive search firm Alex Kaar says working in the office allows budding leaders to contribute to the culture and community, and to keep learning.

And if they're not there, then they risk falling behind.

On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out from the corporate headhunter what it takes to be a senior leader today, and how aspiring executives should approach issues such as working from home and artificial intelligence.

Further reading:

Four steps to land your first board position

The step into the boardroom is an important milestone, and something many ambitious professionals dream about. But how do you make it happen?

How I convinced Kerry Packer he should hire me

Mary Wooldridge, outgoing CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, worked for the media tycoon in the late 1990s. She’s used some of the skills she learnt ever since.

Why job seekers looking for $200k-plus roles should be worried 

After taking a break from her exec role, Diedre Hosking returned to a market offering $100,000 less, as firms swap veterans for cheaper, AI-literate juniors.

 

&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve had a number of years when there was a huge emphasis on people&rsquo;s work-life balance. Now it&rsquo;s about performance,&rdquo; says Chris Karagounis.
The managing director at executive search firm Alex Kaar says working in the office allows budding leaders to contribute to the culture and community, and to keep learning.
And if they're not there, then they risk falling behind.
On this week's episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten finds out from the corporate headhunter what it takes to be a senior leader today, and how aspiring executives should approach issues such as working from home and artificial intelligence.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/4-steps-to-land-your-first-board-position-20251007-p5n0ov?utm_source=omny&amp;amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;amp;utm_content=&amp;amp;utm_term=newsroom">Four steps to land your first board position</a>
The step into the boardroom is an important milestone, and something many ambitious professionals dream about. But how do you make it happen?
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/what-this-exec-learnt-from-working-for-kerry-packer-20260508-p5zv4e?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">How I convinced Kerry Packer he should hire me</a>
Mary Wooldridge, outgoing CEO of the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, worked for the media tycoon in the late 1990s. She&rsquo;s used some of the skills she learnt ever since.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/careers/why-people-earning-over-200k-should-be-scared-right-now-20260508-p5zv3r?utm_source=omny&amp;amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;amp;utm_content=&amp;amp;utm_term=newsroom">Why job seekers looking for $200k-plus roles should be worried</a>&nbsp;
After taking a break from her exec role, Diedre Hosking returned to a market offering $100,000 less, as firms swap veterans for cheaper, AI-literate juniors.
&nbsp;

Ask about WFH and you’ll get dropped from shortlist, headhunter warns

This week, James and Anthony examine the government’s budget backdown, explain why Australia and the US’ Central Banks are talking about more rate rises and take a question on whether AI could change the way your super fund has to invest. 

To ask a question, emailchanticleer@afr.com.

This podcast is sponsored by ANZ.

This week, James and Anthony examine the government&rsquo;s budget backdown, explain why Australia and the US&rsquo; Central Banks are talking about more rate rises and take a question on whether AI could change the way your super fund has to invest.&nbsp;
To ask a question, email <a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.anz.com.au/personal/">ANZ</a>.

CGT backflip flops, KPMG cops a roasting & RBA’s rate rise warning

On The Fin podcast this week, professional services editor Edmund Tadros on the KPMG allegations, and why they might be more damaging than the PwC tax leaks scandal.

This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband.

Further reading:
Move over PwC: Why KPMG audit leaks are the ultimate betrayal
Why the big four firm’s misconduct could be worse than the tax leaks scandal, and a blockbuster hearing date is set for June 19. Plus, are you in talent debt?
KPMG audit leaks scandal – everything you need to know
KPMG Australia faces a crisis following a whistleblower’s allegations that partners used confidential client data to win audit work.
KPMG barred from bidding for federal work for three months
The firm has agreed to stop bidding for federal government work while the Finance Department investigates its handling of a whistleblower complaint.

On <a href="https://www.afr.com/podcast/the-fin">The Fin podcast</a> this week, professional services editor Edmund Tadros on the KPMG allegations, and why they might be more damaging than the PwC tax leaks scandal. This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/">Aussie Broadband</a>.
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/move-over-pwc-why-kpmg-audit-leaks-are-the-ultimate-betrayal-20260610-p605id?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Move over PwC: Why KPMG audit leaks are the ultimate betrayal</a> Why the big four firm&rsquo;s misconduct could be worse than the tax leaks scandal, and a blockbuster hearing date is set for June 19. Plus, are you in talent debt? <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/kpmg-audit-leaks-scandal-everything-you-need-to-know-20260606-p604i5?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">KPMG audit leaks scandal &ndash; everything you need to know</a> KPMG Australia faces a crisis following a whistleblower&rsquo;s allegations that partners used confidential client data to win audit work. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/kpmg-cut-off-from-bidding-for-federal-work-for-three-months-20260615-p606zp?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=the_fin&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">KPMG barred from bidding for federal work for three months</a> The firm has agreed to stop bidding for federal government work while the Finance Department investigates its handling of a whistleblower complaint.

Did KPMG learn nothing from the PwC tax leaks scandal?

This week senior Chanticleer columnist James Thomson sits down with Andrew Irvine, the chief executive of National Australia Bank.

The NAB boss gives his assessment of the government’s proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing, and reveals the three things he believes Australia needs to do to remain prosperous over the next 50 years.

You can watch the video at afr.com or on the AFR app.

This week senior Chanticleer columnist James Thomson sits down with Andrew Irvine, the chief executive of National Australia Bank.
The NAB boss gives his assessment of the government&rsquo;s proposed changes to capital gains tax and negative gearing, and reveals the three things he believes Australia needs to do to remain prosperous over the next 50 years.
You can watch the video at <a href="http://afr.com">afr.com</a> or on the AFR app.

AFR Interviews: Andrew Irvine

When Sharon Pickering’s husband died, she realised she needed to choose where she directed her energy and focus on what mattered to her.

After years of being a dedicated scholar, the academic made a decision that would set her on a path to becoming the vice chancellor of Monash University.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the university boss to find out how a new role shifted Pickering’s career to one of leadership.

Further reading:

‘I’d lost my identity.’ How this exec recovered from redundancy

A new coach, hypnotist and Hollywood movie helped Allison Rossiter tackle one of her biggest fears. Now, the Novartis president shares how they can help you too.

Meet the researchers tackling big problems

Combining knowledge and expertise across disciplines is the new face of successful research in the university sector.

The move this MD calls ‘extremely hard, but I’ve never looked back’

T2 Tea managing director Christelle Young finds that by cutting out reading, writing and talking first thing in the morning, it sets up her day in the right way.

When Sharon Pickering&rsquo;s husband died, she realised she needed to choose where she directed her energy and focus on what mattered to her.
After years of being a dedicated scholar, the academic made a decision that would set her on a path to becoming the vice chancellor of Monash University.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with the university boss to find out how a new role shifted Pickering&rsquo;s career to one of leadership.
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/novartis-alison-rossiter-leadership-public-speaking-20260501-p5zsxf?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">&lsquo;I&rsquo;d lost my identity.&rsquo; How this exec recovered from redundancy</a>
A new coach, hypnotist and Hollywood movie helped Allison Rossiter tackle one of her biggest fears. Now, the Novartis president shares how they can help you too.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/education/meet-the-researchers-tackling-big-problems-20251113-p5nfag?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">Meet the researchers tackling big problems</a>
Combining knowledge and expertise across disciplines is the new face of successful research in the university sector.
<a href="https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/what-this-ceo-took-away-from-a-10-day-silence-retreat-20250807-p5ml4v?utm_source=omny&amp;utm_medium=podcast_notes&amp;utm_campaign=15_minutes_with_the_boss&amp;utm_content=&amp;utm_term=newsroom">The move this MD calls &lsquo;extremely hard, but I&rsquo;ve never looked back&rsquo;</a>
T2 Tea managing director Christelle Young finds that by cutting out reading, writing and talking first thing in the morning, it sets up her day in the right way.

How the death of her husband changed this exec’s career forever

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