Leon Gettler and Garry Barker review the election result — the return of the Australian Labour Party to power, led by Kevin Rudd — and assess its impact on the Australian economy. They look also at the transformation of Jamie Packer’s PBL and at the $85 million revamp of David Jones.
Business and management analyst Leon Gettler and technology editor Garry Barker review the week in business in Australia, focusing on BHP Billiton’s bid for Rio Tinto, tapping the election barometer and looking at Telstra’s likely fortunes should there be a change of government.
Leon Gettler and Garry Barker discuss BHP Billiton’s move to take over Rio-Tinto Comalco to form the largest, by far, minerals company in the world. They look at the economy, interest rates, Wesfarmers’ successful takeover of Coles, and the little storm over Sol Trujillo’s pay package at Telstra.
Leon Gettler examines the soaring Aussie dollar, the also soaring returns of the big banks, and Garry Barker has a look at the outlook at Telstra.
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