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Friday 24 July 2026

A surprise jump in the number of employed Australians puts pressure on the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates. 
The ALP promises a new workers’ court for employees
Macquarie boss Shemara Wikramanayake says it’s time to step down
Tesla sells more cars than ever, but profits fall
A Michelin star restaurant gets done for serving ants on sorbet

 

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Friday 24 July 2026
A surprise jump in the number of employed Australians puts pressure on the Reserve Bank to lift interest rates.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">The ALP promises a new workers&rsquo; court for employees</li>
<li aria-level="1">Macquarie boss Shemara Wikramanayake says it&rsquo;s time to step down</li>
<li aria-level="1">Tesla sells more cars than ever, but profits fall</li>
<li aria-level="1">A Michelin star restaurant gets done for serving ants on sorbet</li>
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Mining is one of Australia's biggest industries, yet it often finds itself on the defensive.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Tania Constable, Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Council of Australia, about why mining has an image problem, whether the industry is taxed fairly, the growing importance of critical minerals, and why Australia risks losing investment if it becomes less competitive. 

They also discuss uranium exports to India, industrial relations and what the mining industry could look like over the next two decades.

Mining is one of Australia's biggest industries, yet it often finds itself on the defensive. Sean Aylmer speaks with Tania Constable, Chief Executive Officer of the Minerals Council of Australia, about why mining has an image problem, whether the industry is taxed fairly, the growing importance of critical minerals, and why Australia risks losing investment if it becomes less competitive.&nbsp; They also discuss uranium exports to India, industrial relations and what the mining industry could look like over the next two decades.

Q+A: Does Australia's mining sector have a PR problem?

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