The Fin

The AI questions Atlassian and Canva can no longer ignore 27.05.2026 32min

Financial Review tech reporter Paul Smith and business reporter Amelia McGuire on what happens next for Australia’s two tech titans and their billionaire founders, and which company is best placed to weather the SaaSpocalypse. This podcast is sponsored by Westpac Further reading: ‘A certificate for burnout?’ Inside Canva’s confetti-filled AI pivot In the midst of the AI-fuelled wipeout of tech firms, Canva and Atlassian spruik similar talking points to very different receptions.How Mike Cannon-Brookes’ divorce may affect the control of AtlassianThe division of the Atlassian co-founder and CEO’s shares in his divorce settlement with estranged wife Annie could have big consequences for the company.Cannon-Brookes says Atlassian’s $37b AI fall is rational but wrongIn an interview, the billionaire says the software giant will emerge stronger from the sharemarket sell-off and that he misses running it with Scott Farquhar.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What the budget means for your wealth (and did Boomers win?) 20.05.2026 27min

Financial Review wealth editor Joanna Mather and reporter Andrew Hobbs on how Labor’s new tax rules reshape investment strategies and what that means for you. This podcast is sponsored by Westpac Further reading: Albanese says CGT is going back to 1999. That’s not quite true Labor’s proposed capital gains tax inflation model is different from Paul Keating’s in two ways that mean investors will typically pay more tax.The game has changed – what investors need to knowThe budget measures have jolted many wealth plans. We ask the professionals about tips for first home buyers, property and share investors, retirees and those with trusts.‘Ludicrous’: Modelling shows bucket companies face even bigger tax hit Further examination of the budget papers shows the penalty tax rate that will apply to bucket companies could be as high as 70 per cent, tax specialists say.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How much is the Iran war costing Donald Trump? 13.05.2026 31min

Jessica Gardner on why Xi Jinping is the quiet winner from the war, how much the conflict has cost Donald Trump and what it means for the midterm elections and the rest of his presidency. This podcast is sponsored by Westpac Further reading:MAGA still supports war strongman Trump. But that’s not enoughOn the streets of Miami and Palm Beach, havens for Donald Trump supporters, the president’s war in Iran gets unswerving trust – or at least the benefit of the doubt. Off the reins: Xi, Trump set for summit with a differenceNeither leader needs any more drama than they already have, so they will instead seek an easy path to stability in the world’s most important bilateral relationship. Trump says US-Iran ceasefire on ‘massive life support’The US president accused Tehran of reneging on a promise to drop its nuclear ambitions as part of a deal to end the war, which threatens his meeting with Xi Jinping.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Generation X? The federal budget is coming for you 06.05.2026 34min

Phillip Coorey on the first year of the Albanese’s government’s second term, what’s happening with property taxes and how the biggest loser in the budget will be Gen X. This podcast is sponsored by Westpac Further reading:Prime minister arrests popularity decline, One Nation plateaus: pollAnthony Albanese’s handling of the petrol crisis has improved his personal ratings and is helping to prop up Labor’s vote.Anthony Albanese sees the populist writing on the wallAs Labor prepares for a Hastie-led opposition, the PM is ready to break promises so Labor can court younger voters and save it from the parties of grievanceCGT change to tax existing investments based on length of ownershipThe Albanese government plans to transition investors to a new capital gains tax regime through a hybrid grandfathering system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fight over Gina Rinehart's fortune 29.04.2026 28min

This week, Jesinta Burton and Tom Rabe on the landmark ruling, who won, who lost and why this is just one part of a complex web of legal battles over Gina Rinehart’s fortune. This podcast is sponsored by Woodside EnergyFurther reading:The sins of the father: Gina Rinehart’s bitter victoryThe legal war between the billionaire and her children mirrors the secrecy and power struggles she once faced with the late Lang Hancock.Battle of the titans gives Pilbara’s quiet achiever his dueDon Rhodes was the man to whom Lang Hancock turned to identify a rich iron ore deposit. Fifty years and a huge court case later, his company is in for a big royalty win.Rinehart and Rio Tinto to pay, but mining saga cost yet to be revealedA landmark ruling has found Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting owes the heirs of her father’s former partner millions in royalties on one of the Pilbara’s most valuable iron ore assets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The unravelling of a media empire: Antony Catalano’s darkest chapter 22.04.2026 32min

This week, editor-in-chief James Chessell and media reporter Sam Buckingham-Jones on the rise and spectacular fall of Antony Catalano. This podcast is sponsored by Woodside Energy Catalano’s big play to take on REA and Domain to be mothballedStaff at the businessman’s regional media empire were told on Friday that the View.com.au platform, only recently bound for the ASX, would instead close down.The cult of Antony Catalano is coming crashing downAccused of assaulting his wife Stefanie, the businessman – once dubbed Mr Property – has gone into rehab. The survival of his empire hangs in the balance.Antony Catalano is losing even more moneyThe bottom line at Australian Community Media, which Catalano co-owns with Alex Waislitz, has gone from bad to worse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How One Nation went from fringe to mainstream in six months 15.04.2026 25min

This week, political editor Phil Coorey and Redbridge pollster Kos Samaras on the sudden rise of One Nation. What's driving it? How far it could go, and what it says about how Australia is changing. This podcast is sponsored by Woodside Energy Further reading:‘For too long, we’ve turned a blind eye’: Liberals vow hardline immigration approachLiberal leader Angus Taylor has flagged an end to a non-discriminatory Australian migration policy, promising to use social media to weed out undesirables and to “boot out” visa holders who fail to adhere to a legally binding and enforceable set of national values.One Nation nears Labor as Coalition vote hits record lowSupport for the federal Coalition has hit a new low of 17 per cent, but Labor’s vote is holding steady as Australians overwhelmingly blame Donald Trump for spiralling petrol prices triggered by the war in the Middle East.One Nation now speaks for a generation politics ignoredThe rise of One Nation among Australia’s working- and middle-class battlers is a story of economic decline and political abandonment by Labor and the Coalition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is now (finally) the time to buy an electric vehicle? 08.04.2026 28min

This week, motoring writer Tony Davis and reporter Sam Irvine on why Australia is closer than ever to the EV tipping point and whether charging infrastructure and policy settings are keeping pace. This podcast is sponsored by Woodside Energy Further reading:Now’s the time to buy a used EV: What you need to knowElectric cars are smoother, quieter, cleaner, cheaper to run and cheaper to service. And the data shows people are rushing to make the switch.Australians can’t get enough of this Chinese EV as fuel prices soarThe sales spike came as the Middle East conflict sent fuel prices soaring and despite a decline in overall new vehicle sales.How the fuel crisis could fix a hole in the EV marketStephen Yiu lives near a petrol station, and is constantly reminded of his escape from soaring prices as new and used EV sales jump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Edge Episode 2: The Platinum Asset Management Insider 02.04.2026 14min

Over a special two-part podcast series, Financial Review journalists Peter Ker and Alex Gow examine the makeup of the archetypal insider trader, scrutinise the trend of non-custodial sentences, and ask ASIC chair Joe Longo if the regulator's recent focus on investigation will lead to more prison time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AI-fuelled fraud that deceived Australia's biggest bank 01.04.2026 24min

Angira Bharadwaj and Joyce Moullakis on why CBA ended up in the middle of a billion dollar loan fraud scandal, how its spreading to the other banks and who might be behind it. This podcast is sponsored by Woodside Energy Further reading:Escalating $1b loan fraud scandal threatens to engulf top banksAUSTRAC is investigating a widening mortgage loan fraud scandal, after a syndicate duped Commonwealth Bank into writing $1 billion in loans off fake payslips.AUSTRAC calls in 10 banks for key meeting on spike in mortgage fraudThe agency requested data from the lenders as it works to assess the extent of the fraud and whether properties funded by criminal proceeds should be seized.CBA probes $1b in suspected fraudulent home loans, calls in policeThe country’s largest bank is working to assess how many loans have been secured based on doctored applications, including documents created using AI.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inside Edge Episode 1: The Lithium Insider 26.03.2026 20min

In our two-part series, Inside Edge, we go behind the scenes of the corporate regulator's high-stakes war on insider trading. We trace the thin line between a "great piece of gossip" and a federal crime, revealing why this is the easiest law to break-and the hardest to prove. As a massive new crackdown looms, ASIC boss Joe Longo reveals his growing frustration with the courts: "The sentences aren't as strong as we would like." Find out if you're closer to the edge than you think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s new millionaires factory: start-up to $1.6b in 5 years 25.03.2026 26min

This week on The Fin podcast, Jonathan Shapiro and Emma Rapaport on what's behind the Magellan and Barrenjoey merger and whether there's enough room for another homegrown investment bank. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband Further reading:Magellan merger delivers billion-dollar bonanza for Barrenjoey staffSince the merger was announced, Magellan’s shares have risen by more than 33 per cent, lifting the paper wealth of Barrenjoey’s 463 staff to over $1 billionBooming Barrenjoey swallows parent Magellan after only 5 yearsBarrenjoey and Magellan are tying the knot to create a mini-Macquarie in a $1.62 billion deal. We’d tip one side to dominate the merger.Lowy family takes major stake in Magellan after merger with BarrenjoeySteven Lowy, a principal of Lowy Family Group, the family’s private investment business and family office, said it had a long history with Magellan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oliver Curtis on Firmus: From prison barber to AI billionaire 20.03.2026 33min

Technology reporter Amelia McGuire and Chanticleer columnist Anthony Macdonald on whether Curtis' AI start-up Firmus can live up to the hype. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband Further reading:Firmus lands $600m-plus annual tech giant deal as it eyes ASX floatThe artificial intelligence start-up has already announced a $70 billion plan to work with Nvidia and CDC Data Centres on facilities across the country.Firmus plans mid-year IPO after sealing $14b Blackstone dealThe AI data centre provider co-founded by Oliver Curtis has secured the huge debt facility to build its so-called AI factories across Australia.The new iron ore: Can AI ‘tokens’ become Australia’s next great export?Having exhausted excess power in the US, the tech giants want to have AI factories in Australia. Are we the lucky country again, or is it all a trick?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kyle and Jackie O: Inside media's biggest split 11.03.2026 30min

This week, media reporter Sam Buckingham-Jones on the radio stars' falling out and whether ARN can use it to exit one of the worst deals in Australian media history.This podcast is sponsored by Aussie BroadbandFurther reading:Kyle Sandilands fires back at ARN: ‘I am not in breach’The high-profile radio personality says his employer denied him due process after it accused him of serious misconduct and cut up a $200 million contract.Jackie O declares: ‘I did not quit’ radio showIn a statement on Friday Jackie Henderson said she was “deeply saddened by the events of the past week” after her radio partnership with Kyle Sandilands ended.Kyle and Jackie O’s radio rift was about more than star powerThe pair’s two-decade run atop broadcasting with the most expensive show of its kind has come to a sudden and acrimonious end. We look inside the implosion.                                                                ‘There is no line’: how Kyle Sandilands thrives in the cancel culture era The radio host on his record-breaking contract, expanding business empire and what the PM did at his wedding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The copper pivot: BHP looks beyond the Iron Age 04.03.2026 26min

This week, resources reporter Peter Ker on the challenges ahead for Australia’s iron ore industry, why copper is booming and what miners are doing to ensure the country remains a resources powerhouse. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband Further reading:Iron ore giants face billion-dollar hit from China-backed price switchA new index for the country’s most lucrative export has been lower than the long-time benchmark for the vast majority of days since it was launched this year.Size counts in mining’s game of relevance, but not that much GlencoreBHP and Rio shares are at record highs and their bosses are being courted at the White House. So how can Glencore boss Gary Nagle say they’re irrelevant?Copper displaces iron ore as BHP’s best earner, supercharging profitsThe Big Australian, like its rivals, pivoted towards commodities critical to the energy transition, with production of the red metal to grow 25 per cent by 2035.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ‘SaaSpocalypse’: Something big (and scary) is happening in AI 25.02.2026 31min

This week Technology editor Paul Smith and Chanticleer columnist James Thomson on why financial markets are suddenly spooked, which businesses are most at risk from AI disruption and whether the concern is overblown. This podcast is sponsored by Vanta Further reading:WiseTech drops Australia’s first AI jobs bombRapid, large-scale deployment of artificial intelligence is happening, with the companies most at risk of disruption leading the charge.AI comes for the software giants, and Australia is no safe havenOne venture capitalist warns there will be “roadkill”. Another says the market is “schizoid”. Artificial intelligence is making tech increasingly turbulent.Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei warns AI has the potential to tear society apartDario Amodei’s Anthropic is behind the most popular AI platform for businesses worldwide, but he has serious worries about the technology tearing society apart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Change or die: can Angus Taylor stop the One Nation surge? 18.02.2026 33min

Political editor Phillip Coorey and former Labor adviser and columnist Lidija Ivanovski on Angus Taylor’s big move, the threat from One Nation and why this might not be the last leadership contest before the next election. This podcast is sponsored by Vanta Further reading:It’s Timmy v Jimmy, with CGT the first battlegroundJim Chalmers and Tim Wilson both harbour leadership ambitions. Treasury will be their sparring ring, and both will be determined not to come off second best.Taylor’s big advantage could be 35pc of voters don’t know who he isThe new opposition leader is standing at the bottom of a mountain and there is doubt among many in his own party that he can climb it.Jane Hume has become the Liberals’ woman problem by tearing down LeyThe new deputy leader might be able to charm some with her confidence and presentation, but her record does not look like that of a champion for working women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The global scam network that targeted 40,000 Australian investors 11.02.2026 24min

This week on The Fin podcast: journalist Lucy King on the global scam operators targeting Australian investors, how the brother of Olympic breakdancer Raygun came to be working for them and why they are so hard to shut down. This podcast is sponsored by Vanta Further reading:Raygun’s brother linked to global scam network with nearly 40,000 Aussie victimsAn AFR investigation unravels corporate registries to link Brendan Gunn, brother of “Raygun”, with a global network that has fleeced victims of millions.‘Devastated’: How I lost $500k in a crypto ATM scamMary, 85, is one of thousands of victims of Australia’s boom in crypto ATM’s, which suck in $275 million a year, and are the “getaway cars” for scammers.Modern money laundering explained: Inside a $2.2b crypto heistThe washing of money through digital tokens is fuelling global crime. We trace the funds from the robbery to its final “integration” and explain why Australia needs stronger international rules.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The billionaire trucker, his Linfox empire and the latest Australian succession saga 04.02.2026 28min

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 Vanta Further reading: Peter Fox’s long absence puts Linfox succession plan in the spotlightFor 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 upThe 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 assuredThe 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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rethinking Trump: Should Australia follow Canada's lead? 28.01.2026 29min

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 thingMany 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 warThe 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 escalatesThe Canadian prime minister warned the world order was breaking, and French President Emmanuel Macron vowed not to give in to “bullies”.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.