Adam Lang speaks to Grant Wardell-Johnson, Lead Tax Partner at the KPMG Economics and Tax Centre, about a proposal by KPMG and the Business Council of Australia to overhaul paid parental leave.

Adam Lang speaks to Grant Wardell-Johnson, Lead Tax Partner at the KPMG Economics and Tax Centre, about a proposal by KPMG and the Business Council of Australia to overhaul paid parental leave.

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Sunday Feature: Why paid parental leave needs to change

Monday 23 February 2026

Australia has emerged as a loser after the US Supreme Court’s decision to knock back Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs triggered the imposition of a global 15 per cent levy, which is higher than what we pay now. 
Strong earnings from Aussie companies pushes the ASX to record territory. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will be focusing on cost-of-living pressures and the economy in the run up to the May budget
Which Australians feel best about life
The end of the winter Olympics

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Monday 23 February 2026
Australia has emerged as a loser after the US Supreme Court&rsquo;s decision to knock back Donald Trump&rsquo;s Liberation Day tariffs triggered the imposition of a global 15 per cent levy, which is higher than what we pay now.&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Strong earnings from Aussie companies pushes the ASX to record territory. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says his government will be focusing on cost-of-living pressures and the economy in the run up to the May budget</li>
<li aria-level="1">Which Australians feel best about life</li>
<li aria-level="1">The end of the winter Olympics</li>
</ul>
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US tariff decision bad for Australia; PM to focus on economy; Winter Olympics glory

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Michael Thompson is joined by economist Stephen Koukoulas to look at the week ahead for the economy, including monthly inflation data, and capex figures - including a closer look at the impact of business investment.

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Michael Thompson is joined by economist <a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.marketeconomics.com.au/stephen-koukoulas&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1772188403345128&amp;usg=AOvVaw05MICzQ8eZdMPPDrI2S44K">Stephen Koukoulas</a>&nbsp;to look at the week ahead for the economy, including monthly inflation data, and capex figures - including a closer look at the impact of business investment. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1772188403345128&amp;usg=AOvVaw0fykjlxe9iacTJs80I-5R2">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

Q+A: The Week Ahead | 23 Feb 2026

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A bumper week of results, a renewed Liberal Party, and Coles and Instagram in court on different sides of the world.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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A bumper week of results, a renewed Liberal Party,&nbsp;and Coles and Instagram in court on different sides of the world. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1772021222248726&amp;usg=AOvVaw3idZoFM09YMWbE6YUHmKO-">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 21 Feb 2026

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