The Business Council of Australia is the peak body for Australia's big businesses.

Bran Black, Chief Executive of the BCA, takes Sean Aylmer through three ways the government can make it easier for business to grow and succeed in Australia.

The Business Council of Australia is the peak body for Australia's big businesses. Bran Black, Chief Executive of the BCA, takes Sean Aylmer through three ways the government can make it easier for business to grow and succeed in Australia.

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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Interview: Three ways to help business boom in Australia

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Monday 26 January 2026

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appoints a long-time bureaucrat to the plum, but difficult, job of Ambassador to the US. 
Australians are increasingly concerned about their long-term financial prospects. 
Delivery wars are heating up with Guzman doing a deal with Uber Eats. 
China’s Xi Jinping fires his head of military, consolidating his own power. 
Elon Musk ponders buying Ryanair.

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Monday 26 January 2026
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appoints a long-time bureaucrat to the plum, but difficult, job of Ambassador to the US.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Australians are increasingly concerned about their long-term financial prospects.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Delivery wars are heating up with Guzman doing a deal with Uber Eats.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">China&rsquo;s Xi Jinping fires his head of military, consolidating his own power.&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1">Elon Musk ponders buying Ryanair.</li>
</ul>
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And don&rsquo;t miss the latest episode of<a href="https://fearandgreed.com.au/how-do-they-afford-that-sugar-mamma-canna-campbell/"> How Do They Afford That?</a> - this week, seven money habits that could change your year. Get the episode from<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/how-do-they-afford-that/id1644255235"> APPLE</a>,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EW5WRlRh7MovSBNkk6dG8?si=b2203ec2fa934a14"> SPOTIFY</a>, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.

New Aussie Ambassador to US; long-term finance worries; Guzman-Uber deal

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It's a very big week for the economy: the December quarter inflation data is out on Wednesday, and Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at what to expect, and what the number will need to be in order to avoid an interest rate hike when the RBA board meets next week.

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer & Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook!

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It's a very big week for the economy: the December quarter inflation data is out on Wednesday, and Michael Thompson is joined by economist&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769770007313748&amp;usg=AOvVaw00E3Wu9q6KatgL-7TVTbsk">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;look at what to expect, and what the number will need to be in order to avoid an interest rate hike when the RBA board meets next week. Fear &amp; Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer &amp; Michael Thompson and the team as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://fearandgreed.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769770007313748&amp;usg=AOvVaw2-uEVPL434IVI6UceuYKNN">website</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear-and-greed&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769770007313748&amp;usg=AOvVaw35meSxJEjfuWk9dX_TqlMu">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fearandgreedpodcast/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769770007313748&amp;usg=AOvVaw1kItve28ZhzlZkv-unMniM">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/FearAndGreedPodcast&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769770007313748&amp;usg=AOvVaw0QEpeRaswJ-6px-bAPSIQk">Facebook</a>! Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769770007313748&amp;usg=AOvVaw174ynFelDrQ0mkMRl0-9Ea">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 26 Jan 2026

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After this long weekend, business in Australia returns to normal - the summer holiday period is officially over. Sean and Michael share the best and worst aspects of returning to work.

Fear & Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our website, LinkedIn, Instagram or Facebook.

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After this long weekend, business in Australia returns to normal - the summer holiday period is officially over. Sean and Michael share the best and worst aspects of returning to work. Fear &amp; Greed Q+A: Join Sean Aylmer, Michael Thompson and Adam Lang as they answer questions on business, investing, economics, politics and more. If you have your own question, get in touch via our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://fearandgreed.com.au&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769599400099099&amp;usg=AOvVaw0W51w4480M9fXi6G8Ga927">website</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.linkedin.com/company/fear-and-greed&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769599400099099&amp;usg=AOvVaw3q55hR4oBU4-GOLSU2aY5a">LinkedIn</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.instagram.com/fearandgreedpodcast/&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769599400099099&amp;usg=AOvVaw3yLO6maTYYc4CMluwv5h8h">Instagram</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.facebook.com/FearAndGreedPodcast&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769599400099099&amp;usg=AOvVaw22owJmeq8KMZfaiRxmVGYe">Facebook</a>. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1769599400099099&amp;usg=AOvVaw32Ql8nPIaOXIZ28aHuus1N">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The best & worst thing about returning to work

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Interview: Three ways to help business boom in Australia

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