Refinery fire means more pain, Westpac’s vital Iran warning & Gina Rinehart claims victory

About this episode

Chanticleer columnists discuss Australia's economic signs, a billionaire family battle, and the current oil shock.

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald discuss the first solid signs Australia’s economy is rolling over, they pick over the billionaire family battle for the Pilbara’s riches and consider how this year’s oil shock is different to the ones before it.  To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by Au ssie Broadband See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Hosts: James Thomson, Anthony Macdonald

Topics covered

• Australia's economy
• oil shock
• billionaire family battle
• Westpac warning
• Pilbara riches

Keywords

• Australia economy
• Westpac
• oil shock
• Pilbara
• billionaire battle

Sponsors

Aussie Broadband

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Westpac

Places: Australia, Pilbara

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