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#155 Joe Aston Unfiltered: The Chairman’s Lounge, Qantas Selling Australia Out, & The Journey to Sobriety

Straight Talk with Mark Bouris

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Power Dynamics in Australia's Economy

This chapter examines the concentration of power among major companies in Australia's banking, insurance, and telecommunications sectors, raising concerns about oligopolies. It explores potential solutions like immigration to boost competition and discusses the government's regulatory role, particularly regarding large retailers and airlines. The chapter also reflects on the challenges of corporate influence on politics and the speaker's journey back into journalism, while promoting a new book inspired by these themes.

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