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🦘 Woolies CEO Steps Down, Westfield Sales Hit A New Record, Fast Fashion Industry Put on Blast
Brad Banducci, the man at the helm of Woolworths for over eight years, is hanging up his CEO hat this September. This announcement comes right after a fiery moment on ABC's Four Corners, where Banducci's temper flared over grocery market concentration remarks.
🦘 Westpac's Sunny Outlook, Seven Group's Ambitious Moves and Lendlease Hits A Rough Patch
Peter King, Westpac's chief, paints an upbeat picture for Australia's economy, despite a nudge in home loan delinquencies. With a first-quarter profit of $1.5 billion, King is optimistic about the resilience of the economy.
🦘 CBA Predicts A Slow Start To 2024, The Treasurer Warns Mortgage Holders & Kmart Keeps Prices Low
As 2024 unfolds, Australia's economic climate is expected to feel a bit frosty, with growth cooling down before it can warm up again, courtesy of anticipated tax cuts, softer interest rates, and a thaw in inflation rates.
🦘 Potential For Full Employment Ahead, US Inflation Dampens The Economy, CBA Profits Take A Hit
In a striking revelation, Treasury Secretary Steven Kennedy has spotlighted a golden opportunity for Australia to sustain full employment, a milestone not seen in decades. Amidst a backdrop of economic recalibration, this potential breakthrough promises to revolutionize lives, particularly for the less fortunate.
🦘 Greens Vs Labor Housing Showdown
The Greens are holding Labor's $329m Help to Buy scheme captive, challenging the government to overhaul Australia's negative gearing laws. With the Coalition's opposition echoing from the sidelines, the Greens' support becomes pivotal for Labor to fulfill a crucial election pledge.
🦘 Getting Closer To The 'Right To Disconnect'
In a significant move for Australian workers, the "closing loopholes" bill, aimed at reforming labor laws, is on the brink of passing through Parliament, bolstered by crossbench support and a pivotal amendment from the Greens establishing the right to disconnect.