This week, James Eyers on why key executive and eldest son Peter Fox has taken an unexpected break from the company, what it means for the Linfox succession plan and why handing over mult-billion dollar family fortunes is so hard to do.

This podcast is sponsored by Acenda 

Further reading: Peter Fox’s long absence puts Linfox succession plan in the spotlight
For seven decades, billionaire businessman Lindsay Fox has loomed large over the empire he built from one truck. Who will succeed him is an open question.
Peter Fox on extended leave at Linfox as non-family directors step up
The son of the trucking magnate has been on sabbatical since December, with others outside the family appointed chairman of various logistics businesses.
‘We’re not going anywhere’: Peter Fox says Armaguard’s future assured
The Linfox boss hopes an independent pricing model is swiftly approved by the competition regulator, so a new enterprise deal can be struck with the union.

This week, James Eyers on why key executive and eldest son Peter Fox has taken an unexpected break from the company, what it means for the Linfox succession plan and why handing over mult-billion dollar family fortunes is so hard to do.
This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acenda.com.au/">Acenda</a>&nbsp;
Further reading:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/transport/peter-fox-s-long-absence-puts-linfox-succession-plan-in-the-spotlight-20260115-p5nu9b" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Peter Fox&rsquo;s long absence puts Linfox succession plan in the spotlight</a> For seven decades, billionaire businessman Lindsay Fox has loomed large over the empire he built from one truck. Who will succeed him is an open question. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/transport/peter-fox-on-extended-leave-at-linfox-as-non-family-directors-step-up-20260108-p5nshs" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Peter Fox on extended leave at Linfox as non-family directors step up</a> The son of the trucking magnate has been on sabbatical since December, with others outside the family appointed chairman of various logistics businesses. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/we-re-not-going-anywhere-peter-fox-says-armaguard-s-future-assured-20251007-p5n0sd" data-sk="tooltip_parent">&lsquo;We&rsquo;re not going anywhere&rsquo;: Peter Fox says Armaguard&rsquo;s future assured</a> The Linfox boss hopes an independent pricing model is swiftly approved by the competition regulator, so a new enterprise deal can be struck with the union.

The billionaire trucker, his Linfox empire and the latest Australian succession saga

Managing director Dan White says his first day working alongside his father and brother at Australia’s largest real estate company was surreal.

A fourth-generation, family-run business, Ray White dominates the country’s competitive property market.

In this week’s episode of the new season of 15 Minutes with the BOSS, host Sally Patten sits down with the property leader to find out the perks and challenges of working with family.

Managing director Dan White says his first day working alongside his father and brother at Australia&rsquo;s largest real estate company was surreal.
A fourth-generation, family-run business, Ray White dominates the country&rsquo;s competitive property market.
In this week&rsquo;s episode of the new season of 15 Minutes with the BOSS, host Sally Patten sits down with the property leader to find out the perks and challenges of working with family.

Ray White boss wants fourth-generation family business to become five

This week, United States correspondent Jessica Gardner on Trump’s first year back in the White House and Mark Carney's viral speech.

This podcast is sponsored by Acenda 

Further reading:

Rudd’s replacement is no political animal. That’s a good thing
Many believe the role of US ambassador requires a sharp politician, but Greg Moriarty is the technocrat that Australia needs to meet the challenges of the times.
Trump softens on Minneapolis, but Dalio warns of slide to civil war
The US president has signalled a shift in strategy on immigration after the deadly chaos, but global investor Ray Dalio says the “United States is now a tinderbox”.
Carney declares rules-based order dead as Greenland row escalates
The Canadian prime minister warned the world order was breaking, and French President Emmanuel Macron vowed not to give in to “bullies”.

This week, United States correspondent Jessica Gardner on Trump&rsquo;s first year back in the White House and Mark Carney's viral speech.
This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acenda.com.au/">Acenda</a>&nbsp;
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/rudd-s-replacement-is-no-political-animal-that-s-a-good-thing-20260125-p5nwu3" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/rudd-s-replacement-is-no-political-animal-that-s-a-good-thing-20260125-p5nwu3" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Rudd&rsquo;s replacement is no political animal. That&rsquo;s a good thing</a> Many believe the role of US ambassador requires a sharp politician, but Greg Moriarty is the technocrat that Australia needs to meet the challenges of the times. <a href="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/trump-softens-on-minneapolis-but-dalio-warns-of-slide-to-civil-war-20260127-p5nx6z" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/trump-softens-on-minneapolis-but-dalio-warns-of-slide-to-civil-war-20260127-p5nx6z" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Trump softens on Minneapolis, but Dalio warns of slide to civil war</a> The US president has signalled a shift in strategy on immigration after the deadly chaos, but global investor Ray Dalio says the &ldquo;United States is now a tinderbox&rdquo;. <a href="https://www.afr.com/world/europe/macron-blasts-trump-trade-strategy-meant-to-subordinate-eu-20260121-p5nvng" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/world/europe/macron-blasts-trump-trade-strategy-meant-to-subordinate-eu-20260121-p5nvng" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Carney declares rules-based order dead as Greenland row escalates</a> The Canadian prime minister warned the world order was breaking, and French President Emmanuel Macron vowed not to give in to &ldquo;bullies&rdquo;.

Rethinking Trump: Should Australia follow Canada's lead?

James and Anthony had a phone catch-up over the weekend and are looking forward to coming back strong on Friday, Feb 6th. 

James and Anthony had a phone catch-up over the weekend and are looking forward to coming back strong on Friday, Feb 6th.&nbsp;

Chanticleer back Feb 6 - ahead of that, James & Anthony catch up

This week, health editor Michael Smith on why baby-making is such big business and how private equity firms are reshaping the IVF sector.

This podcast is sponsored by Acenda 

Further reading:
Ill-conceived: Inside Australia’s IVF money-making machine
The commercialisation of the industry as private equity owners take over from pioneering doctors has many people very worried.
Monash IVF rejects $300m takeover bid from Genesis Capital as too low
Shares in the fertility group have fallen more than 40 per cent since mistakes were disclosed earlier this year, prompting the PE-led consortium to swoop.
Monash IVF says market share, patients down since embryo mix-ups
Stiff competition and pricing pressure in Victoria has hurt the fertility group’s performance so far this fiscal year.

This week, health editor Michael Smith on why baby-making is such big business and how private equity firms are reshaping the IVF sector.
This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acenda.com.au/">Acenda</a>&nbsp;
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/healthcare-and-fitness/ill-conceived-inside-australia-s-ivf-money-making-machine-20250806-p5mkwe.html" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/companies/healthcare-and-fitness/ill-conceived-inside-australia-s-ivf-money-making-machine-20250806-p5mkwe.html" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Ill-conceived: Inside Australia&rsquo;s IVF money-making machine</a> The commercialisation of the industry as private equity owners take over from pioneering doctors has many people very worried. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/healthcare-and-fitness/monash-ivf-says-genesis-capital-s-300m-takeover-bid-is-too-low-20251124-p5nhsw" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/companies/healthcare-and-fitness/monash-ivf-says-genesis-capital-s-300m-takeover-bid-is-too-low-20251124-p5nhsw" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Monash IVF rejects $300m takeover bid from Genesis Capital as too low</a> Shares in the fertility group have fallen more than 40 per cent since mistakes were disclosed earlier this year, prompting the PE-led consortium to swoop. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/healthcare-and-fitness/monash-ivf-says-market-share-patients-down-since-embryo-mix-ups-20251120-p5nh46" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/companies/healthcare-and-fitness/monash-ivf-says-market-share-patients-down-since-embryo-mix-ups-20251120-p5nh46" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Monash IVF says market share, patients down since embryo mix-ups</a> Stiff competition and pricing pressure in Victoria has hurt the fertility group&rsquo;s performance so far this fiscal year.

Ill-conceived: Inside Australia’s IVF money-making machine

Rear Window columnists Mark Di Stefano and Hannah Wootton look back on the action-packed year that was and ahead to what 2026 might bring.

This podcast is sponsored by Acenda 

Further reading:

Cannon-Brookes now travels by private jet Mike Cannon-Brookes, Atlassian co-founder and leading climate change crusader, has recently picked up a private jet.
Dutton left ‘very serious’ cyclone area for Hemmes’ Sydney mansion The opposition leader said people wanted the prime minister “governing, not campaigning” as Queensland braced for Tropical Cyclone Alfred.
Billionaires, boardrooms and office romances: Rear Window’s 2025 year-in-review
There was no shortage of hypocrites in corporate and political life in 2025, and a veritable surfeit of illicit office romances.

Rear Window columnists Mark Di Stefano and Hannah Wootton look back on the action-packed year that was and ahead to what 2026 might bring.
This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acenda.com.au/">Acenda</a>&nbsp;
Further reading:
<a href="https://www.afr.com/rear-window/cannon-brookes-now-travels-by-private-jet-20250313-p5ljbf" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/rear-window/cannon-brookes-now-travels-by-private-jet-20250313-p5ljbf" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Cannon-Brookes now travels by private jet</a>&nbsp;Mike Cannon-Brookes, Atlassian co-founder and leading climate change crusader, has recently picked up a private jet. <a href="https://www.afr.com/rear-window/dutton-sneaks-in-sydney-fundraiser-at-justin-hemmes-mansion-20250305-p5lh64" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/rear-window/dutton-sneaks-in-sydney-fundraiser-at-justin-hemmes-mansion-20250305-p5lh64" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Dutton left &lsquo;very serious&rsquo; cyclone area for Hemmes&rsquo; Sydney mansion</a>&nbsp;The opposition leader said people wanted the prime minister &ldquo;governing, not campaigning&rdquo; as Queensland braced for Tropical Cyclone Alfred. <a href="https://www.afr.com/rear-window/billionaires-boardrooms-and-office-romances-rear-window-s-2025-year-in-review-20251217-p5nodj" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/rear-window/billionaires-boardrooms-and-office-romances-rear-window-s-2025-year-in-review-20251217-p5nodj" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Billionaires, boardrooms and office romances: Rear Window&rsquo;s 2025 year-in-review</a> There was no shortage of hypocrites in corporate and political life in 2025, and a veritable surfeit of illicit office romances.

Jetsetting, love scandals and hypocrites: Rear Window’s 2025

This week we James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald wrap up the year with their annual Chook awards, look forward to a huge year on markets with one of Australia’s top fund managers, and take a quick peek at how the nation’s financial engine is ticking over. 

To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com

This podcast is sponsored by Acenda

This week we James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald wrap up the year with their annual Chook awards, look forward to a huge year on markets with one of Australia&rsquo;s top fund managers, and take a quick peek at how the nation&rsquo;s financial engine is ticking over.&nbsp;
To ask a question, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>
This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acenda.com.au/">Acenda</a>

End of year special: Chook Awards and stocks to watch in 2026

This week on The Fin podcast political editor Phillip Coorey and NSW political correspondent Paul Karp on the carnage at Bondi, what is being done to make sure it never happens again and whether it’s enough.

This podcast is sponsored by Acenda 

Further reading: 

‘When is the shooting gonna stop?’ 9 minutes of terror on Bondi Beach
At first, the crowd thought it was fireworks; but as the bloodied bodies dropped around them, they realised this was a shooting and they were the targets.
Minns wants new laws to block protests after terror attacks
The NSW government has recalled parliament to legislate caps on gun ownership and new protest restrictions, despite federal Nationals rejecting a gun crackdown.
Just like that, the nation grew accustomed to antisemitism
The government did act to ward off “the long shadows of the past” for Jews, but not enough. And for that, it is exposed.

This week on The Fin podcast&nbsp;political editor Phillip Coorey and NSW political correspondent Paul Karp on the carnage at Bondi, what is being done to make sure it never happens again and whether it&rsquo;s enough.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.acenda.com.au/">Acenda</a>&nbsp;
Further reading:&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/when-is-the-shooting-gonna-stop-9-minutes-of-terror-on-bondi-beach-20251215-p5nnqj" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/when-is-the-shooting-gonna-stop-9-minutes-of-terror-on-bondi-beach-20251215-p5nnqj" data-sk="tooltip_parent">&lsquo;When is the shooting gonna stop?&rsquo; 9 minutes of terror on Bondi Beach</a> At first, the crowd thought it was fireworks; but as the bloodied bodies dropped around them, they realised this was a shooting and they were the targets. <a href="https://www.afr.com/politics/nsw-parliament-recalled-as-federal-nationals-reject-guns-crackdown-20251217-p5noda" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/politics/nsw-parliament-recalled-as-federal-nationals-reject-guns-crackdown-20251217-p5noda" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Minns wants new laws to block protests after terror attacks</a> The NSW government has recalled parliament to legislate caps on gun ownership and new protest restrictions, despite federal Nationals rejecting a gun crackdown. <a href="https://www.afr.com/opinion/just-like-that-the-nation-grew-accustomed-to-antisemitism-20251215-p5nnoi" data-stringify-link="https://www.afr.com/opinion/just-like-that-the-nation-grew-accustomed-to-antisemitism-20251215-p5nnoi" data-sk="tooltip_parent">Just like that, the nation grew accustomed to antisemitism</a> The government did act to ward off &ldquo;the long shadows of the past&rdquo; for Jews, but not enough. And for that, it is exposed.

'Too dangerous to run': After Bondi, Australia grapples with division

Being in charge of one of Australia’s biggest food and drink companies was never part of Pete Findlay’s plan.

But the chief executive of Bega Group knows how beloved the brands are: “Never go messing with the Vegemite recipe. We do not touch that.”

In the final episode of season three of 15 Minutes with the Boss, host Sally Patten finds out what this dairy products boss has for breakfast and why it’s not just protein he's focussed on.

This podcast was sponsored by Vanta.

Being in charge of one of Australia&rsquo;s biggest food and drink companies was never part of Pete Findlay&rsquo;s plan.
But the chief executive of Bega Group knows how beloved the brands are: &ldquo;Never go messing with the Vegemite recipe. We do not touch that.&rdquo;
In the final episode of season three of 15 Minutes with the Boss, host Sally Patten finds out what this dairy products boss has for breakfast and why it&rsquo;s not just protein he's focussed on.
This podcast was sponsored by <a href="http://vanta.com/boss">Vanta</a>.

Bega CEO reveals his latest health obsession – and it’s not only protein

This week Anthony Macdonald and James Thomson look at why the RBA is stuck between a rock and a hard place, examine the takeover battle that could change how you watch Netflix, and take the pulse of Australia’s top business leaders through the Chanticleer CEO poll.

To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com

This podcast is sponsored by Acenda

This week Anthony Macdonald and James Thomson look at why the RBA is stuck between a rock and a hard place, examine the takeover battle that could change how you watch Netflix, and take the pulse of Australia&rsquo;s top business leaders through the <a href="https://www.afr.com/topic/chanticleer-ceo-poll-1nmn">Chanticleer CEO poll</a>.
To ask a question, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>
This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.acenda.com.au/">Acenda</a>

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