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This year, employees need much more than office perks.\nSponsored\n  by CommBank\nView all 17 stories\nMeet the winners of the Best Places to Work awards\nSkills training for the future is more important than ever, but a sense of connection and community remains the single strongest predictor of happiness at work.\nWhere workers don’t just show up but get to be their best\n‘BEING’ is a framework designed by AFR methodology partner Bendelta to assess the strength of an organisation’s culture. 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Then again, running businesses owned by the likes of KKR and Bain Capital is not for everyone.\nRich celebrities\nMoney can most definitely buy happiness. Ask Lauren Sanchez Bezos\nAs half of an unfathomably powerful couple, Sanchez Bezos seems to have influenced the uber-rich to stop apologising and start enjoying themselves.\nCryptocurrencies\nHis wife called him ‘crazy’ for buying bitcoin. Then it soared 3000pc\nOlder investors are embracing cryptocurrency for diversification, but the lack of dividends and volatility make it a high-risk investment heading into retirement.\nTechnology\nAI\nMutually automated destruction: The escalating global AI arms race\nChina, the US and Russia have ramped up their contest over AI-backed weapons and military systems. 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crisis](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/policy\/energy-and-climate\/president-bowen-cancels-un-trip-as-oil-fire-reignites-fuel-crisis-20260416-p5zoev)\nThe pressures of the global energy shock have forced Chris Bowen to withdraw from his first major engagement as the UN’s top climate negotiator.\n\n- [Federal budget](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/federal-budget-5x3)\n### [Labor to tap super funds for \\$53b defence build-up](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/policy\/foreign-affairs\/labor-to-tap-super-funds-for-53b-defence-build-up-20260416-p5zoco)\nRichard Marles declared greater private sector involvement in defence would be a win-win for the government and investors, but economists remain critical.\n\n- [Investing](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/investing-1st)\n### [ART’s fund managers are trading three times as much as they used to](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets\/equity-markets\/art-s-fund-managers-are-trading-three-times-as-much-as-they-used-to-20260416-p5zoaz)\nThe country’s second-largest superannuation fund has tripled the frequency it changes its bonds and equity portfolio to take advantage of volatile markets.\n\n[![Tasmanian author Richard Flanagan.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.3049%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_678%2C$y_193\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_620%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/2177451e87aeec7cbee370afe420b233d97279f1)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/retail\/richard-flanagan-joins-calls-for-probe-into-supermarket-salmon-talks-20260416-p5zoas)\n\n- [Environmental activism](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/environmental-activism-1mpr)\n### [Richard Flanagan joins calls for probe into supermarket salmon talks](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/retail\/richard-flanagan-joins-calls-for-probe-into-supermarket-salmon-talks-20260416-p5zoas)\nThe Booker Prize-winning author and activists want the consumer watchdog to start a collusion inquiry into alleged Woolworths and Coles discussions over Tasmanian salmon.\n\n- Opinion\n- [Canberra Observed](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/canberra-observed-1myt)\n\n[![Anthony Albanese knows a push for more MPs would spark an ugly campaign that undermines democracy, mirroring the 1999 republic playbook.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.5943%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_92%2C$y_114\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/9ac68bf785f4eb2a9e9de7319479fd61e75ddf8c)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/federal\/politicians-denigrating-politicians-helped-kill-plans-for-bigger-parliament-20260415-p5zo7y)\n\n### [Politicians denigrating politicians helped kill plans for bigger parliament](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/federal\/politicians-denigrating-politicians-helped-kill-plans-for-bigger-parliament-20260415-p5zo7y)\nA similar thing happened almost 30 years ago during the referendum on whether Australia should become a republic, when Abbott belittled his own kind to crush the move.\n\n- [Commercial real estate](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/commercial-real-estate-5vu)\n\n[![Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) chief executive Lisa Claes. ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.29%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_518%2C$y_68\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/6c3aefdd9a8b02de27ea91014bb5554d9b2495cf)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/commercial\/the-vibe-corelogic-quotes-the-castle-to-defend-hacking-rival-20260416-p5zoh4)\n\n### [‘The vibe’: CoreLogic quotes ‘The Castle’ to defend hacking rival](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/commercial\/the-vibe-corelogic-quotes-the-castle-to-defend-hacking-rival-20260416-p5zoh4)\nConstruction data firm Hubexo cannot show it lost money as a result of its competitor secretly accessing its database for four years, CoreLogic says.\n\n- [Courts](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/courts-hn7)\n### [Rodney Forrest lawyer says judge went too far in pushing deterrence](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/financial-services\/rodney-forrest-lawyer-says-judge-went-too-far-in-pushing-deterrence-20260416-p5zocy)\nFund manager’s lawyer argues a judge ruled too harshly in allowing deterrence to trump other factors, an appeal seeking a lighter punishment has heard.\n\n- [Software](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/software-hqs)\n### [Investors buy the software dip as Atlassian surge comes too late](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/technology\/investors-buy-the-software-dip-as-atlassian-surge-comes-too-late-20260416-p5zocp)\nInvestors have added almost \\$200 million to a popular ETF tracking Australia’s tech sector, while Atlassian prepares to make a costly exit from the Nasdaq 100 index.\n\n- [Legal profession](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/legal-profession-huu)\n### [Fall from grace complete as top silk faces jail for class action fraud](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/financial-services\/fall-from-grace-complete-as-top-silk-faces-jail-for-class-action-fraud-20260416-p5zohk)\nProsecutors sought at most a one-year sentence for Norman O’Bryan, who has pleaded guilty to attempting to defraud retirees during the Banksia class action.\n\n- [Rear Window](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/rear-window)\n### [PVL’s Racing NSW makes good on threats to pull form guide](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/rear-window\/pvl-s-racing-nsw-makes-good-on-threats-to-pull-form-guide-20260416-p5zogf)\nSports administrator Peter V’landys is no stranger to media criticism, nor to objecting to it.\n\n[![An Allbirds store in the SoHo neighbourhood of New York.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.2648%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_55\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_220%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/51b5ea36227007fa2b9b375d99d8bfa6a9b32499)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/north-america\/sneaker-maker-rebrands-as-ai-company-the-market-loves-it-20260416-p5zofn)\n\n- [AI](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/artificial-intelligence-5ui)\n### [Sneaker maker’s stock jumps 582pc after rebranding as AI company](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/north-america\/sneaker-maker-rebrands-as-ai-company-the-market-loves-it-20260416-p5zofn)\n\n[![Patricia Rosenbrock at her Bronte home.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1664%2C$multiply_4%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_104%2C$y_183\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_220%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/b05dc18a75d884dd6199146679cfc755e594e471)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/bronte-resident-rejected-6m-from-developer-her-neighbours-aren-t-happy-20260413-p5zndv)\n\n- [Property development](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/property-development-60u)\n### [Bronte resident rejected developer’s \\$6m. Her neighbours aren’t happy](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/bronte-resident-rejected-6m-from-developer-her-neighbours-aren-t-happy-20260413-p5zndv)\n\n[![AFR Magazine May 2026 issue. Drinks column by Max Allen. Composite for index use: Winemaker Sven Joschke; Yalumba grenache is poured; Sam Wigan of Yalumba. ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.353%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_16\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_220%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/798ebea3242b9932dad7b01f813db6afd1858973)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/food-and-wine\/red-wines-are-changing-lighter-brighter-and-a-little-slinky-20260319-p5qlsx)\n\n- [Wine & spirits](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/wine--spirits-hzi)\n### [Red wines are changing – lighter, brighter and a little slinky](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/food-and-wine\/red-wines-are-changing-lighter-brighter-and-a-little-slinky-20260319-p5qlsx)\n\n[![High earners should aim for a \\$2 million super balance, but many aren’t on track to get there.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.5521%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_220%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/4f7c41d3e95565a30ef6e25ab731057cf20f0853)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/wealth\/personal-finance\/this-number-is-key-to-a-luxury-retirement-are-you-on-track-20260312-p5o9x9)\n\n- [Superannuation](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/superannuation-62e)\n### [Why even a \\$300,000 salary won’t get you to retirement’s magic number](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/wealth\/personal-finance\/this-number-is-key-to-a-luxury-retirement-are-you-on-track-20260312-p5o9x9)\n\n## [Street Talk](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/street-talk)\n- ### [Gresham Partners dials up suitors for One Investment Group](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/street-talk\/gresham-partners-dials-up-suitors-for-one-investment-group-20260416-p5zoem)\n  - 5\\.53pm\n- ### [Project Fast Track: Grant Thornton sale rounds the finish line](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/street-talk\/project-fast-track-grant-thornton-sale-rounds-the-finish-line-20260416-p5zoff)\n  - 5\\.50pm\n- ### [PEP orders \\$500m refinancing at Modern Star school supplies business](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/street-talk\/pep-orders-500m-refinancing-at-modern-star-school-supplies-business-20260415-p5zo8w)\n  - 3\\.15pm\n\n![Chanticleer Logo](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_80%2C$height_80\/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format\/25cc8c74f48b08a60ab02df02ab9d248a21c0ea2)\n\n## [Chanticleer](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/chanticleer)\n- ### [Markets’ bulls roar past Iran war, fuel woes](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/chanticleer\/markets-bulls-roar-past-iran-war-fuel-woes-20260416-p5zobs)\n- ### [Albanese in shiploads of trouble as Geelong refinery burns](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/chanticleer\/albanese-in-shiploads-of-trouble-as-geelong-refinery-burns-20260416-p5zobt)\n- ### [Billionaires’ biff in the Pilbara a once-in-a-lifetime battle for mineral riches](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/chanticleer\/as-the-billionaires-feuded-nothing-could-stop-the-pilbara-machine-20260415-p5znzx)\n\n## [Rear Window](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/rear-window)\n- ### [PVL’s Racing NSW makes good on threats to pull form guide](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/rear-window\/pvl-s-racing-nsw-makes-good-on-threats-to-pull-form-guide-20260416-p5zogf)\n- ### [CoreLogic lawyers united in legal arguments and marriage](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/rear-window\/corelogic-lawyers-united-in-legal-arguments-and-marriage-20260415-p5zo2z)\n- ### [RBA’s \\$1.2b reno from hell cleared for take-off](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/rear-window\/rba-s-1-2b-reno-from-hell-cleared-for-take-off-20260415-p5zo44)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[![ ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.6623%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_284%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format\/1ff6c18b54e813b957abc8aeafc41bb813a8e72a4e91b8e525769f0a44493679)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/federal\/how-one-nation-went-from-fringe-to-mainstream-in-six-months-20260415-p5zo35)\n\nPhil Coorey and pollster Kos Samaras on the sudden rise of One Nation. 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first](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/energy\/santos-ceo-signals-potential-2028-exit-as-chairman-departs-first-20260414-p5znnn)\nShareholders delivered a substantial protest vote against the oil and gas producer’s executive pay report at the AGM, pointing to continuing discontent.\n\n- [Courts](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/courts-hn7)\n\n[![Former Nine News weather presenter Amber Sherlock has claimed she was made redundant because she was older than colleagues.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.6391%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_189%2C$y_128\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/434f99827ad784153da52d851e27a132f61704be)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/media-and-marketing\/nine-wants-to-sully-amber-sherlock-s-reputation-lawyer-20260416-p5zohs)\n\n### [Nine wants to sully Amber Sherlock’s reputation: lawyer](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/media-and-marketing\/nine-wants-to-sully-amber-sherlock-s-reputation-lawyer-20260416-p5zohs)\nThe former weather presenter’s lawyer said there were questions about whether management was serious about the lessons of a cultural review in 2024.\n\n- [Superannuation](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/superannuation-62e)\n\n[![Insignia CEO Scott Hartley says there is widespread opposition to the plan to cut the deductibility of super switching advice.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.2056%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_120\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/6c55ca9baa78c131ba9afefbdbdab510b87aca0b)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/financial-services\/industry-slams-terrible-idea-to-restrict-super-advice-20260415-p5zo68)\n\n### [‘It’s a terrible idea’: Industry slams plan to restrict super advice](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/financial-services\/industry-slams-terrible-idea-to-restrict-super-advice-20260415-p5zo68)\nA plan to make people pay out of pocket, rather than from their super fund, for advice about switching funds will do more harm than good, Hub24 and Insignia say.\n\n- Opinion\n- [Private equity](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/private-equity-huj)\n### [Private equity firms strap in tight for another challenging year](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/financial-services\/private-equity-firms-strap-in-tight-for-another-challenging-year-20260415-p5zo2x)\nA global economic downturn coupled with rising interest rates in Australia creates a more difficult operating climate but can also throw up opportunities.\n\n- [Healthcare](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/healthcare-5y6)\n### [Vitamins giant Blackmores buys into Adelaide probiotics group](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/healthcare-and-fitness\/vitamins-giant-blackmores-buys-in-to-adelaide-probiotics-group-20260414-p5znp0)\nBiomeBank is working to commercialise a product that puts human gut-derived microbiomes into capsule form to treat medical conditions.\n\n- [Supermarkets](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/supermarkets-62f)\n### [Geoff Cousins accuses Woolworths chair of ‘a kind of collusion’ with Coles](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/retail\/geoff-cousins-accuses-woolworths-chairman-of-collusion-with-coles-20260415-p5zo2o)\nThe former Telstra, IAG and Seven director is campaigning to remove Tasmanian salmon from shelves, and says Scott Perkins erred in discussing it with a rival.\n## SPONSORED\n## [Markets](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets)\n- Updated\n- [Shares](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/australian-shares-5uq)\n\n[![Aitken told clients that Regal’s long-short funds have been well exposed to this month’s recovery in sharemarkets.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.5298%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_35\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/f9b9d24914863ddc92e8683e17d759be982f5732)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets\/equity-markets\/regal-s-aitken-sees-one-of-the-great-long-short-trades-of-his-career-20260416-p5zob4)\n\n### [Regal’s Aitken sees one of the great long-short trades of his career](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets\/equity-markets\/regal-s-aitken-sees-one-of-the-great-long-short-trades-of-his-career-20260416-p5zob4)\nThe veteran market analyst has told clients that the flight to bank stocks was idiotic and declared Australian small caps were now ridiculously cheap.\n\n- [Fundie Q\\&A](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/fundie-q-a-1naj)\n\n[![SG Hiscock’s Grant Berry.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.6623%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/5ba671d45a01f2453fdf2ee1043ac7337ea47330)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets\/equity-markets\/this-property-fundie-is-still-spotting-value-as-interest-rates-rise-20260415-p5zo8o)\n\n### [This property fundie is still spotting value as interest rates rise](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets\/equity-markets\/this-property-fundie-is-still-spotting-value-as-interest-rates-rise-20260415-p5zo8o)\nSG Hiscock’s Grant Berry discusses the impact of tightening monetary policy on the property sector and explains why he thinks Dexus is undervalued.\n\n- [Shares](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/australian-shares-5uq)\n\n[![Forager’s fund was the best performing Australian equity strategy last year.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.2079%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_57\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/605c748b09d31b41fc5d182b6dab53e522be7e01)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets\/equity-markets\/forager-s-cash-pile-halves-as-steve-johnson-snaps-up-tech-stocks-20260415-p5znzz)\n\n### [Forager’s cash pile halves as Steve Johnson snaps up tech stocks](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets\/equity-markets\/forager-s-cash-pile-halves-as-steve-johnson-snaps-up-tech-stocks-20260415-p5znzz)\nThe firm’s Australian Share Fund is down nearly 20 per cent over the past three months and Johnson is hunting for bargains in the ASX’s beaten-up tech sector.\n\n- [Sharemarket](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/sharemarket-61t)\n### [Investor growth expectations plunge amid stagflation fears](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets\/equity-markets\/investor-growth-expectations-plunge-amid-stagflation-fears-20260415-p5zo0h)\nFund mangers from Wilson Asset Management to Blackwattle are bracing for a slowdown in global growth to hit Australia. Here’s how they are positioned.\n\n- Opinion\n- [Mergers & acquisitions](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/mergers---acquisitions-1mpf)\n### [Coal’s ugly duckling should get the red carpet treatment from Canberra](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/mining\/coal-s-ugly-duckling-should-get-the-red-carpet-treatment-from-canberra-20260415-p5zo1i)\nSmart acquisitions have allowed China-backed Yancoal to grow its market value by 133 times over the past decade. The government should approve its next \\$3.3 billion deal.\n\n## [Opinion](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/opinion)\n- [Defence](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/defence-5w8)\n### [Labor’s defence plan fails the self-reliance test](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/policy\/foreign-affairs\/labor-s-defence-plan-fails-the-self-reliance-test-20260416-p5zok3)\nDoes Australia have the capability to defend itself and protect its maritime lifelines? Under the current funding profile, the answer is no, we would be relying on the US to do it for us.\n\n**[Jennifer Parker](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/by\/jennifer-parker-p53743)**\n\nDefence expert\n\n![Jennifer Parker](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_80%2C$height_80\/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format\/ddc97f3acefb778572695403d959217de07c7fe5)\n\n- [Australian economy](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/australian-economy-1m3k)\n### [Taylor and Canavan united on closing door on open economy](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/federal\/taylor-and-canavan-united-on-closing-door-on-open-economy-20260416-p5zoap)\nThe Liberal and National leaders use global uncertainty to peddle anger. Australia needs confidence instead of closed borders, we thrive when we look outwards.\n\n**[Andrew Leigh](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/by\/andrew-leigh-p536p9)**\n\nAssistant minister\n\n![Andrew Leigh](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_80%2C$height_80\/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format\/be0df2401b1ede518efab249dda532c2a7287799ffd1b06167880b19b2d56c56)\n\n- [Disability](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/disability-5wa)\n### [There is a better way to fix NDIS than a means test](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/federal\/there-is-a-better-way-to-fix-ndis-than-a-means-test-20260416-p5zocc)\nModerating growth is vital, but doing so takes harder work than the government has attempted. It means rethinking psychosocial care and early intervention.\n\n**[Sam Bennett](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/by\/sam-bennett-p53777)**\n\nDisability expert\n\n![Sam Bennett](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_80%2C$height_80\/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format\/d971fcab62d020a667145a03df77aa3bef11df29b4e0fcb49e50108c4e765875)\n\n- [Middle East conflict](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/middle-east-conflict-6h14)\n### [Australia adrift in a dangerous world](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/policy\/foreign-affairs\/australia-adrift-in-a-dangerous-world-20260415-p5zo3q)\nDonald Trump’s confidence about the Iran war defies logic. Markets have persuaded themselves things are going to work out, but can Jim Chalmers’ budget avoid the fallout?\n\n**[Jennifer Hewett](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/by\/jennifer-hewett-j7gc3)**\n\nColumnist\n\n![Jennifer Hewett](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_80%2C$height_80\/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format\/bd554d239604432a1e2504207ffac0f267b9c3cf)\n\n- [Capital gains tax](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/capital-gains-tax-hoz)\n### [Chalmers’ CGT change sends wrong investment signal](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/policy\/economy\/chalmer-s-cgt-change-send-wrong-investment-signal-20260415-p5znzm)\nThe plan to impose a retrospective tax on foreign investors is a politically opportunistic attempt to bail out the budget that sets a dangerous precedent.\n\n**[The AFR View](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/by\/the-afr-view-h0w04x)**\n\nEditorial\n\n![The AFR View](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_80%2C$height_80\/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format\/801e756c7f525c7625f2e1c34c0df67fa5d2d441)\n\n- [Tax reform](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/tax-reform-1mpw)\n### [There are good and bad ways to change property taxes](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/policy\/tax-and-super\/there-are-good-and-bad-ways-to-change-property-taxes-20260413-p5znio)\nIn seeking to be seen to be helping the younger generation buy property, the government could end up making an already arcane tax system more complex and distorted.\n\n**[John Kehoe](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/by\/john-kehoe-j7gcg)**\n\nEconomics editor\n\n![John Kehoe](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_80%2C$height_80\/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format\/27604c0942706ed61d99ea3f0dfb838c5646c398f0506aa49511f87d03d24c78)\n\nReports\n\n## [Best Places to Work 2026](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/best-places-to-work-2026-20260316-p5oavg)\nWhat makes for a successful workplace in a time of uncertainty and accelerating change? This year, employees need much more than office perks.\n\nSponsored\n\nby CommBank\n\n[View all 17 stories](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/best-places-to-work-2026-20260316-p5oavg)\n\n[![Mariam Hares, director of people and culture at Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation, whose mployee benefits include personalised coaching, mentoring, an online learning hub and generous funds and time off for education. ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.3663%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_419%2C$y_286\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_284%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/4809510a37c5915c1da09e6c1994309097e0c913)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/meet-the-winners-of-the-best-places-to-work-awards-20260326-p5ziwn?collection=p5oavg)\n\n### [Meet the winners of the Best Places to Work awards](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/meet-the-winners-of-the-best-places-to-work-awards-20260326-p5ziwn?collection=p5oavg)\nSkills training for the future is more important than ever, but a sense of connection and community remains the single strongest predictor of happiness at work.\n\n[![Paola Molino, head of people and culture at TAL.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.6261%2C$multiply_1%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_1601%2C$y_371\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_284%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/8541f2b104643a2a2d6a461d6f351c2b331d7f08)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/where-workers-don-t-just-show-up-but-get-to-be-their-best-20260305-p5o7wq?collection=p5oavg)\n\n### [Where workers don’t just show up but get to be their best](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/where-workers-don-t-just-show-up-but-get-to-be-their-best-20260305-p5o7wq?collection=p5oavg)\n‘BEING’ is a framework designed by AFR methodology partner Bendelta to assess the strength of an organisation’s culture. Here are the companies that did best.\n\n[![Future Group founder Simon Sheikh. The company posts its flexible human resources policies on its website for other employers to see. ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.3993%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_139%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_284%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/12161dab37668caef4dcb46d5c1f3996bf180c68)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/self-care-days-and-a-sense-of-purpose-at-future-group-20260305-p5o7wr?collection=p5oavg)\n\n### [Self-care days and a sense of purpose at Future Group](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/self-care-days-and-a-sense-of-purpose-at-future-group-20260305-p5o7wr?collection=p5oavg)\nHaving a good day at work is “obviously” a function of broader life, says CEO Simon Sheikh, who wants his staff to take care of themselves.\n\n[View all 17 stories](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/best-places-to-work-2026-20260316-p5oavg)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## [Politics](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics)\n- [Immigration](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/immigration-5yj)\n\n[![Former prime minister Paul Keating and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.5516%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/01208abdd5f7a5121d76769a5efd8b853097351e)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/federal\/keating-attack-liberals-under-taylor-have-defaulted-to-racism-20260416-p5zoiw)\n\n### [Keating attack: Liberals under Taylor have defaulted to ‘racism’](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/federal\/keating-attack-liberals-under-taylor-have-defaulted-to-racism-20260416-p5zoiw)\nIn what has become a hallmark of his post-political career, Paul Keating attacked the Coalition policy and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor for adopting it.\n\n- [Australian economy](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/australian-economy-1m3k)\n\n[![RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.3155%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_15%2C$y_72\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/40931078b756d2ebd2f86b4d7374c7f5936f6589)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/policy\/economy\/we-re-going-to-be-poorer-says-rba-as-jobless-rate-holds-steady-20260416-p5zoch)\n\n### [The RBA is prepping the government for an unpopular winter](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/policy\/economy\/we-re-going-to-be-poorer-says-rba-as-jobless-rate-holds-steady-20260416-p5zoch)\nAnalysts say Reserve Bank deputy Andrew Hauser comments in Washington are an attempt to warn the public and the government of upcoming rate rises.\n\n- [Protests](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/protests-hnp)\n\n[![Police line at Sydney Town Hall protest against Isaac Herzog](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.2088%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_5%2C$y_167\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/7a2f0dc9ac0e2bb3a2333f8e10f95d9c7a549595)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/court-strikes-down-nsw-protest-ban-laws-20260416-p5zohx)\n\n### [Court strikes down NSW anti-protest laws](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/court-strikes-down-nsw-protest-ban-laws-20260416-p5zohx)\nIntroduced to reduce ‘community tension’ after the Bondi shooting, the laws allowed police to effectively ban protest marches from a designated area.\n\n- [Industrial relations](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/industrial-relations-5yl)\n### [Bumper pay rise for NSW nurses to fuel economy, stress budget](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/bumper-pay-rise-for-nsw-nurses-to-fuel-economy-stress-budget-20260416-p5zocv)\nA decision to award double-digit pay rises has left Labor’s projected budget surplus in doubt amid a warning the move could put upward pressure on interest rates.\n\n- [Federal budget](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/federal-budget-5x3)\n### [Defence to get \\$53b budget boost as Trump targets lagging allies](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/policy\/foreign-affairs\/defence-to-get-53b-budget-boost-as-trump-targets-lagging-allies-20260414-p5znpf)\nThe funding package positions Defence a big winner in the May 12 budget, but Australia still falls well short of US demands to spend 3.5 per cent of GDP on the military.\n\n## [World](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world)\n- [Middle East conflict](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/middle-east-conflict-6h14)\n\n[![US officials have been closely monitoring Chinese satellite companies believed to be supporting actors in the Middle East that threaten US security.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.6619%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_109\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/9eae9a5d16cf43b6390d37adab176dda624ad994)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/middle-east\/iran-used-powerful-chinese-spy-satellite-to-target-us-bases-20260415-p5zo6r)\n\n### [Iran used ‘powerful’ Chinese spy satellite to target US bases](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/middle-east\/iran-used-powerful-chinese-spy-satellite-to-target-us-bases-20260415-p5zo6r)\nLeaked documents show the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps secretly acquired the system and used it to guide strikes during the war in March.\n\n- [Middle East conflict](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/middle-east-conflict-6h14)\n\n[![US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters on Wednesday in Washington.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.2027%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/cc73e6b75de437dec4e868d13146cc75b89b6299)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/middle-east\/us-threatens-iran-with-financial-equivalent-of-bombs-20260416-p5zo9w)\n\n### [US threatens Iran with ‘financial equivalent’ of bombs](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/middle-east\/us-threatens-iran-with-financial-equivalent-of-bombs-20260416-p5zo9w)\nTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US will squeeze Iran’s economy by reinstalling sanctions, targeting banks and customers flouting the ban.\n\n- [Food](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/food-5xd)\n\n[![caption ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1604%2C$multiply_4%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_49\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/c8e5551c27afe96a1ff4ab070075667ec077eaf2)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/middle-east\/israeli-start-up-makes-world-s-first-lab-grown-chocolate-bar-20260416-p5zoar)\n\n### [Israeli start-up makes world’s first lab-grown chocolate bar](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/middle-east\/israeli-start-up-makes-world-s-first-lab-grown-chocolate-bar-20260416-p5zoar)\nThe Cadbury-backed development moves the industry a step closer towards reducing reliance on cocoa plantations in West Africa.\n\n- [Trump's White House](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/trump-s-white-house-1m69)\n### [Trump threatens to fire Federal Reserve’s Powell if he does not leave](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/north-america\/trump-threatens-to-fire-federal-reserve-s-powell-if-he-does-not-leave-20260416-p5zo9o)\nThe President’s comments are the latest in a long-running campaign against a Fed chief he has accused of keeping interest rates too high.\n\n- Opinion \\| Javier Blas\n- [Middle East conflict](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/middle-east-conflict-6h14)\n### [Iran (and not Trump) is winning the oil maths](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/europe\/iran-and-not-trump-is-winning-the-oil-math-20260415-p5zo3c)\nDonald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade has a slim chance of working. Iran can remain defiant – and China unconcerned – longer than Trump can remain solvent.\n\n## [Property](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property)\n- [Capital raising](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/capital-raising-1mp7)\n\n[![Highpoint Shopping Centre in north-western Melbourne’s Maribyrnong is one of five assets the wholesale fund has stakes in.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.2858%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_253%2C$y_446\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/d0f56d0d1d801afa76dbb91b405f96469a34dc21)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/commercial\/investors-bet-610m-on-the-strength-of-gpt-s-retail-property-20260416-p5zoc3)\n\n### [Investors bet \\$610m on the strength of GPT’s retail property](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/commercial\/investors-bet-610m-on-the-strength-of-gpt-s-retail-property-20260416-p5zoc3)\nDespite current consumer confidence concerns, the underlying strength of retail property is drawing investors to the asset class.\n\n- [Capital gains tax](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/capital-gains-tax-hoz)\n\n[![Housing](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1765%2C$multiply_4%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_96\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/2b31cc7d867cca53d5838fb62658a863eae43c67)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/residential\/property-groups-warn-government-of-fallout-from-slashing-cgt-discount-20260415-p5zo1a)\n\n### [Property groups warn government of fallout from slashing CGT discount](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/residential\/property-groups-warn-government-of-fallout-from-slashing-cgt-discount-20260415-p5zo1a)\nThe nation’s largest property groups believe housing supply and affordability constraints will worsen if the CGT discount and negative gearing are altered.\n\n- [Luxury property](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/luxury-property-1mre)\n\n[![ ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.2118%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_145\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/e3f72b7c207a3fa79731fa52bc1dcc41ba42be25)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/residential\/pub-baron-s-spanish-mission-mansion-leads-brisbane-trophy-surge-20260414-p5znvq)\n\n### [Pub baron’s Spanish Mission mansion leads Brisbane trophy surge](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/residential\/pub-baron-s-spanish-mission-mansion-leads-brisbane-trophy-surge-20260414-p5znvq)\nA string of luxury mansions have joined Brisbane’s buoyant market, which continues to outperform its southern rivals.\n\n- [Property development](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/property-development-60u)\n### [\\$2.7b luxury apartment dream crumbles into receivers’ site sale](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/commercial\/2-7b-luxury-apartment-tower-dream-crumbles-into-receivers-site-sale-20260415-p5zo0s)\nLenders to the developer have ordered the sale of two landholdings intended for the high-profile SthBank by Beulah residential project.\n\n- [Residential property](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/residential-property-6fuo)\n### [Domain hires private drone army to reshape home listings](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/media-and-marketing\/domain-hires-private-drone-army-to-reshape-home-listings-20260413-p5znd0)\nDomain will hire up to 60 drone pilots and roll out technology for internal walkthroughs of residential listings, as the battle intensifies for market share.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## [Wealth](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/wealth)\n- [Private equity](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/private-equity-huj)\n\n[![AFR COMPOSITE - Jayne Hrdlicka, Paul Hitchcock and Rob Coombe. ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.9806%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_75\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/652e7087606c36cf379b42de034ebb045ebd7f30)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/leaders\/private-equity-career-guide-how-to-succeed-and-what-you-ll-be-paid-20260319-p5qcsa)\n\n### [Private equity career guide: How to succeed and what you’ll be paid](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/leaders\/private-equity-career-guide-how-to-succeed-and-what-you-ll-be-paid-20260319-p5qcsa)\nPrivate equity-style paydays are out of reach for most Australian CEOs. Then again, running businesses owned by the likes of KKR and Bain Capital is not for everyone.\n\n- [Rich celebrities](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/rich-celebrities-1mrq)\n### [Money can most definitely buy happiness. Ask Lauren Sanchez Bezos](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/arts-and-culture\/money-can-most-definitely-buy-happiness-ask-lauren-sanchez-bezos-20260414-p5zntd)\nAs half of an unfathomably powerful couple, Sanchez Bezos seems to have influenced the uber-rich to stop apologising and start enjoying themselves.\n\n- [Cryptocurrencies](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/cryptocurrencies-hpc)\n### [His wife called him ‘crazy’ for buying bitcoin. Then it soared 3000pc](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/wealth\/investing\/his-wife-called-him-crazy-for-buying-bitcoin-then-it-soared-3000pc-20260114-p5ntv4)\nOlder investors are embracing cryptocurrency for diversification, but the lack of dividends and volatility make it a high-risk investment heading into retirement.\n\n## [Technology](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/technology)\n- [AI](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/artificial-intelligence-5ui)\n\n[![Anduril’s autonomous air vehicle, Fury, which recently began production at the company’s new factory outside Columbus, Ohio.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_1.0067%2C$multiply_1%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_701%2C$y_902\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/61e8458a2a4fc232be19478d3b3835242f153f1a472fd5233ae245d60d54fd9f)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/north-america\/mutually-automated-destruction-the-escalating-global-ai-arms-race-20260413-p5znhp)\n\n### [Mutually automated destruction: The escalating global AI arms race](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/north-america\/mutually-automated-destruction-the-escalating-global-ai-arms-race-20260413-p5znhp)\nChina, the US and Russia have ramped up their contest over AI-backed weapons and military systems. The build-up is comparable to the dawn of the nuclear weapons age.\n\n- [Mergers & acquisitions](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/mergers---acquisitions-1mpf)\n\n[![Amazon satellites were launched into space on rockets from Florida’s Cape Canaveral in April.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/north-america\/amazon-to-buy-satellite-firm-globalstar-for-16-3b-in-bid-to-rival-musk-20260415-p5zny8)\n\n### [Amazon to buy satellite firm Globalstar for \\$16.3b in bid to rival Musk](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/north-america\/amazon-to-buy-satellite-firm-globalstar-for-16-3b-in-bid-to-rival-musk-20260415-p5zny8)\nThe deal is part of the tech giant’s push into satellite communications as it seeks to take on Elon Musk’s Starlink.\n\n- [AI](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/artificial-intelligence-5ui)\n\n[![Ben Riley had started a newsletter to help people make better decisions about when and how to use generative AI – but seemed that AI’s oncological advice had led his own father astray.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/technology\/he-warned-about-the-dangers-of-ai-if-only-his-father-had-listened-20260414-p5znsv)\n\n### [He warned about the dangers of AI. If only his father had listened](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/technology\/he-warned-about-the-dangers-of-ai-if-only-his-father-had-listened-20260414-p5znsv)\nBen Riley was already writing about the risks of chatbots when his dad started trusting AI over his doctor.\n\n## [Work & Careers](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers)\n- [AI](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/artificial-intelligence-5ui)\n\n[![Governments, employers and workers are all struggling to discern whether AI represents a threat or an opportunity.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.3311%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/9699dbd5d16d2a7fa798f6e6b05efe6c0c449d4c79ab3300c3031fdd7f6a9dcb)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/careers\/rather-than-coming-for-your-job-ai-could-extend-your-weekend-instead-20260410-p5zmwb)\n\n### [Rather than coming for your job, AI could extend your weekend instead](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/careers\/rather-than-coming-for-your-job-ai-could-extend-your-weekend-instead-20260410-p5zmwb)\nAs governments, employers and workers struggle to discern whether AI represents a threat or opportunity, bosses may need to share the gains with staff members.\n\n- [Workplace disputes](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/workplace-disputes-1mtu)\n### [HR manager to be grilled in test of ‘right to disconnect’ boundaries](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/hr-manager-to-be-grilled-in-test-of-right-to-disconnect-boundaries-20260410-p5zmt2)\nA Fair Work Commission ruling shows that employees are using Labor’s new laws to stop performance management and disciplinary actions.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## [Life & Luxury](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury)\n[![](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.3729%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_610%2C$y_82\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_540%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/485e83d420306c15e54cfb5a8d48da623791605e)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/arts-and-culture\/this-is-the-tech-bro-take-down-the-world-needs-20260413-p5znk7)\n\n- ★★★½\n- [Streaming](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/streaming-62b)\n### [This is the tech bro take down the world needs](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/arts-and-culture\/this-is-the-tech-bro-take-down-the-world-needs-20260413-p5znk7)\nWriter Jonathan Glatzer brings the satirical moral ambiguity of Better Call Saul and Succession to big tech in new SBS series The Audacity.\n\n- [Australia](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/australia-rugby-league-jrl)\n\n[![The NRL rights are among the most valuable sporting properties in Australia. ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.4577%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_492%2C$y_410\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_220%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/3b5ad93d583c5c6a405ab14fb3ca568ea42468db)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/media-and-marketing\/nrl-kicks-off-pitch-for-record-broadcast-deal-with-a-twist-20260416-p5zode)\n\n### [NRL kicks off pitch for record broadcast deal – with a twist](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/media-and-marketing\/nrl-kicks-off-pitch-for-record-broadcast-deal-with-a-twist-20260416-p5zode)\nRugby League’s governing body has sent out tender documents to television networks and streaming services, asking for a valuation for each game.\n\n- [Motoring](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/motoring-1msk)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1151%2C$multiply_4%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_220%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/5b7eb156adc5a39a73f1bade9698c527cde7706e)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/cars-bikes-and-boats\/is-foiling-the-most-fun-you-can-have-on-water-20260223-p5o4ks)\n\n### [Is foiling the most fun you can have on water?](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/cars-bikes-and-boats\/is-foiling-the-most-fun-you-can-have-on-water-20260223-p5o4ks)\nThe cutting-edge technology that lets you fly at 55km\/h is easy to master – at least that’s what they told me.\n\n- [Fatherhood](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/fatherhood-1n0u)\n\n[![A vulnerable Prince Harry opened up about the struggles of fatherhood at an event in Melbourne.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.3764%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_81%2C$y_62\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_220%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/9ddac2a85d1133628492a1bedbeb1163fe187792)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/health-and-wellness\/excitement-to-dread-prince-harry-opens-up-on-fatherhood-20260414-p5znvl)\n\n### [‘I felt a disconnection’: Prince Harry’s advice to Melbourne fathers](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/health-and-wellness\/excitement-to-dread-prince-harry-opens-up-on-fatherhood-20260414-p5znvl)\nPrince Harry joined Movember supporters in Melbourne to discuss the challenges of fatherhood, as he backed the men’s charity’s calls for more mental health help.\n\n- [Destinations](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/destinations-1ms3)\n\n[![Piran sits on a narrow peninsula.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.3422%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_220%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/264e950c4a17b385cf604c35e2d975c368b3cfcd)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/travel\/slovenia-s-bijoux-answer-to-the-french-riviera-20260120-p5nvhe)\n\n### [Slovenia’s bijoux answer to the French Riviera](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/travel\/slovenia-s-bijoux-answer-to-the-french-riviera-20260120-p5nvhe)\nIn a country best known for its fairytale forests, the sophisticated seaside towns of Piran and Portorož are a welcome surprise.\n\n## Most viewed\n1. ### [Bowen rules out fuel restrictions, but fire was ‘not good timing’](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/middle-east\/israel-to-discuss-lebanon-ceasefire-as-mediators-arrive-in-tehran-20260416-p5zo9p)\n2. ### [ASX ends lower; CBA dives 2.8pc in bank sell down; WiseTech soars](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets\/equity-markets\/asx-to-open-lower-wall-street-still-buoyed-by-iran-optimism-20260416-p5zo9r)\n3. ### [Bowen rules out fuel rationing as refinery blaze hits petrol supply](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/federal\/fire-hits-viva-oil-refinery-in-victoria-police-say-20260416-p5zo9x)\n4. ### [Nine says Sherlock was counselled over communications with colleagues](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/media-and-marketing\/nine-says-sherlock-was-counselled-over-communications-with-colleagues-20260415-p5zo52)\n5. ### [Why even a \\$300,000 salary won’t get you to retirement’s magic number](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/wealth\/personal-finance\/this-number-is-key-to-a-luxury-retirement-are-you-on-track-20260312-p5o9x9)\n6. ### [Albanese in shiploads of trouble as Geelong refinery burns](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/chanticleer\/albanese-in-shiploads-of-trouble-as-geelong-refinery-burns-20260416-p5zobt)\n\n## From the gallery\n[![](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_696\/t_resize_width%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/de30c7a7258a56e1af5bf12cab4cb514e46f1665)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/federal\/david-rowe-cartoons-for-april-2026-20260401-p5zkq2)\n\n### [David Rowe cartoons for April 2026](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/federal\/david-rowe-cartoons-for-april-2026-20260401-p5zkq2)\nApr 16, 2026\n\n[View more editorial cartoons](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/federal\/david-rowe-cartoons-for-april-2026-20260401-p5zkq2)\n\n## [The Australian Financial Review Magazine](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/afr-magazine)\n[![AFR Magazine May 2026 issue. Drinks column by Max Allen. Composite for index use: Winemaker Sven Joschke; Yalumba grenache is poured; Sam Wigan of Yalumba. ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.353%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_16\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/798ebea3242b9932dad7b01f813db6afd1858973)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/food-and-wine\/red-wines-are-changing-lighter-brighter-and-a-little-slinky-20260319-p5qlsx)\n\n### [Red wines are changing – lighter, brighter and a little slinky](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/food-and-wine\/red-wines-are-changing-lighter-brighter-and-a-little-slinky-20260319-p5qlsx)\n- Max Allen\n\n- ### [Can this designer reinvent the world’s most controversial fashion house?](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/fashion-and-style\/can-this-designer-reinvent-the-world-s-most-controversial-fashion-house-20251110-p5n97n)\n- ### [Don’t like beer or wine? This could be your drink](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/food-and-wine\/don-t-like-beer-or-wine-this-could-be-your-drink-20260216-p5o2q0)\n\n## [BOSS Financial Review](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/boss)\n[![AFR COMPOSITE - Jayne Hrdlicka, Paul Hitchcock and Rob Coombe. ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.9806%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_75\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/652e7087606c36cf379b42de034ebb045ebd7f30)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/leaders\/private-equity-career-guide-how-to-succeed-and-what-you-ll-be-paid-20260319-p5qcsa)\n\n### [Private equity career guide: How to succeed and what you’ll be paid](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/leaders\/private-equity-career-guide-how-to-succeed-and-what-you-ll-be-paid-20260319-p5qcsa)\n- Sally Patten\n\n- ### [Inside Ahmed Fahour’s high-performance morning routine](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/leaders\/inside-ahmed-fahour-s-high-performance-morning-routine-20260413-p5znhl)\n- ### [How this KPMG partner hacks her Monday morning](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/careers\/why-we-procrastinate-and-the-one-quick-fix-to-beat-it-20260323-p5ro03)\n\n## [Life & Leisure](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-leisure)\n[![ ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1612%2C$multiply_4%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_6\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/5b7eb156adc5a39a73f1bade9698c527cde7706e)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/cars-bikes-and-boats\/is-foiling-the-most-fun-you-can-have-on-water-20260223-p5o4ks)\n\n### [Is foiling the most fun you can have on water?](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/cars-bikes-and-boats\/is-foiling-the-most-fun-you-can-have-on-water-20260223-p5o4ks)\n- Tony Davis\n\n- ### [Slovenia’s bijoux answer to the French Riviera](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/travel\/slovenia-s-bijoux-answer-to-the-french-riviera-20260120-p5nvhe)\n- ### [Are you elite enough to own Rolls-Royce’s giant new EV?](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/cars-bikes-and-boats\/are-you-elite-enough-to-own-rolls-royce-s-giant-new-ev-20260406-p5zln5)\n\n## [Rich List](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/rich-list)\n[![ ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.6877%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_131%2C$y_73\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/6f987608c91149f26e9c14a2d98575eca9eda7e64f33fa742c2b267964baba57)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/mining\/a-difficult-pill-rinehart-son-wants-end-to-family-feud-20260415-p5zo71)\n\n### [‘A difficult pill’: Rinehart son wants end to family feud](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/mining\/a-difficult-pill-rinehart-son-wants-end-to-family-feud-20260415-p5zo71)\n- Tom Rabe and Jesinta Burton\n\n- ### [Rinehart and Rio Tinto to pay, but mining saga cost yet to 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](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.29%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_518%2C$y_68\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/6c3aefdd9a8b02de27ea91014bb5554d9b2495cf)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/commercial\/the-vibe-corelogic-quotes-the-castle-to-defend-hacking-rival-20260416-p5zoh4)\n\n### [‘The vibe’: CoreLogic quotes ‘The Castle’ to defend hacking rival](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/commercial\/the-vibe-corelogic-quotes-the-castle-to-defend-hacking-rival-20260416-p5zoh4)\nConstruction data firm Hubexo cannot show it lost money as a result of its competitor secretly accessing its database for four years, CoreLogic says.\n\n- [Courts](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/courts-hn7)\n### [Rodney Forrest lawyer says judge went too far in pushing deterrence](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/financial-services\/rodney-forrest-lawyer-says-judge-went-too-far-in-pushing-deterrence-20260416-p5zocy)\nFund manager’s lawyer argues a judge ruled too harshly in 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Composite for index use: Winemaker Sven Joschke; Yalumba grenache is poured; Sam Wigan of Yalumba. ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.353%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_16\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_220%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/798ebea3242b9932dad7b01f813db6afd1858973)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/food-and-wine\/red-wines-are-changing-lighter-brighter-and-a-little-slinky-20260319-p5qlsx)\n\n- [Wine & spirits](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/wine--spirits-hzi)\n### [Red wines are changing – lighter, brighter and a little slinky](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/food-and-wine\/red-wines-are-changing-lighter-brighter-and-a-little-slinky-20260319-p5qlsx)\n\n[![High earners should aim for a \\$2 million super balance, but many aren’t on track to get there.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.5521%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_220%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/4f7c41d3e95565a30ef6e25ab731057cf20f0853)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/wealth\/personal-finance\/this-number-is-key-to-a-luxury-retirement-are-you-on-track-20260312-p5o9x9)\n\n- [Superannuation](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/superannuation-62e)\n### [Why even a \\$300,000 salary won’t get you to retirement’s magic number](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/wealth\/personal-finance\/this-number-is-key-to-a-luxury-retirement-are-you-on-track-20260312-p5o9x9)\n\n## [Street Talk](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/street-talk)\n- ### [Gresham Partners dials up suitors for One Investment Group](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/street-talk\/gresham-partners-dials-up-suitors-for-one-investment-group-20260416-p5zoem)\n  - 5\\.53pm\n- ### [Project Fast Track: Grant Thornton sale rounds the finish line](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/street-talk\/project-fast-track-grant-thornton-sale-rounds-the-finish-line-20260416-p5zoff)\n  - 5\\.50pm\n- ### [PEP orders \\$500m refinancing at Modern Star school supplies business](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/street-talk\/pep-orders-500m-refinancing-at-modern-star-school-supplies-business-20260415-p5zo8w)\n  - 3\\.15pm\n\n![Chanticleer Logo](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_80%2C$height_80\/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format\/25cc8c74f48b08a60ab02df02ab9d248a21c0ea2)\n\n## [Chanticleer](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/chanticleer)\n- [Markets’ bulls roar past Iran war, fuel woes](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/chanticleer\/markets-bulls-roar-past-iran-war-fuel-woes-20260416-p5zobs)\n- [Albanese in shiploads of trouble as Geelong refinery burns](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/chanticleer\/albanese-in-shiploads-of-trouble-as-geelong-refinery-burns-20260416-p5zobt)\n- [Billionaires’ biff in the Pilbara a once-in-a-lifetime battle for mineral riches](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/chanticleer\/as-the-billionaires-feuded-nothing-could-stop-the-pilbara-machine-20260415-p5znzx)\n\n## [Rear Window](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/rear-window)\n- [PVL’s Racing NSW makes good on threats to pull form guide](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/rear-window\/pvl-s-racing-nsw-makes-good-on-threats-to-pull-form-guide-20260416-p5zogf)\n- [CoreLogic lawyers united in legal arguments and marriage](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/rear-window\/corelogic-lawyers-united-in-legal-arguments-and-marriage-20260415-p5zo2z)\n- [RBA’s \\$1.2b reno from hell cleared for take-off](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/rear-window\/rba-s-1-2b-reno-from-hell-cleared-for-take-off-20260415-p5zo44)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n[![ ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.6623%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_284%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format\/1ff6c18b54e813b957abc8aeafc41bb813a8e72a4e91b8e525769f0a44493679)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/federal\/how-one-nation-went-from-fringe-to-mainstream-in-six-months-20260415-p5zo35)\n\nPhil Coorey and pollster Kos Samaras on the sudden rise of One Nation. What’s driving it? How far it could go, and what it says about Australia.\n\n[Listen to The Fin podcast now](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/federal\/how-one-nation-went-from-fringe-to-mainstream-in-six-months-20260415-p5zo35)\n\n## [Companies](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies)\n- [Big four consultants](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/big-four-consultants-1mq8)\n\n[![PwC Australia chief executive Kevin Burrowes says the firm has reformed post tax leaks and is use AI to increase productivity.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.5214%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_201%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/a9e92f62ac1cc63e692c07a93f73cbbce6160013)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/professional-services\/pwc-partner-income-rises-to-814-000-due-to-ai-adoption-fewer-staff-20260415-p5zo37)\n\n### [PwC partner income rises to \\$814,000 due to AI adoption, fewer staff](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/professional-services\/pwc-partner-income-rises-to-814-000-due-to-ai-adoption-fewer-staff-20260415-p5zo37)\nAverage partner income climbed 6 per cent last year despite a decline in profits, as artificial intelligence tools squeezed margins higher.\n\n- [Oil](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/oil-huo)\n\n[![Santos chairman Keith Spence (left) and chief executive Kevin Gallagher at the annual meeting at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Thursday.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.3326%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_308%2C$y_180\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/60a3de4c2726e4b15ace4c999764b360495e6e8f)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/energy\/santos-ceo-signals-potential-2028-exit-as-chairman-departs-first-20260414-p5znnn)\n\n### [Santos CEO signals potential 2028 exit as chairman departs first](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/energy\/santos-ceo-signals-potential-2028-exit-as-chairman-departs-first-20260414-p5znnn)\nShareholders delivered a substantial protest vote against the oil and gas producer’s executive pay report at the AGM, pointing to continuing discontent.\n\n- [Courts](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/courts-hn7)\n\n[![Former Nine News weather presenter Amber Sherlock has claimed she was made redundant because she was older than colleagues.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.6391%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_189%2C$y_128\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/434f99827ad784153da52d851e27a132f61704be)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/media-and-marketing\/nine-wants-to-sully-amber-sherlock-s-reputation-lawyer-20260416-p5zohs)\n\n### [Nine wants to sully Amber Sherlock’s reputation: lawyer](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/media-and-marketing\/nine-wants-to-sully-amber-sherlock-s-reputation-lawyer-20260416-p5zohs)\nThe former weather presenter’s lawyer said there were questions about whether management was serious about the lessons of a cultural review in 2024.\n\n- [Superannuation](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/superannuation-62e)\n\n[![Insignia CEO Scott Hartley says there is widespread opposition to the plan to cut the deductibility of super switching advice.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.2056%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_120\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/6c55ca9baa78c131ba9afefbdbdab510b87aca0b)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/financial-services\/industry-slams-terrible-idea-to-restrict-super-advice-20260415-p5zo68)\n\n### [‘It’s a terrible idea’: Industry slams plan to restrict super advice](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/financial-services\/industry-slams-terrible-idea-to-restrict-super-advice-20260415-p5zo68)\nA plan to make people pay out of pocket, rather than from their super fund, for advice about switching funds will do more harm than good, Hub24 and Insignia say.\n\n- Opinion\n- [Private equity](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/private-equity-huj)\n### [Private equity firms strap in tight for another challenging year](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/financial-services\/private-equity-firms-strap-in-tight-for-another-challenging-year-20260415-p5zo2x)\nA global economic downturn coupled with rising interest rates in Australia creates a more difficult operating climate but can also throw up opportunities.\n\n- [Healthcare](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/healthcare-5y6)\n### [Vitamins giant Blackmores buys into Adelaide probiotics group](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/healthcare-and-fitness\/vitamins-giant-blackmores-buys-in-to-adelaide-probiotics-group-20260414-p5znp0)\nBiomeBank is working to commercialise a product that puts human gut-derived microbiomes into capsule form to treat medical conditions.\n\n- [Supermarkets](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/supermarkets-62f)\n### [Geoff Cousins accuses Woolworths chair of ‘a kind of collusion’ with Coles](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/retail\/geoff-cousins-accuses-woolworths-chairman-of-collusion-with-coles-20260415-p5zo2o)\nThe former Telstra, IAG and Seven director is campaigning to remove Tasmanian salmon from shelves, and says Scott Perkins erred in discussing it with a rival.\n## SPONSORED\n## [Markets](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets)\n- Updated\n- [Shares](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/australian-shares-5uq)\n\n[![Aitken told clients that Regal’s long-short funds have been well exposed to this month’s recovery in sharemarkets.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.5298%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_35\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/f9b9d24914863ddc92e8683e17d759be982f5732)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets\/equity-markets\/regal-s-aitken-sees-one-of-the-great-long-short-trades-of-his-career-20260416-p5zob4)\n\n### [Regal’s Aitken sees one of the great long-short trades of his career](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets\/equity-markets\/regal-s-aitken-sees-one-of-the-great-long-short-trades-of-his-career-20260416-p5zob4)\nThe veteran market analyst has told clients that the flight to bank stocks was idiotic and declared Australian small caps were now ridiculously cheap.\n\n- [Fundie Q\\&A](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/fundie-q-a-1naj)\n\n[![SG Hiscock’s Grant Berry.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.6623%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/5ba671d45a01f2453fdf2ee1043ac7337ea47330)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets\/equity-markets\/this-property-fundie-is-still-spotting-value-as-interest-rates-rise-20260415-p5zo8o)\n\n### [This property fundie is still spotting value as interest rates rise](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets\/equity-markets\/this-property-fundie-is-still-spotting-value-as-interest-rates-rise-20260415-p5zo8o)\nSG Hiscock’s Grant Berry discusses the impact of tightening monetary policy on the property sector and explains why he thinks Dexus is undervalued.\n\n- [Shares](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/australian-shares-5uq)\n\n[![Forager’s fund was the best performing Australian equity strategy last year.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.2079%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_57\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/605c748b09d31b41fc5d182b6dab53e522be7e01)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets\/equity-markets\/forager-s-cash-pile-halves-as-steve-johnson-snaps-up-tech-stocks-20260415-p5znzz)\n\n### [Forager’s cash pile halves as Steve Johnson snaps up tech stocks](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets\/equity-markets\/forager-s-cash-pile-halves-as-steve-johnson-snaps-up-tech-stocks-20260415-p5znzz)\nThe firm’s Australian Share Fund is down nearly 20 per cent over the past three months and Johnson is hunting for bargains in the ASX’s beaten-up tech sector.\n\n- [Sharemarket](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/sharemarket-61t)\n### [Investor growth expectations plunge amid stagflation fears](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/markets\/equity-markets\/investor-growth-expectations-plunge-amid-stagflation-fears-20260415-p5zo0h)\nFund mangers from Wilson Asset Management to Blackwattle are bracing for a slowdown in global growth to hit Australia. Here’s how they are positioned.\n\n- Opinion\n- [Mergers & acquisitions](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/mergers---acquisitions-1mpf)\n### [Coal’s ugly duckling should get the red carpet treatment from Canberra](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/mining\/coal-s-ugly-duckling-should-get-the-red-carpet-treatment-from-canberra-20260415-p5zo1i)\nSmart acquisitions have allowed China-backed Yancoal to grow its market value by 133 times over the past decade. The government should approve its next \\$3.3 billion deal.\n\n## [Opinion](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/opinion)\n- [Defence](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/defence-5w8)\n### [Labor’s defence plan fails the self-reliance test](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/policy\/foreign-affairs\/labor-s-defence-plan-fails-the-self-reliance-test-20260416-p5zok3)\nDoes Australia have the capability to defend itself and protect its maritime lifelines? Under the current funding profile, the answer is no, we would be relying on the US to do it for us.\n\n**[Jennifer Parker](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/by\/jennifer-parker-p53743)**\n\nDefence expert\n\n![Jennifer Parker](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_80%2C$height_80\/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format\/ddc97f3acefb778572695403d959217de07c7fe5)\n\n- [Australian economy](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/australian-economy-1m3k)\n### [Taylor and Canavan united on closing door on open economy](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/federal\/taylor-and-canavan-united-on-closing-door-on-open-economy-20260416-p5zoap)\nThe Liberal and National leaders use global uncertainty to peddle anger. Australia needs confidence instead of closed borders, we thrive when we look outwards.\n\n**[Andrew Leigh](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/by\/andrew-leigh-p536p9)**\n\nAssistant minister\n\n![Andrew Leigh](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_80%2C$height_80\/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format\/be0df2401b1ede518efab249dda532c2a7287799ffd1b06167880b19b2d56c56)\n\n- [Disability](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/disability-5wa)\n### [There is a better way to fix NDIS than a means test](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/federal\/there-is-a-better-way-to-fix-ndis-than-a-means-test-20260416-p5zocc)\nModerating growth is vital, but doing so takes harder work than the government has attempted. It means rethinking psychosocial care and early intervention.\n\n**[Sam Bennett](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/by\/sam-bennett-p53777)**\n\nDisability expert\n\n![Sam Bennett](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_80%2C$height_80\/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format\/d971fcab62d020a667145a03df77aa3bef11df29b4e0fcb49e50108c4e765875)\n\n- [Middle East conflict](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/middle-east-conflict-6h14)\n### [Australia adrift in a dangerous world](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/policy\/foreign-affairs\/australia-adrift-in-a-dangerous-world-20260415-p5zo3q)\nDonald Trump’s confidence about the Iran war defies logic. Markets have persuaded themselves things are going to work out, but can Jim Chalmers’ budget avoid the fallout?\n\n**[Jennifer Hewett](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/by\/jennifer-hewett-j7gc3)**\n\nColumnist\n\n![Jennifer Hewett](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_80%2C$height_80\/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format\/bd554d239604432a1e2504207ffac0f267b9c3cf)\n\n- [Capital gains tax](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/capital-gains-tax-hoz)\n### [Chalmers’ CGT change sends wrong investment signal](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/policy\/economy\/chalmer-s-cgt-change-send-wrong-investment-signal-20260415-p5znzm)\nThe plan to impose a retrospective tax on foreign investors is a politically opportunistic attempt to bail out the budget that sets a dangerous precedent.\n\n**[The AFR View](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/by\/the-afr-view-h0w04x)**\n\nEditorial\n\n![The AFR View](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_80%2C$height_80\/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format\/801e756c7f525c7625f2e1c34c0df67fa5d2d441)\n\n- [Tax reform](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/tax-reform-1mpw)\n### [There are good and bad ways to change property taxes](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/policy\/tax-and-super\/there-are-good-and-bad-ways-to-change-property-taxes-20260413-p5znio)\nIn seeking to be seen to be helping the younger generation buy property, the government could end up making an already arcane tax system more complex and distorted.\n\n**[John Kehoe](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/by\/john-kehoe-j7gcg)**\n\nEconomics editor\n\n![John Kehoe](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$width_80%2C$height_80\/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format\/27604c0942706ed61d99ea3f0dfb838c5646c398f0506aa49511f87d03d24c78)\n\nReports\n\n## [Best Places to Work 2026](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/best-places-to-work-2026-20260316-p5oavg)\nWhat makes for a successful workplace in a time of uncertainty and accelerating change? This year, employees need much more than office perks.\n\nSponsored by CommBank\n\n[View all 17 stories](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/best-places-to-work-2026-20260316-p5oavg)\n\n[![Mariam Hares, director of people and culture at Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation, whose mployee benefits include personalised coaching, mentoring, an online learning hub and generous funds and time off for education. ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.3663%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_419%2C$y_286\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_284%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/4809510a37c5915c1da09e6c1994309097e0c913)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/meet-the-winners-of-the-best-places-to-work-awards-20260326-p5ziwn?collection=p5oavg)\n\n### [Meet the winners of the Best Places to Work awards](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/meet-the-winners-of-the-best-places-to-work-awards-20260326-p5ziwn?collection=p5oavg)\nSkills training for the future is more important than ever, but a sense of connection and community remains the single strongest predictor of happiness at work.\n\n[![Paola Molino, head of people and culture at TAL.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.6261%2C$multiply_1%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_1601%2C$y_371\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_284%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/8541f2b104643a2a2d6a461d6f351c2b331d7f08)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/where-workers-don-t-just-show-up-but-get-to-be-their-best-20260305-p5o7wq?collection=p5oavg)\n\n### [Where workers don’t just show up but get to be their best](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/where-workers-don-t-just-show-up-but-get-to-be-their-best-20260305-p5o7wq?collection=p5oavg)\n‘BEING’ is a framework designed by AFR methodology partner Bendelta to assess the strength of an organisation’s culture. Here are the companies that did best.\n\n[![Future Group founder Simon Sheikh. The company posts its flexible human resources policies on its website for other employers to see. ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.3993%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_139%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_284%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/12161dab37668caef4dcb46d5c1f3996bf180c68)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/self-care-days-and-a-sense-of-purpose-at-future-group-20260305-p5o7wr?collection=p5oavg)\n\n### [Self-care days and a sense of purpose at Future Group](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/self-care-days-and-a-sense-of-purpose-at-future-group-20260305-p5o7wr?collection=p5oavg)\nHaving a good day at work is “obviously” a function of broader life, says CEO Simon Sheikh, who wants his staff to take care of themselves.\n\n[View all 17 stories](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/best-places-to-work-2026-20260316-p5oavg)\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## [Politics](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics)\n- [Immigration](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/immigration-5yj)\n\n[![Former prime minister Paul Keating and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.5516%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/01208abdd5f7a5121d76769a5efd8b853097351e)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/federal\/keating-attack-liberals-under-taylor-have-defaulted-to-racism-20260416-p5zoiw)\n\n### [Keating attack: Liberals under Taylor have defaulted to ‘racism’](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/federal\/keating-attack-liberals-under-taylor-have-defaulted-to-racism-20260416-p5zoiw)\nIn what has become a hallmark of his post-political career, Paul Keating attacked the Coalition policy and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor for adopting it.\n\n- [Australian economy](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/australian-economy-1m3k)\n\n[![RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.3155%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_15%2C$y_72\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/40931078b756d2ebd2f86b4d7374c7f5936f6589)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/policy\/economy\/we-re-going-to-be-poorer-says-rba-as-jobless-rate-holds-steady-20260416-p5zoch)\n\n### [The RBA is prepping the government for an unpopular winter](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/policy\/economy\/we-re-going-to-be-poorer-says-rba-as-jobless-rate-holds-steady-20260416-p5zoch)\nAnalysts say Reserve Bank deputy Andrew Hauser comments in Washington are an attempt to warn the public and the government of upcoming rate rises.\n\n- [Protests](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/protests-hnp)\n\n[![Police line at Sydney Town Hall protest against Isaac Herzog](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.2088%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_5%2C$y_167\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/7a2f0dc9ac0e2bb3a2333f8e10f95d9c7a549595)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/court-strikes-down-nsw-protest-ban-laws-20260416-p5zohx)\n\n### [Court strikes down NSW anti-protest laws](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/court-strikes-down-nsw-protest-ban-laws-20260416-p5zohx)\nIntroduced to reduce ‘community tension’ after the Bondi shooting, the laws allowed police to effectively ban protest marches from a designated area.\n\n- [Industrial relations](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/industrial-relations-5yl)\n### [Bumper pay rise for NSW nurses to fuel economy, stress budget](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/politics\/bumper-pay-rise-for-nsw-nurses-to-fuel-economy-stress-budget-20260416-p5zocv)\nA decision to award double-digit pay rises has left Labor’s projected budget surplus in doubt amid a warning the move could put upward pressure on interest rates.\n\n- [Federal budget](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/federal-budget-5x3)\n### [Defence to get \\$53b budget boost as Trump targets lagging allies](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/policy\/foreign-affairs\/defence-to-get-53b-budget-boost-as-trump-targets-lagging-allies-20260414-p5znpf)\nThe funding package positions Defence a big winner in the May 12 budget, but Australia still falls well short of US demands to spend 3.5 per cent of GDP on the military.\n\n## [World](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world)\n- [Middle East conflict](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/middle-east-conflict-6h14)\n\n[![US officials have been closely monitoring Chinese satellite companies believed to be supporting actors in the Middle East that threaten US security.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.6619%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_109\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/9eae9a5d16cf43b6390d37adab176dda624ad994)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/middle-east\/iran-used-powerful-chinese-spy-satellite-to-target-us-bases-20260415-p5zo6r)\n\n### [Iran used ‘powerful’ Chinese spy satellite to target US bases](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/middle-east\/iran-used-powerful-chinese-spy-satellite-to-target-us-bases-20260415-p5zo6r)\nLeaked documents show the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps secretly acquired the system and used it to guide strikes during the war in March.\n\n- [Middle East conflict](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/middle-east-conflict-6h14)\n\n[![US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters on Wednesday in Washington.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.2027%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/cc73e6b75de437dec4e868d13146cc75b89b6299)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/middle-east\/us-threatens-iran-with-financial-equivalent-of-bombs-20260416-p5zo9w)\n\n### [US threatens Iran with ‘financial equivalent’ of bombs](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/middle-east\/us-threatens-iran-with-financial-equivalent-of-bombs-20260416-p5zo9w)\nTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US will squeeze Iran’s economy by reinstalling sanctions, targeting banks and customers flouting the ban.\n\n- [Food](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/food-5xd)\n\n[![caption ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1604%2C$multiply_4%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_49\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/c8e5551c27afe96a1ff4ab070075667ec077eaf2)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/middle-east\/israeli-start-up-makes-world-s-first-lab-grown-chocolate-bar-20260416-p5zoar)\n\n### [Israeli start-up makes world’s first lab-grown chocolate bar](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/middle-east\/israeli-start-up-makes-world-s-first-lab-grown-chocolate-bar-20260416-p5zoar)\nThe Cadbury-backed development moves the industry a step closer towards reducing reliance on cocoa plantations in West Africa.\n\n- [Trump's White House](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/trump-s-white-house-1m69)\n### [Trump threatens to fire Federal Reserve’s Powell if he does not leave](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/north-america\/trump-threatens-to-fire-federal-reserve-s-powell-if-he-does-not-leave-20260416-p5zo9o)\nThe President’s comments are the latest in a long-running campaign against a Fed chief he has accused of keeping interest rates too high.\n\n- Opinion \\| Javier Blas\n- [Middle East conflict](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/middle-east-conflict-6h14)\n### [Iran (and not Trump) is winning the oil maths](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/europe\/iran-and-not-trump-is-winning-the-oil-math-20260415-p5zo3c)\nDonald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade has a slim chance of working. Iran can remain defiant – and China unconcerned – longer than Trump can remain solvent.\n\n## [Property](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property)\n- [Capital raising](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/capital-raising-1mp7)\n\n[![Highpoint Shopping Centre in north-western Melbourne’s Maribyrnong is one of five assets the wholesale fund has stakes in.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.2858%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_253%2C$y_446\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/d0f56d0d1d801afa76dbb91b405f96469a34dc21)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/commercial\/investors-bet-610m-on-the-strength-of-gpt-s-retail-property-20260416-p5zoc3)\n\n### [Investors bet \\$610m on the strength of GPT’s retail property](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/commercial\/investors-bet-610m-on-the-strength-of-gpt-s-retail-property-20260416-p5zoc3)\nDespite current consumer confidence concerns, the underlying strength of retail property is drawing investors to the asset class.\n\n- [Capital gains tax](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/capital-gains-tax-hoz)\n\n[![Housing](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1765%2C$multiply_4%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_96\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/2b31cc7d867cca53d5838fb62658a863eae43c67)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/residential\/property-groups-warn-government-of-fallout-from-slashing-cgt-discount-20260415-p5zo1a)\n\n### [Property groups warn government of fallout from slashing CGT discount](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/residential\/property-groups-warn-government-of-fallout-from-slashing-cgt-discount-20260415-p5zo1a)\nThe nation’s largest property groups believe housing supply and affordability constraints will worsen if the CGT discount and negative gearing are altered.\n\n- [Luxury property](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/luxury-property-1mre)\n\n[![ ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.2118%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_145\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/e3f72b7c207a3fa79731fa52bc1dcc41ba42be25)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/residential\/pub-baron-s-spanish-mission-mansion-leads-brisbane-trophy-surge-20260414-p5znvq)\n\n### [Pub baron’s Spanish Mission mansion leads Brisbane trophy surge](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/residential\/pub-baron-s-spanish-mission-mansion-leads-brisbane-trophy-surge-20260414-p5znvq)\nA string of luxury mansions have joined Brisbane’s buoyant market, which continues to outperform its southern rivals.\n\n- [Property development](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/property-development-60u)\n### [\\$2.7b luxury apartment dream crumbles into receivers’ site sale](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/property\/commercial\/2-7b-luxury-apartment-tower-dream-crumbles-into-receivers-site-sale-20260415-p5zo0s)\nLenders to the developer have ordered the sale of two landholdings intended for the high-profile SthBank by Beulah residential project.\n\n- [Residential property](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/residential-property-6fuo)\n### [Domain hires private drone army to reshape home listings](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/media-and-marketing\/domain-hires-private-drone-army-to-reshape-home-listings-20260413-p5znd0)\nDomain will hire up to 60 drone pilots and roll out technology for internal walkthroughs of residential listings, as the battle intensifies for market share.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## [Wealth](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/wealth)\n- [Private equity](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/private-equity-huj)\n\n[![AFR COMPOSITE - Jayne Hrdlicka, Paul Hitchcock and Rob Coombe. ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.9806%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_75\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/652e7087606c36cf379b42de034ebb045ebd7f30)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/leaders\/private-equity-career-guide-how-to-succeed-and-what-you-ll-be-paid-20260319-p5qcsa)\n\n### [Private equity career guide: How to succeed and what you’ll be paid](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/leaders\/private-equity-career-guide-how-to-succeed-and-what-you-ll-be-paid-20260319-p5qcsa)\nPrivate equity-style paydays are out of reach for most Australian CEOs. Then again, running businesses owned by the likes of KKR and Bain Capital is not for everyone.\n\n- [Rich celebrities](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/rich-celebrities-1mrq)\n### [Money can most definitely buy happiness. Ask Lauren Sanchez Bezos](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/arts-and-culture\/money-can-most-definitely-buy-happiness-ask-lauren-sanchez-bezos-20260414-p5zntd)\nAs half of an unfathomably powerful couple, Sanchez Bezos seems to have influenced the uber-rich to stop apologising and start enjoying themselves.\n\n- [Cryptocurrencies](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/cryptocurrencies-hpc)\n### [His wife called him ‘crazy’ for buying bitcoin. Then it soared 3000pc](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/wealth\/investing\/his-wife-called-him-crazy-for-buying-bitcoin-then-it-soared-3000pc-20260114-p5ntv4)\nOlder investors are embracing cryptocurrency for diversification, but the lack of dividends and volatility make it a high-risk investment heading into retirement.\n\n## [Technology](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/technology)\n- [AI](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/artificial-intelligence-5ui)\n\n[![Anduril’s autonomous air vehicle, Fury, which recently began production at the company’s new factory outside Columbus, Ohio.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_1.0067%2C$multiply_1%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_701%2C$y_902\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/61e8458a2a4fc232be19478d3b3835242f153f1a472fd5233ae245d60d54fd9f)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/north-america\/mutually-automated-destruction-the-escalating-global-ai-arms-race-20260413-p5znhp)\n\n### [Mutually automated destruction: The escalating global AI arms race](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/north-america\/mutually-automated-destruction-the-escalating-global-ai-arms-race-20260413-p5znhp)\nChina, the US and Russia have ramped up their contest over AI-backed weapons and military systems. The build-up is comparable to the dawn of the nuclear weapons age.\n\n- [Mergers & acquisitions](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/mergers---acquisitions-1mpf)\n\n[![Amazon satellites were launched into space on rockets from Florida’s Cape Canaveral in April.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/north-america\/amazon-to-buy-satellite-firm-globalstar-for-16-3b-in-bid-to-rival-musk-20260415-p5zny8)\n\n### [Amazon to buy satellite firm Globalstar for \\$16.3b in bid to rival Musk](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/world\/north-america\/amazon-to-buy-satellite-firm-globalstar-for-16-3b-in-bid-to-rival-musk-20260415-p5zny8)\nThe deal is part of the tech giant’s push into satellite communications as it seeks to take on Elon Musk’s Starlink.\n\n- [AI](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/artificial-intelligence-5ui)\n\n[![Ben Riley had started a newsletter to help people make better decisions about when and how to use generative AI – but seemed that AI’s oncological advice had led his own father astray.](data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/technology\/he-warned-about-the-dangers-of-ai-if-only-his-father-had-listened-20260414-p5znsv)\n\n### [He warned about the dangers of AI. If only his father had listened](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/technology\/he-warned-about-the-dangers-of-ai-if-only-his-father-had-listened-20260414-p5znsv)\nBen Riley was already writing about the risks of chatbots when his dad started trusting AI over his doctor.\n\n## [Work & Careers](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers)\n- [AI](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/artificial-intelligence-5ui)\n\n[![Governments, employers and workers are all struggling to discern whether AI represents a threat or an opportunity.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.3311%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/9699dbd5d16d2a7fa798f6e6b05efe6c0c449d4c79ab3300c3031fdd7f6a9dcb)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/careers\/rather-than-coming-for-your-job-ai-could-extend-your-weekend-instead-20260410-p5zmwb)\n\n### [Rather than coming for your job, AI could extend your weekend instead](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/careers\/rather-than-coming-for-your-job-ai-could-extend-your-weekend-instead-20260410-p5zmwb)\nAs governments, employers and workers struggle to discern whether AI represents a threat or opportunity, bosses may need to share the gains with staff members.\n\n- [Workplace disputes](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/workplace-disputes-1mtu)\n### [HR manager to be grilled in test of ‘right to disconnect’ boundaries](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/work-and-careers\/workplace\/hr-manager-to-be-grilled-in-test-of-right-to-disconnect-boundaries-20260410-p5zmt2)\nA Fair Work Commission ruling shows that employees are using Labor’s new laws to stop performance management and disciplinary actions.\n\nAdvertisement\n\n## [Life & Luxury](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury)\n[![](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.3729%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_610%2C$y_82\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_540%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/485e83d420306c15e54cfb5a8d48da623791605e)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/arts-and-culture\/this-is-the-tech-bro-take-down-the-world-needs-20260413-p5znk7)\n\n- ★★★½\n- [Streaming](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/streaming-62b)\n### [This is the tech bro take down the world needs](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/arts-and-culture\/this-is-the-tech-bro-take-down-the-world-needs-20260413-p5znk7)\nWriter Jonathan Glatzer brings the satirical moral ambiguity of Better Call Saul and Succession to big tech in new SBS series The Audacity.\n\n- [Australia](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/australia-rugby-league-jrl)\n\n[![The NRL rights are among the most valuable sporting properties in Australia. ](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.4577%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_492%2C$y_410\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_220%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/3b5ad93d583c5c6a405ab14fb3ca568ea42468db)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/media-and-marketing\/nrl-kicks-off-pitch-for-record-broadcast-deal-with-a-twist-20260416-p5zode)\n\n### [NRL kicks off pitch for record broadcast deal – with a twist](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/companies\/media-and-marketing\/nrl-kicks-off-pitch-for-record-broadcast-deal-with-a-twist-20260416-p5zode)\nRugby League’s governing body has sent out tender documents to television networks and streaming services, asking for a valuation for each game.\n\n- [Motoring](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/motoring-1msk)\n\n[![](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.1151%2C$multiply_4%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_220%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/5b7eb156adc5a39a73f1bade9698c527cde7706e)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/cars-bikes-and-boats\/is-foiling-the-most-fun-you-can-have-on-water-20260223-p5o4ks)\n\n### [Is foiling the most fun you can have on water?](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/cars-bikes-and-boats\/is-foiling-the-most-fun-you-can-have-on-water-20260223-p5o4ks)\nThe cutting-edge technology that lets you fly at 55km\/h is easy to master – at least that’s what they told me.\n\n- [Fatherhood](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/fatherhood-1n0u)\n\n[![A vulnerable Prince Harry opened up about the struggles of fatherhood at an event in Melbourne.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.3764%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_81%2C$y_62\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_220%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/9ddac2a85d1133628492a1bedbeb1163fe187792)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/health-and-wellness\/excitement-to-dread-prince-harry-opens-up-on-fatherhood-20260414-p5znvl)\n\n### [‘I felt a disconnection’: Prince Harry’s advice to Melbourne fathers](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/health-and-wellness\/excitement-to-dread-prince-harry-opens-up-on-fatherhood-20260414-p5znvl)\nPrince Harry joined Movember supporters in Melbourne to discuss the challenges of fatherhood, as he backed the men’s charity’s calls for more mental health help.\n\n- [Destinations](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/topic\/destinations-1ms3)\n\n[![Piran sits on a narrow peninsula.](https:\/\/static.ffx.io\/images\/$zoom_0.3422%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.5%2C$width_756%2C$x_0%2C$y_0\/t_crop_custom\/c_scale%2Cw_220%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto\/264e950c4a17b385cf604c35e2d975c368b3cfcd)](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/travel\/slovenia-s-bijoux-answer-to-the-french-riviera-20260120-p5nvhe)\n\n### [Slovenia’s bijoux answer to the French Riviera](https:\/\/www.afr.com\/life-and-luxury\/travel\/slovenia-s-bijoux-answer-to-the-french-riviera-20260120-p5nvhe)\nIn a country best known for its fairytale forests, the sophisticated seaside towns of Piran and Portorož are a welcome surprise.\n\n## Most viewed\n1. 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[Listen to The Fin podcast now](https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/how-one-nation-went-from-fringe-to-mainstream-in-six-months-20260415-p5zo35) ## [Companies](https://www.afr.com/companies) - [Big four consultants](https://www.afr.com/topic/big-four-consultants-1mq8) [![PwC Australia chief executive Kevin Burrowes says the firm has reformed post tax leaks and is use AI to increase productivity.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.5214%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_201%2C$y_0/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/a9e92f62ac1cc63e692c07a93f73cbbce6160013)](https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/pwc-partner-income-rises-to-814-000-due-to-ai-adoption-fewer-staff-20260415-p5zo37) ### [PwC partner income rises to \$814,000 due to AI adoption, fewer staff](https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/pwc-partner-income-rises-to-814-000-due-to-ai-adoption-fewer-staff-20260415-p5zo37) Average partner income climbed 6 per cent last year despite a decline in profits, as artificial intelligence tools squeezed margins higher. - [Oil](https://www.afr.com/topic/oil-huo) [![Santos chairman Keith Spence (left) and chief executive Kevin Gallagher at the annual meeting at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Thursday.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.3326%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_308%2C$y_180/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/60a3de4c2726e4b15ace4c999764b360495e6e8f)](https://www.afr.com/companies/energy/santos-ceo-signals-potential-2028-exit-as-chairman-departs-first-20260414-p5znnn) ### [Santos CEO signals potential 2028 exit as chairman departs first](https://www.afr.com/companies/energy/santos-ceo-signals-potential-2028-exit-as-chairman-departs-first-20260414-p5znnn) Shareholders delivered a substantial protest vote against the oil and gas producer’s executive pay report at the AGM, pointing to continuing discontent. - [Courts](https://www.afr.com/topic/courts-hn7) [![Former Nine News weather presenter Amber Sherlock has claimed she was made redundant because she was older than colleagues.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.6391%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_189%2C$y_128/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/434f99827ad784153da52d851e27a132f61704be)](https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/nine-wants-to-sully-amber-sherlock-s-reputation-lawyer-20260416-p5zohs) ### [Nine wants to sully Amber Sherlock’s reputation: lawyer](https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/nine-wants-to-sully-amber-sherlock-s-reputation-lawyer-20260416-p5zohs) The former weather presenter’s lawyer said there were questions about whether management was serious about the lessons of a cultural review in 2024. - [Superannuation](https://www.afr.com/topic/superannuation-62e) [![Insignia CEO Scott Hartley says there is widespread opposition to the plan to cut the deductibility of super switching advice.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.2056%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_120/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/6c55ca9baa78c131ba9afefbdbdab510b87aca0b)](https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/industry-slams-terrible-idea-to-restrict-super-advice-20260415-p5zo68) ### [‘It’s a terrible idea’: Industry slams plan to restrict super advice](https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/industry-slams-terrible-idea-to-restrict-super-advice-20260415-p5zo68) A plan to make people pay out of pocket, rather than from their super fund, for advice about switching funds will do more harm than good, Hub24 and Insignia say. - Opinion - [Private equity](https://www.afr.com/topic/private-equity-huj) ### [Private equity firms strap in tight for another challenging year](https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/private-equity-firms-strap-in-tight-for-another-challenging-year-20260415-p5zo2x) A global economic downturn coupled with rising interest rates in Australia creates a more difficult operating climate but can also throw up opportunities. - [Healthcare](https://www.afr.com/topic/healthcare-5y6) ### [Vitamins giant Blackmores buys into Adelaide probiotics group](https://www.afr.com/companies/healthcare-and-fitness/vitamins-giant-blackmores-buys-in-to-adelaide-probiotics-group-20260414-p5znp0) BiomeBank is working to commercialise a product that puts human gut-derived microbiomes into capsule form to treat medical conditions. - [Supermarkets](https://www.afr.com/topic/supermarkets-62f) ### [Geoff Cousins accuses Woolworths chair of ‘a kind of collusion’ with Coles](https://www.afr.com/companies/retail/geoff-cousins-accuses-woolworths-chairman-of-collusion-with-coles-20260415-p5zo2o) The former Telstra, IAG and Seven director is campaigning to remove Tasmanian salmon from shelves, and says Scott Perkins erred in discussing it with a rival. ## SPONSORED ## [Markets](https://www.afr.com/markets) - Updated - [Shares](https://www.afr.com/topic/australian-shares-5uq) [![Aitken told clients that Regal’s long-short funds have been well exposed to this month’s recovery in sharemarkets.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.5298%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_35/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/f9b9d24914863ddc92e8683e17d759be982f5732)](https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/regal-s-aitken-sees-one-of-the-great-long-short-trades-of-his-career-20260416-p5zob4) ### [Regal’s Aitken sees one of the great long-short trades of his career](https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/regal-s-aitken-sees-one-of-the-great-long-short-trades-of-his-career-20260416-p5zob4) The veteran market analyst has told clients that the flight to bank stocks was idiotic and declared Australian small caps were now ridiculously cheap. - [Fundie Q\&A](https://www.afr.com/topic/fundie-q-a-1naj) [![SG Hiscock’s Grant Berry.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.6623%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/5ba671d45a01f2453fdf2ee1043ac7337ea47330)](https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/this-property-fundie-is-still-spotting-value-as-interest-rates-rise-20260415-p5zo8o) ### [This property fundie is still spotting value as interest rates rise](https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/this-property-fundie-is-still-spotting-value-as-interest-rates-rise-20260415-p5zo8o) SG Hiscock’s Grant Berry discusses the impact of tightening monetary policy on the property sector and explains why he thinks Dexus is undervalued. - [Shares](https://www.afr.com/topic/australian-shares-5uq) [![Forager’s fund was the best performing Australian equity strategy last year.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.2079%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_57/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/605c748b09d31b41fc5d182b6dab53e522be7e01)](https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/forager-s-cash-pile-halves-as-steve-johnson-snaps-up-tech-stocks-20260415-p5znzz) ### [Forager’s cash pile halves as Steve Johnson snaps up tech stocks](https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/forager-s-cash-pile-halves-as-steve-johnson-snaps-up-tech-stocks-20260415-p5znzz) The firm’s Australian Share Fund is down nearly 20 per cent over the past three months and Johnson is hunting for bargains in the ASX’s beaten-up tech sector. - [Sharemarket](https://www.afr.com/topic/sharemarket-61t) ### [Investor growth expectations plunge amid stagflation fears](https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/investor-growth-expectations-plunge-amid-stagflation-fears-20260415-p5zo0h) Fund mangers from Wilson Asset Management to Blackwattle are bracing for a slowdown in global growth to hit Australia. Here’s how they are positioned. - Opinion - [Mergers & acquisitions](https://www.afr.com/topic/mergers---acquisitions-1mpf) ### [Coal’s ugly duckling should get the red carpet treatment from Canberra](https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/coal-s-ugly-duckling-should-get-the-red-carpet-treatment-from-canberra-20260415-p5zo1i) Smart acquisitions have allowed China-backed Yancoal to grow its market value by 133 times over the past decade. The government should approve its next \$3.3 billion deal. ## [Opinion](https://www.afr.com/opinion) - [Defence](https://www.afr.com/topic/defence-5w8) ### [Labor’s defence plan fails the self-reliance test](https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/labor-s-defence-plan-fails-the-self-reliance-test-20260416-p5zok3) Does Australia have the capability to defend itself and protect its maritime lifelines? Under the current funding profile, the answer is no, we would be relying on the US to do it for us. [Jennifer Parker](https://www.afr.com/by/jennifer-parker-p53743) Defence expert ![Jennifer Parker](https://static.ffx.io/images/$width_80%2C$height_80/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format/ddc97f3acefb778572695403d959217de07c7fe5) - [Australian economy](https://www.afr.com/topic/australian-economy-1m3k) ### [Taylor and Canavan united on closing door on open economy](https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/taylor-and-canavan-united-on-closing-door-on-open-economy-20260416-p5zoap) The Liberal and National leaders use global uncertainty to peddle anger. Australia needs confidence instead of closed borders, we thrive when we look outwards. [Andrew Leigh](https://www.afr.com/by/andrew-leigh-p536p9) Assistant minister ![Andrew Leigh](https://static.ffx.io/images/$width_80%2C$height_80/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format/be0df2401b1ede518efab249dda532c2a7287799ffd1b06167880b19b2d56c56) - [Disability](https://www.afr.com/topic/disability-5wa) ### [There is a better way to fix NDIS than a means test](https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/there-is-a-better-way-to-fix-ndis-than-a-means-test-20260416-p5zocc) Moderating growth is vital, but doing so takes harder work than the government has attempted. It means rethinking psychosocial care and early intervention. [Sam Bennett](https://www.afr.com/by/sam-bennett-p53777) Disability expert ![Sam Bennett](https://static.ffx.io/images/$width_80%2C$height_80/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format/d971fcab62d020a667145a03df77aa3bef11df29b4e0fcb49e50108c4e765875) - [Middle East conflict](https://www.afr.com/topic/middle-east-conflict-6h14) ### [Australia adrift in a dangerous world](https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/australia-adrift-in-a-dangerous-world-20260415-p5zo3q) Donald Trump’s confidence about the Iran war defies logic. Markets have persuaded themselves things are going to work out, but can Jim Chalmers’ budget avoid the fallout? [Jennifer Hewett](https://www.afr.com/by/jennifer-hewett-j7gc3) Columnist ![Jennifer Hewett](https://static.ffx.io/images/$width_80%2C$height_80/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format/bd554d239604432a1e2504207ffac0f267b9c3cf) - [Capital gains tax](https://www.afr.com/topic/capital-gains-tax-hoz) ### [Chalmers’ CGT change sends wrong investment signal](https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/chalmer-s-cgt-change-send-wrong-investment-signal-20260415-p5znzm) The plan to impose a retrospective tax on foreign investors is a politically opportunistic attempt to bail out the budget that sets a dangerous precedent. [The AFR View](https://www.afr.com/by/the-afr-view-h0w04x) Editorial ![The AFR View](https://static.ffx.io/images/$width_80%2C$height_80/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format/801e756c7f525c7625f2e1c34c0df67fa5d2d441) - [Tax reform](https://www.afr.com/topic/tax-reform-1mpw) ### [There are good and bad ways to change property taxes](https://www.afr.com/policy/tax-and-super/there-are-good-and-bad-ways-to-change-property-taxes-20260413-p5znio) In seeking to be seen to be helping the younger generation buy property, the government could end up making an already arcane tax system more complex and distorted. [John Kehoe](https://www.afr.com/by/john-kehoe-j7gcg) Economics editor ![John Kehoe](https://static.ffx.io/images/$width_80%2C$height_80/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format/27604c0942706ed61d99ea3f0dfb838c5646c398f0506aa49511f87d03d24c78) Reports ## [Best Places to Work 2026](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/best-places-to-work-2026-20260316-p5oavg) What makes for a successful workplace in a time of uncertainty and accelerating change? This year, employees need much more than office perks. Sponsored by CommBank [View all 17 stories](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/best-places-to-work-2026-20260316-p5oavg) [![Mariam Hares, director of people and culture at Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation, whose mployee benefits include personalised coaching, mentoring, an online learning hub and generous funds and time off for education. ](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.3663%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_419%2C$y_286/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_284%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/4809510a37c5915c1da09e6c1994309097e0c913)](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/meet-the-winners-of-the-best-places-to-work-awards-20260326-p5ziwn?collection=p5oavg) ### [Meet the winners of the Best Places to Work awards](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/meet-the-winners-of-the-best-places-to-work-awards-20260326-p5ziwn?collection=p5oavg) Skills training for the future is more important than ever, but a sense of connection and community remains the single strongest predictor of happiness at work. [![Paola Molino, head of people and culture at TAL.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.6261%2C$multiply_1%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_1601%2C$y_371/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_284%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/8541f2b104643a2a2d6a461d6f351c2b331d7f08)](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/where-workers-don-t-just-show-up-but-get-to-be-their-best-20260305-p5o7wq?collection=p5oavg) ### [Where workers don’t just show up but get to be their best](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/where-workers-don-t-just-show-up-but-get-to-be-their-best-20260305-p5o7wq?collection=p5oavg) ‘BEING’ is a framework designed by AFR methodology partner Bendelta to assess the strength of an organisation’s culture. Here are the companies that did best. [![Future Group founder Simon Sheikh. The company posts its flexible human resources policies on its website for other employers to see. ](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.3993%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_139%2C$y_0/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_284%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/12161dab37668caef4dcb46d5c1f3996bf180c68)](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/self-care-days-and-a-sense-of-purpose-at-future-group-20260305-p5o7wr?collection=p5oavg) ### [Self-care days and a sense of purpose at Future Group](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/self-care-days-and-a-sense-of-purpose-at-future-group-20260305-p5o7wr?collection=p5oavg) Having a good day at work is “obviously” a function of broader life, says CEO Simon Sheikh, who wants his staff to take care of themselves. [View all 17 stories](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/best-places-to-work-2026-20260316-p5oavg) Advertisement ## [Politics](https://www.afr.com/politics) - [Immigration](https://www.afr.com/topic/immigration-5yj) [![Former prime minister Paul Keating and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.5516%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/01208abdd5f7a5121d76769a5efd8b853097351e)](https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/keating-attack-liberals-under-taylor-have-defaulted-to-racism-20260416-p5zoiw) ### [Keating attack: Liberals under Taylor have defaulted to ‘racism’](https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/keating-attack-liberals-under-taylor-have-defaulted-to-racism-20260416-p5zoiw) In what has become a hallmark of his post-political career, Paul Keating attacked the Coalition policy and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor for adopting it. - [Australian economy](https://www.afr.com/topic/australian-economy-1m3k) [![RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.3155%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_15%2C$y_72/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/40931078b756d2ebd2f86b4d7374c7f5936f6589)](https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/we-re-going-to-be-poorer-says-rba-as-jobless-rate-holds-steady-20260416-p5zoch) ### [The RBA is prepping the government for an unpopular winter](https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/we-re-going-to-be-poorer-says-rba-as-jobless-rate-holds-steady-20260416-p5zoch) Analysts say Reserve Bank deputy Andrew Hauser comments in Washington are an attempt to warn the public and the government of upcoming rate rises. - [Protests](https://www.afr.com/topic/protests-hnp) [![Police line at Sydney Town Hall protest against Isaac Herzog](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.2088%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_5%2C$y_167/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/7a2f0dc9ac0e2bb3a2333f8e10f95d9c7a549595)](https://www.afr.com/politics/court-strikes-down-nsw-protest-ban-laws-20260416-p5zohx) ### [Court strikes down NSW anti-protest laws](https://www.afr.com/politics/court-strikes-down-nsw-protest-ban-laws-20260416-p5zohx) Introduced to reduce ‘community tension’ after the Bondi shooting, the laws allowed police to effectively ban protest marches from a designated area. - [Industrial relations](https://www.afr.com/topic/industrial-relations-5yl) ### [Bumper pay rise for NSW nurses to fuel economy, stress budget](https://www.afr.com/politics/bumper-pay-rise-for-nsw-nurses-to-fuel-economy-stress-budget-20260416-p5zocv) A decision to award double-digit pay rises has left Labor’s projected budget surplus in doubt amid a warning the move could put upward pressure on interest rates. - [Federal budget](https://www.afr.com/topic/federal-budget-5x3) ### [Defence to get \$53b budget boost as Trump targets lagging allies](https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/defence-to-get-53b-budget-boost-as-trump-targets-lagging-allies-20260414-p5znpf) The funding package positions Defence a big winner in the May 12 budget, but Australia still falls well short of US demands to spend 3.5 per cent of GDP on the military. ## [World](https://www.afr.com/world) - [Middle East conflict](https://www.afr.com/topic/middle-east-conflict-6h14) [![US officials have been closely monitoring Chinese satellite companies believed to be supporting actors in the Middle East that threaten US security.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.6619%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_109/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/9eae9a5d16cf43b6390d37adab176dda624ad994)](https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/iran-used-powerful-chinese-spy-satellite-to-target-us-bases-20260415-p5zo6r) ### [Iran used ‘powerful’ Chinese spy satellite to target US bases](https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/iran-used-powerful-chinese-spy-satellite-to-target-us-bases-20260415-p5zo6r) Leaked documents show the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps secretly acquired the system and used it to guide strikes during the war in March. - [Middle East conflict](https://www.afr.com/topic/middle-east-conflict-6h14) [![US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters on Wednesday in Washington.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.2027%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/cc73e6b75de437dec4e868d13146cc75b89b6299)](https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/us-threatens-iran-with-financial-equivalent-of-bombs-20260416-p5zo9w) ### [US threatens Iran with ‘financial equivalent’ of bombs](https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/us-threatens-iran-with-financial-equivalent-of-bombs-20260416-p5zo9w) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US will squeeze Iran’s economy by reinstalling sanctions, targeting banks and customers flouting the ban. - [Food](https://www.afr.com/topic/food-5xd) [![caption ](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.1604%2C$multiply_4%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_49/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/c8e5551c27afe96a1ff4ab070075667ec077eaf2)](https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/israeli-start-up-makes-world-s-first-lab-grown-chocolate-bar-20260416-p5zoar) ### [Israeli start-up makes world’s first lab-grown chocolate bar](https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/israeli-start-up-makes-world-s-first-lab-grown-chocolate-bar-20260416-p5zoar) The Cadbury-backed development moves the industry a step closer towards reducing reliance on cocoa plantations in West Africa. - [Trump's White House](https://www.afr.com/topic/trump-s-white-house-1m69) ### [Trump threatens to fire Federal Reserve’s Powell if he does not leave](https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/trump-threatens-to-fire-federal-reserve-s-powell-if-he-does-not-leave-20260416-p5zo9o) The President’s comments are the latest in a long-running campaign against a Fed chief he has accused of keeping interest rates too high. - Opinion \\| Javier Blas - [Middle East conflict](https://www.afr.com/topic/middle-east-conflict-6h14) ### [Iran (and not Trump) is winning the oil maths](https://www.afr.com/world/europe/iran-and-not-trump-is-winning-the-oil-math-20260415-p5zo3c) Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade has a slim chance of working. Iran can remain defiant – and China unconcerned – longer than Trump can remain solvent. ## [Property](https://www.afr.com/property) - [Capital raising](https://www.afr.com/topic/capital-raising-1mp7) [![Highpoint Shopping Centre in north-western Melbourne’s Maribyrnong is one of five assets the wholesale fund has stakes in.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.2858%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_253%2C$y_446/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/d0f56d0d1d801afa76dbb91b405f96469a34dc21)](https://www.afr.com/property/commercial/investors-bet-610m-on-the-strength-of-gpt-s-retail-property-20260416-p5zoc3) ### [Investors bet \$610m on the strength of GPT’s retail property](https://www.afr.com/property/commercial/investors-bet-610m-on-the-strength-of-gpt-s-retail-property-20260416-p5zoc3) Despite current consumer confidence concerns, the underlying strength of retail property is drawing investors to the asset class. - [Capital gains tax](https://www.afr.com/topic/capital-gains-tax-hoz) [![Housing](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.1765%2C$multiply_4%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_96/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/2b31cc7d867cca53d5838fb62658a863eae43c67)](https://www.afr.com/property/residential/property-groups-warn-government-of-fallout-from-slashing-cgt-discount-20260415-p5zo1a) ### [Property groups warn government of fallout from slashing CGT discount](https://www.afr.com/property/residential/property-groups-warn-government-of-fallout-from-slashing-cgt-discount-20260415-p5zo1a) The nation’s largest property groups believe housing supply and affordability constraints will worsen if the CGT discount and negative gearing are altered. - [Luxury property](https://www.afr.com/topic/luxury-property-1mre) [![ ](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.2118%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_145/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/e3f72b7c207a3fa79731fa52bc1dcc41ba42be25)](https://www.afr.com/property/residential/pub-baron-s-spanish-mission-mansion-leads-brisbane-trophy-surge-20260414-p5znvq) ### [Pub baron’s Spanish Mission mansion leads Brisbane trophy surge](https://www.afr.com/property/residential/pub-baron-s-spanish-mission-mansion-leads-brisbane-trophy-surge-20260414-p5znvq) A string of luxury mansions have joined Brisbane’s buoyant market, which continues to outperform its southern rivals. - [Property development](https://www.afr.com/topic/property-development-60u) ### [\$2.7b luxury apartment dream crumbles into receivers’ site sale](https://www.afr.com/property/commercial/2-7b-luxury-apartment-tower-dream-crumbles-into-receivers-site-sale-20260415-p5zo0s) Lenders to the developer have ordered the sale of two landholdings intended for the high-profile SthBank by Beulah residential project. - [Residential property](https://www.afr.com/topic/residential-property-6fuo) ### [Domain hires private drone army to reshape home listings](https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/domain-hires-private-drone-army-to-reshape-home-listings-20260413-p5znd0) Domain will hire up to 60 drone pilots and roll out technology for internal walkthroughs of residential listings, as the battle intensifies for market share. Advertisement ## [Wealth](https://www.afr.com/wealth) - [Private equity](https://www.afr.com/topic/private-equity-huj) [![AFR COMPOSITE - Jayne Hrdlicka, Paul Hitchcock and Rob Coombe. ](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.9806%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_75/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/652e7087606c36cf379b42de034ebb045ebd7f30)](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/private-equity-career-guide-how-to-succeed-and-what-you-ll-be-paid-20260319-p5qcsa) ### [Private equity career guide: How to succeed and what you’ll be paid](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/private-equity-career-guide-how-to-succeed-and-what-you-ll-be-paid-20260319-p5qcsa) Private equity-style paydays are out of reach for most Australian CEOs. Then again, running businesses owned by the likes of KKR and Bain Capital is not for everyone. - [Rich celebrities](https://www.afr.com/topic/rich-celebrities-1mrq) ### [Money can most definitely buy happiness. Ask Lauren Sanchez Bezos](https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/arts-and-culture/money-can-most-definitely-buy-happiness-ask-lauren-sanchez-bezos-20260414-p5zntd) As half of an unfathomably powerful couple, Sanchez Bezos seems to have influenced the uber-rich to stop apologising and start enjoying themselves. - [Cryptocurrencies](https://www.afr.com/topic/cryptocurrencies-hpc) ### [His wife called him ‘crazy’ for buying bitcoin. Then it soared 3000pc](https://www.afr.com/wealth/investing/his-wife-called-him-crazy-for-buying-bitcoin-then-it-soared-3000pc-20260114-p5ntv4) Older investors are embracing cryptocurrency for diversification, but the lack of dividends and volatility make it a high-risk investment heading into retirement. ## [Technology](https://www.afr.com/technology) - [AI](https://www.afr.com/topic/artificial-intelligence-5ui) [![Anduril’s autonomous air vehicle, Fury, which recently began production at the company’s new factory outside Columbus, Ohio.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_1.0067%2C$multiply_1%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_701%2C$y_902/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/61e8458a2a4fc232be19478d3b3835242f153f1a472fd5233ae245d60d54fd9f)](https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/mutually-automated-destruction-the-escalating-global-ai-arms-race-20260413-p5znhp) ### [Mutually automated destruction: The escalating global AI arms race](https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/mutually-automated-destruction-the-escalating-global-ai-arms-race-20260413-p5znhp) China, the US and Russia have ramped up their contest over AI-backed weapons and military systems. The build-up is comparable to the dawn of the nuclear weapons age. - [Mergers & acquisitions](https://www.afr.com/topic/mergers---acquisitions-1mpf) [![Amazon satellites were launched into space on rockets from Florida’s Cape Canaveral in April.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)](https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/amazon-to-buy-satellite-firm-globalstar-for-16-3b-in-bid-to-rival-musk-20260415-p5zny8) ### [Amazon to buy satellite firm Globalstar for \$16.3b in bid to rival Musk](https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/amazon-to-buy-satellite-firm-globalstar-for-16-3b-in-bid-to-rival-musk-20260415-p5zny8) The deal is part of the tech giant’s push into satellite communications as it seeks to take on Elon Musk’s Starlink. - [AI](https://www.afr.com/topic/artificial-intelligence-5ui) [![Ben Riley had started a newsletter to help people make better decisions about when and how to use generative AI – but seemed that AI’s oncological advice had led his own father astray.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)](https://www.afr.com/technology/he-warned-about-the-dangers-of-ai-if-only-his-father-had-listened-20260414-p5znsv) ### [He warned about the dangers of AI. If only his father had listened](https://www.afr.com/technology/he-warned-about-the-dangers-of-ai-if-only-his-father-had-listened-20260414-p5znsv) Ben Riley was already writing about the risks of chatbots when his dad started trusting AI over his doctor. ## [Work & Careers](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers) - [AI](https://www.afr.com/topic/artificial-intelligence-5ui) [![Governments, employers and workers are all struggling to discern whether AI represents a threat or an opportunity.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.3311%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/9699dbd5d16d2a7fa798f6e6b05efe6c0c449d4c79ab3300c3031fdd7f6a9dcb)](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/careers/rather-than-coming-for-your-job-ai-could-extend-your-weekend-instead-20260410-p5zmwb) ### [Rather than coming for your job, AI could extend your weekend instead](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/careers/rather-than-coming-for-your-job-ai-could-extend-your-weekend-instead-20260410-p5zmwb) As governments, employers and workers struggle to discern whether AI represents a threat or opportunity, bosses may need to share the gains with staff members. - [Workplace disputes](https://www.afr.com/topic/workplace-disputes-1mtu) ### [HR manager to be grilled in test of ‘right to disconnect’ boundaries](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/hr-manager-to-be-grilled-in-test-of-right-to-disconnect-boundaries-20260410-p5zmt2) A Fair Work Commission ruling shows that employees are using Labor’s new laws to stop performance management and disciplinary actions. 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Her neighbours aren’t happy](https://www.afr.com/politics/bronte-resident-rejected-6m-from-developer-her-neighbours-aren-t-happy-20260413-p5zndv) [![AFR Magazine May 2026 issue. Drinks column by Max Allen. Composite for index use: Winemaker Sven Joschke; Yalumba grenache is poured; Sam Wigan of Yalumba. ](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.353%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_16/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_220%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/798ebea3242b9932dad7b01f813db6afd1858973)](https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/food-and-wine/red-wines-are-changing-lighter-brighter-and-a-little-slinky-20260319-p5qlsx) - [Wine & spirits](https://www.afr.com/topic/wine--spirits-hzi) ### [Red wines are changing – lighter, brighter and a little slinky](https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/food-and-wine/red-wines-are-changing-lighter-brighter-and-a-little-slinky-20260319-p5qlsx) [![High earners should aim for a \$2 million super balance, but many aren’t on track to get there.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.5521%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_220%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/4f7c41d3e95565a30ef6e25ab731057cf20f0853)](https://www.afr.com/wealth/personal-finance/this-number-is-key-to-a-luxury-retirement-are-you-on-track-20260312-p5o9x9) - [Superannuation](https://www.afr.com/topic/superannuation-62e) ### [Why even a \$300,000 salary won’t get you to retirement’s magic number](https://www.afr.com/wealth/personal-finance/this-number-is-key-to-a-luxury-retirement-are-you-on-track-20260312-p5o9x9) ## [Street Talk](https://www.afr.com/street-talk) - ### [Gresham Partners dials up suitors for One Investment Group](https://www.afr.com/street-talk/gresham-partners-dials-up-suitors-for-one-investment-group-20260416-p5zoem) - 5\.53pm - ### [Project Fast Track: Grant Thornton sale rounds the finish line](https://www.afr.com/street-talk/project-fast-track-grant-thornton-sale-rounds-the-finish-line-20260416-p5zoff) - 5\.50pm - ### [PEP orders \$500m refinancing at Modern Star school supplies business](https://www.afr.com/street-talk/pep-orders-500m-refinancing-at-modern-star-school-supplies-business-20260415-p5zo8w) - 3\.15pm ![Chanticleer Logo](https://static.ffx.io/images/$width_80%2C$height_80/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format/25cc8c74f48b08a60ab02df02ab9d248a21c0ea2) ## [Chanticleer](https://www.afr.com/chanticleer) - [Markets’ bulls roar past Iran war, fuel woes](https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/markets-bulls-roar-past-iran-war-fuel-woes-20260416-p5zobs) - [Albanese in shiploads of trouble as Geelong refinery burns](https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/albanese-in-shiploads-of-trouble-as-geelong-refinery-burns-20260416-p5zobt) - [Billionaires’ biff in the Pilbara a once-in-a-lifetime battle for mineral riches](https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/as-the-billionaires-feuded-nothing-could-stop-the-pilbara-machine-20260415-p5znzx) ## [Rear Window](https://www.afr.com/rear-window) - [PVL’s Racing NSW makes good on threats to pull form guide](https://www.afr.com/rear-window/pvl-s-racing-nsw-makes-good-on-threats-to-pull-form-guide-20260416-p5zogf) - [CoreLogic lawyers united in legal arguments and marriage](https://www.afr.com/rear-window/corelogic-lawyers-united-in-legal-arguments-and-marriage-20260415-p5zo2z) - [RBA’s \$1.2b reno from hell cleared for take-off](https://www.afr.com/rear-window/rba-s-1-2b-reno-from-hell-cleared-for-take-off-20260415-p5zo44) Advertisement [![ ](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.6623%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_284%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format/1ff6c18b54e813b957abc8aeafc41bb813a8e72a4e91b8e525769f0a44493679)](https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/how-one-nation-went-from-fringe-to-mainstream-in-six-months-20260415-p5zo35) Phil Coorey and pollster Kos Samaras on the sudden rise of One Nation. What’s driving it? How far it could go, and what it says about Australia. [Listen to The Fin podcast now](https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/how-one-nation-went-from-fringe-to-mainstream-in-six-months-20260415-p5zo35) ## [Companies](https://www.afr.com/companies) - [Big four consultants](https://www.afr.com/topic/big-four-consultants-1mq8) [![PwC Australia chief executive Kevin Burrowes says the firm has reformed post tax leaks and is use AI to increase productivity.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.5214%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_201%2C$y_0/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/a9e92f62ac1cc63e692c07a93f73cbbce6160013)](https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/pwc-partner-income-rises-to-814-000-due-to-ai-adoption-fewer-staff-20260415-p5zo37) ### [PwC partner income rises to \$814,000 due to AI adoption, fewer staff](https://www.afr.com/companies/professional-services/pwc-partner-income-rises-to-814-000-due-to-ai-adoption-fewer-staff-20260415-p5zo37) Average partner income climbed 6 per cent last year despite a decline in profits, as artificial intelligence tools squeezed margins higher. - [Oil](https://www.afr.com/topic/oil-huo) [![Santos chairman Keith Spence (left) and chief executive Kevin Gallagher at the annual meeting at the Adelaide Convention Centre on Thursday.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.3326%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_308%2C$y_180/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/60a3de4c2726e4b15ace4c999764b360495e6e8f)](https://www.afr.com/companies/energy/santos-ceo-signals-potential-2028-exit-as-chairman-departs-first-20260414-p5znnn) ### [Santos CEO signals potential 2028 exit as chairman departs first](https://www.afr.com/companies/energy/santos-ceo-signals-potential-2028-exit-as-chairman-departs-first-20260414-p5znnn) Shareholders delivered a substantial protest vote against the oil and gas producer’s executive pay report at the AGM, pointing to continuing discontent. - [Courts](https://www.afr.com/topic/courts-hn7) [![Former Nine News weather presenter Amber Sherlock has claimed she was made redundant because she was older than colleagues.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.6391%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_189%2C$y_128/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/434f99827ad784153da52d851e27a132f61704be)](https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/nine-wants-to-sully-amber-sherlock-s-reputation-lawyer-20260416-p5zohs) ### [Nine wants to sully Amber Sherlock’s reputation: lawyer](https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/nine-wants-to-sully-amber-sherlock-s-reputation-lawyer-20260416-p5zohs) The former weather presenter’s lawyer said there were questions about whether management was serious about the lessons of a cultural review in 2024. - [Superannuation](https://www.afr.com/topic/superannuation-62e) [![Insignia CEO Scott Hartley says there is widespread opposition to the plan to cut the deductibility of super switching advice.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.2056%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_120/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/6c55ca9baa78c131ba9afefbdbdab510b87aca0b)](https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/industry-slams-terrible-idea-to-restrict-super-advice-20260415-p5zo68) ### [‘It’s a terrible idea’: Industry slams plan to restrict super advice](https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/industry-slams-terrible-idea-to-restrict-super-advice-20260415-p5zo68) A plan to make people pay out of pocket, rather than from their super fund, for advice about switching funds will do more harm than good, Hub24 and Insignia say. - Opinion - [Private equity](https://www.afr.com/topic/private-equity-huj) ### [Private equity firms strap in tight for another challenging year](https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/private-equity-firms-strap-in-tight-for-another-challenging-year-20260415-p5zo2x) A global economic downturn coupled with rising interest rates in Australia creates a more difficult operating climate but can also throw up opportunities. - [Healthcare](https://www.afr.com/topic/healthcare-5y6) ### [Vitamins giant Blackmores buys into Adelaide probiotics group](https://www.afr.com/companies/healthcare-and-fitness/vitamins-giant-blackmores-buys-in-to-adelaide-probiotics-group-20260414-p5znp0) BiomeBank is working to commercialise a product that puts human gut-derived microbiomes into capsule form to treat medical conditions. - [Supermarkets](https://www.afr.com/topic/supermarkets-62f) ### [Geoff Cousins accuses Woolworths chair of ‘a kind of collusion’ with Coles](https://www.afr.com/companies/retail/geoff-cousins-accuses-woolworths-chairman-of-collusion-with-coles-20260415-p5zo2o) The former Telstra, IAG and Seven director is campaigning to remove Tasmanian salmon from shelves, and says Scott Perkins erred in discussing it with a rival. ## SPONSORED ## [Markets](https://www.afr.com/markets) - Updated - [Shares](https://www.afr.com/topic/australian-shares-5uq) [![Aitken told clients that Regal’s long-short funds have been well exposed to this month’s recovery in sharemarkets.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.5298%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_35/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/f9b9d24914863ddc92e8683e17d759be982f5732)](https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/regal-s-aitken-sees-one-of-the-great-long-short-trades-of-his-career-20260416-p5zob4) ### [Regal’s Aitken sees one of the great long-short trades of his career](https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/regal-s-aitken-sees-one-of-the-great-long-short-trades-of-his-career-20260416-p5zob4) The veteran market analyst has told clients that the flight to bank stocks was idiotic and declared Australian small caps were now ridiculously cheap. - [Fundie Q\&A](https://www.afr.com/topic/fundie-q-a-1naj) [![SG Hiscock’s Grant Berry.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.6623%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/5ba671d45a01f2453fdf2ee1043ac7337ea47330)](https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/this-property-fundie-is-still-spotting-value-as-interest-rates-rise-20260415-p5zo8o) ### [This property fundie is still spotting value as interest rates rise](https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/this-property-fundie-is-still-spotting-value-as-interest-rates-rise-20260415-p5zo8o) SG Hiscock’s Grant Berry discusses the impact of tightening monetary policy on the property sector and explains why he thinks Dexus is undervalued. - [Shares](https://www.afr.com/topic/australian-shares-5uq) [![Forager’s fund was the best performing Australian equity strategy last year.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.2079%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_57/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/605c748b09d31b41fc5d182b6dab53e522be7e01)](https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/forager-s-cash-pile-halves-as-steve-johnson-snaps-up-tech-stocks-20260415-p5znzz) ### [Forager’s cash pile halves as Steve Johnson snaps up tech stocks](https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/forager-s-cash-pile-halves-as-steve-johnson-snaps-up-tech-stocks-20260415-p5znzz) The firm’s Australian Share Fund is down nearly 20 per cent over the past three months and Johnson is hunting for bargains in the ASX’s beaten-up tech sector. - [Sharemarket](https://www.afr.com/topic/sharemarket-61t) ### [Investor growth expectations plunge amid stagflation fears](https://www.afr.com/markets/equity-markets/investor-growth-expectations-plunge-amid-stagflation-fears-20260415-p5zo0h) Fund mangers from Wilson Asset Management to Blackwattle are bracing for a slowdown in global growth to hit Australia. Here’s how they are positioned. - Opinion - [Mergers & acquisitions](https://www.afr.com/topic/mergers---acquisitions-1mpf) ### [Coal’s ugly duckling should get the red carpet treatment from Canberra](https://www.afr.com/companies/mining/coal-s-ugly-duckling-should-get-the-red-carpet-treatment-from-canberra-20260415-p5zo1i) Smart acquisitions have allowed China-backed Yancoal to grow its market value by 133 times over the past decade. The government should approve its next \$3.3 billion deal. ## [Opinion](https://www.afr.com/opinion) - [Defence](https://www.afr.com/topic/defence-5w8) ### [Labor’s defence plan fails the self-reliance test](https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/labor-s-defence-plan-fails-the-self-reliance-test-20260416-p5zok3) Does Australia have the capability to defend itself and protect its maritime lifelines? Under the current funding profile, the answer is no, we would be relying on the US to do it for us. [Jennifer Parker](https://www.afr.com/by/jennifer-parker-p53743) Defence expert ![Jennifer Parker](https://static.ffx.io/images/$width_80%2C$height_80/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format/ddc97f3acefb778572695403d959217de07c7fe5) - [Australian economy](https://www.afr.com/topic/australian-economy-1m3k) ### [Taylor and Canavan united on closing door on open economy](https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/taylor-and-canavan-united-on-closing-door-on-open-economy-20260416-p5zoap) The Liberal and National leaders use global uncertainty to peddle anger. Australia needs confidence instead of closed borders, we thrive when we look outwards. [Andrew Leigh](https://www.afr.com/by/andrew-leigh-p536p9) Assistant minister ![Andrew Leigh](https://static.ffx.io/images/$width_80%2C$height_80/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format/be0df2401b1ede518efab249dda532c2a7287799ffd1b06167880b19b2d56c56) - [Disability](https://www.afr.com/topic/disability-5wa) ### [There is a better way to fix NDIS than a means test](https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/there-is-a-better-way-to-fix-ndis-than-a-means-test-20260416-p5zocc) Moderating growth is vital, but doing so takes harder work than the government has attempted. It means rethinking psychosocial care and early intervention. [Sam Bennett](https://www.afr.com/by/sam-bennett-p53777) Disability expert ![Sam Bennett](https://static.ffx.io/images/$width_80%2C$height_80/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format/d971fcab62d020a667145a03df77aa3bef11df29b4e0fcb49e50108c4e765875) - [Middle East conflict](https://www.afr.com/topic/middle-east-conflict-6h14) ### [Australia adrift in a dangerous world](https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/australia-adrift-in-a-dangerous-world-20260415-p5zo3q) Donald Trump’s confidence about the Iran war defies logic. Markets have persuaded themselves things are going to work out, but can Jim Chalmers’ budget avoid the fallout? [Jennifer Hewett](https://www.afr.com/by/jennifer-hewett-j7gc3) Columnist ![Jennifer Hewett](https://static.ffx.io/images/$width_80%2C$height_80/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format/bd554d239604432a1e2504207ffac0f267b9c3cf) - [Capital gains tax](https://www.afr.com/topic/capital-gains-tax-hoz) ### [Chalmers’ CGT change sends wrong investment signal](https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/chalmer-s-cgt-change-send-wrong-investment-signal-20260415-p5znzm) The plan to impose a retrospective tax on foreign investors is a politically opportunistic attempt to bail out the budget that sets a dangerous precedent. [The AFR View](https://www.afr.com/by/the-afr-view-h0w04x) Editorial ![The AFR View](https://static.ffx.io/images/$width_80%2C$height_80/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format/801e756c7f525c7625f2e1c34c0df67fa5d2d441) - [Tax reform](https://www.afr.com/topic/tax-reform-1mpw) ### [There are good and bad ways to change property taxes](https://www.afr.com/policy/tax-and-super/there-are-good-and-bad-ways-to-change-property-taxes-20260413-p5znio) In seeking to be seen to be helping the younger generation buy property, the government could end up making an already arcane tax system more complex and distorted. [John Kehoe](https://www.afr.com/by/john-kehoe-j7gcg) Economics editor ![John Kehoe](https://static.ffx.io/images/$width_80%2C$height_80/t_crop_fill%2Cq_auto:best%2Cfl_any_format/27604c0942706ed61d99ea3f0dfb838c5646c398f0506aa49511f87d03d24c78) Reports ## [Best Places to Work 2026](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/best-places-to-work-2026-20260316-p5oavg) What makes for a successful workplace in a time of uncertainty and accelerating change? This year, employees need much more than office perks. Sponsored by CommBank [View all 17 stories](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/best-places-to-work-2026-20260316-p5oavg) [![Mariam Hares, director of people and culture at Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation, whose mployee benefits include personalised coaching, mentoring, an online learning hub and generous funds and time off for education. ](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.3663%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_419%2C$y_286/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_284%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/4809510a37c5915c1da09e6c1994309097e0c913)](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/meet-the-winners-of-the-best-places-to-work-awards-20260326-p5ziwn?collection=p5oavg) ### [Meet the winners of the Best Places to Work awards](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/meet-the-winners-of-the-best-places-to-work-awards-20260326-p5ziwn?collection=p5oavg) Skills training for the future is more important than ever, but a sense of connection and community remains the single strongest predictor of happiness at work. [![Paola Molino, head of people and culture at TAL.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.6261%2C$multiply_1%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_1601%2C$y_371/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_284%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/8541f2b104643a2a2d6a461d6f351c2b331d7f08)](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/where-workers-don-t-just-show-up-but-get-to-be-their-best-20260305-p5o7wq?collection=p5oavg) ### [Where workers don’t just show up but get to be their best](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/where-workers-don-t-just-show-up-but-get-to-be-their-best-20260305-p5o7wq?collection=p5oavg) ‘BEING’ is a framework designed by AFR methodology partner Bendelta to assess the strength of an organisation’s culture. Here are the companies that did best. [![Future Group founder Simon Sheikh. The company posts its flexible human resources policies on its website for other employers to see. ](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.3993%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_139%2C$y_0/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_284%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/12161dab37668caef4dcb46d5c1f3996bf180c68)](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/self-care-days-and-a-sense-of-purpose-at-future-group-20260305-p5o7wr?collection=p5oavg) ### [Self-care days and a sense of purpose at Future Group](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/self-care-days-and-a-sense-of-purpose-at-future-group-20260305-p5o7wr?collection=p5oavg) Having a good day at work is “obviously” a function of broader life, says CEO Simon Sheikh, who wants his staff to take care of themselves. [View all 17 stories](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/best-places-to-work-2026-20260316-p5oavg) Advertisement ## [Politics](https://www.afr.com/politics) - [Immigration](https://www.afr.com/topic/immigration-5yj) [![Former prime minister Paul Keating and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.5516%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/01208abdd5f7a5121d76769a5efd8b853097351e)](https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/keating-attack-liberals-under-taylor-have-defaulted-to-racism-20260416-p5zoiw) ### [Keating attack: Liberals under Taylor have defaulted to ‘racism’](https://www.afr.com/politics/federal/keating-attack-liberals-under-taylor-have-defaulted-to-racism-20260416-p5zoiw) In what has become a hallmark of his post-political career, Paul Keating attacked the Coalition policy and Opposition Leader Angus Taylor for adopting it. - [Australian economy](https://www.afr.com/topic/australian-economy-1m3k) [![RBA deputy governor Andrew Hauser.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.3155%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_15%2C$y_72/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/40931078b756d2ebd2f86b4d7374c7f5936f6589)](https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/we-re-going-to-be-poorer-says-rba-as-jobless-rate-holds-steady-20260416-p5zoch) ### [The RBA is prepping the government for an unpopular winter](https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/we-re-going-to-be-poorer-says-rba-as-jobless-rate-holds-steady-20260416-p5zoch) Analysts say Reserve Bank deputy Andrew Hauser comments in Washington are an attempt to warn the public and the government of upcoming rate rises. - [Protests](https://www.afr.com/topic/protests-hnp) [![Police line at Sydney Town Hall protest against Isaac Herzog](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.2088%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_5%2C$y_167/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/7a2f0dc9ac0e2bb3a2333f8e10f95d9c7a549595)](https://www.afr.com/politics/court-strikes-down-nsw-protest-ban-laws-20260416-p5zohx) ### [Court strikes down NSW anti-protest laws](https://www.afr.com/politics/court-strikes-down-nsw-protest-ban-laws-20260416-p5zohx) Introduced to reduce ‘community tension’ after the Bondi shooting, the laws allowed police to effectively ban protest marches from a designated area. - [Industrial relations](https://www.afr.com/topic/industrial-relations-5yl) ### [Bumper pay rise for NSW nurses to fuel economy, stress budget](https://www.afr.com/politics/bumper-pay-rise-for-nsw-nurses-to-fuel-economy-stress-budget-20260416-p5zocv) A decision to award double-digit pay rises has left Labor’s projected budget surplus in doubt amid a warning the move could put upward pressure on interest rates. - [Federal budget](https://www.afr.com/topic/federal-budget-5x3) ### [Defence to get \$53b budget boost as Trump targets lagging allies](https://www.afr.com/policy/foreign-affairs/defence-to-get-53b-budget-boost-as-trump-targets-lagging-allies-20260414-p5znpf) The funding package positions Defence a big winner in the May 12 budget, but Australia still falls well short of US demands to spend 3.5 per cent of GDP on the military. ## [World](https://www.afr.com/world) - [Middle East conflict](https://www.afr.com/topic/middle-east-conflict-6h14) [![US officials have been closely monitoring Chinese satellite companies believed to be supporting actors in the Middle East that threaten US security.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.6619%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_109/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/9eae9a5d16cf43b6390d37adab176dda624ad994)](https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/iran-used-powerful-chinese-spy-satellite-to-target-us-bases-20260415-p5zo6r) ### [Iran used ‘powerful’ Chinese spy satellite to target US bases](https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/iran-used-powerful-chinese-spy-satellite-to-target-us-bases-20260415-p5zo6r) Leaked documents show the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps secretly acquired the system and used it to guide strikes during the war in March. - [Middle East conflict](https://www.afr.com/topic/middle-east-conflict-6h14) [![US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters on Wednesday in Washington.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.2027%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/cc73e6b75de437dec4e868d13146cc75b89b6299)](https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/us-threatens-iran-with-financial-equivalent-of-bombs-20260416-p5zo9w) ### [US threatens Iran with ‘financial equivalent’ of bombs](https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/us-threatens-iran-with-financial-equivalent-of-bombs-20260416-p5zo9w) Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US will squeeze Iran’s economy by reinstalling sanctions, targeting banks and customers flouting the ban. - [Food](https://www.afr.com/topic/food-5xd) [![caption ](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.1604%2C$multiply_4%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_49/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/c8e5551c27afe96a1ff4ab070075667ec077eaf2)](https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/israeli-start-up-makes-world-s-first-lab-grown-chocolate-bar-20260416-p5zoar) ### [Israeli start-up makes world’s first lab-grown chocolate bar](https://www.afr.com/world/middle-east/israeli-start-up-makes-world-s-first-lab-grown-chocolate-bar-20260416-p5zoar) The Cadbury-backed development moves the industry a step closer towards reducing reliance on cocoa plantations in West Africa. - [Trump's White House](https://www.afr.com/topic/trump-s-white-house-1m69) ### [Trump threatens to fire Federal Reserve’s Powell if he does not leave](https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/trump-threatens-to-fire-federal-reserve-s-powell-if-he-does-not-leave-20260416-p5zo9o) The President’s comments are the latest in a long-running campaign against a Fed chief he has accused of keeping interest rates too high. - Opinion \\| Javier Blas - [Middle East conflict](https://www.afr.com/topic/middle-east-conflict-6h14) ### [Iran (and not Trump) is winning the oil maths](https://www.afr.com/world/europe/iran-and-not-trump-is-winning-the-oil-math-20260415-p5zo3c) Donald Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade has a slim chance of working. Iran can remain defiant – and China unconcerned – longer than Trump can remain solvent. ## [Property](https://www.afr.com/property) - [Capital raising](https://www.afr.com/topic/capital-raising-1mp7) [![Highpoint Shopping Centre in north-western Melbourne’s Maribyrnong is one of five assets the wholesale fund has stakes in.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.2858%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_253%2C$y_446/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_300%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/d0f56d0d1d801afa76dbb91b405f96469a34dc21)](https://www.afr.com/property/commercial/investors-bet-610m-on-the-strength-of-gpt-s-retail-property-20260416-p5zoc3) ### [Investors bet \$610m on the strength of GPT’s retail property](https://www.afr.com/property/commercial/investors-bet-610m-on-the-strength-of-gpt-s-retail-property-20260416-p5zoc3) Despite current consumer confidence concerns, the underlying strength of retail property is drawing investors to the asset class. - [Capital gains tax](https://www.afr.com/topic/capital-gains-tax-hoz) [![Housing](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.1765%2C$multiply_4%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_96/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/2b31cc7d867cca53d5838fb62658a863eae43c67)](https://www.afr.com/property/residential/property-groups-warn-government-of-fallout-from-slashing-cgt-discount-20260415-p5zo1a) ### [Property groups warn government of fallout from slashing CGT discount](https://www.afr.com/property/residential/property-groups-warn-government-of-fallout-from-slashing-cgt-discount-20260415-p5zo1a) The nation’s largest property groups believe housing supply and affordability constraints will worsen if the CGT discount and negative gearing are altered. - [Luxury property](https://www.afr.com/topic/luxury-property-1mre) [![ ](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.2118%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_145/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/e3f72b7c207a3fa79731fa52bc1dcc41ba42be25)](https://www.afr.com/property/residential/pub-baron-s-spanish-mission-mansion-leads-brisbane-trophy-surge-20260414-p5znvq) ### [Pub baron’s Spanish Mission mansion leads Brisbane trophy surge](https://www.afr.com/property/residential/pub-baron-s-spanish-mission-mansion-leads-brisbane-trophy-surge-20260414-p5znvq) A string of luxury mansions have joined Brisbane’s buoyant market, which continues to outperform its southern rivals. - [Property development](https://www.afr.com/topic/property-development-60u) ### [\$2.7b luxury apartment dream crumbles into receivers’ site sale](https://www.afr.com/property/commercial/2-7b-luxury-apartment-tower-dream-crumbles-into-receivers-site-sale-20260415-p5zo0s) Lenders to the developer have ordered the sale of two landholdings intended for the high-profile SthBank by Beulah residential project. - [Residential property](https://www.afr.com/topic/residential-property-6fuo) ### [Domain hires private drone army to reshape home listings](https://www.afr.com/companies/media-and-marketing/domain-hires-private-drone-army-to-reshape-home-listings-20260413-p5znd0) Domain will hire up to 60 drone pilots and roll out technology for internal walkthroughs of residential listings, as the battle intensifies for market share. Advertisement ## [Wealth](https://www.afr.com/wealth) - [Private equity](https://www.afr.com/topic/private-equity-huj) [![AFR COMPOSITE - Jayne Hrdlicka, Paul Hitchcock and Rob Coombe. ](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.9806%2C$multiply_2%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_75/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/652e7087606c36cf379b42de034ebb045ebd7f30)](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/private-equity-career-guide-how-to-succeed-and-what-you-ll-be-paid-20260319-p5qcsa) ### [Private equity career guide: How to succeed and what you’ll be paid](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/leaders/private-equity-career-guide-how-to-succeed-and-what-you-ll-be-paid-20260319-p5qcsa) Private equity-style paydays are out of reach for most Australian CEOs. Then again, running businesses owned by the likes of KKR and Bain Capital is not for everyone. - [Rich celebrities](https://www.afr.com/topic/rich-celebrities-1mrq) ### [Money can most definitely buy happiness. Ask Lauren Sanchez Bezos](https://www.afr.com/life-and-luxury/arts-and-culture/money-can-most-definitely-buy-happiness-ask-lauren-sanchez-bezos-20260414-p5zntd) As half of an unfathomably powerful couple, Sanchez Bezos seems to have influenced the uber-rich to stop apologising and start enjoying themselves. - [Cryptocurrencies](https://www.afr.com/topic/cryptocurrencies-hpc) ### [His wife called him ‘crazy’ for buying bitcoin. Then it soared 3000pc](https://www.afr.com/wealth/investing/his-wife-called-him-crazy-for-buying-bitcoin-then-it-soared-3000pc-20260114-p5ntv4) Older investors are embracing cryptocurrency for diversification, but the lack of dividends and volatility make it a high-risk investment heading into retirement. ## [Technology](https://www.afr.com/technology) - [AI](https://www.afr.com/topic/artificial-intelligence-5ui) [![Anduril’s autonomous air vehicle, Fury, which recently began production at the company’s new factory outside Columbus, Ohio.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_1.0067%2C$multiply_1%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_701%2C$y_902/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/61e8458a2a4fc232be19478d3b3835242f153f1a472fd5233ae245d60d54fd9f)](https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/mutually-automated-destruction-the-escalating-global-ai-arms-race-20260413-p5znhp) ### [Mutually automated destruction: The escalating global AI arms race](https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/mutually-automated-destruction-the-escalating-global-ai-arms-race-20260413-p5znhp) China, the US and Russia have ramped up their contest over AI-backed weapons and military systems. The build-up is comparable to the dawn of the nuclear weapons age. - [Mergers & acquisitions](https://www.afr.com/topic/mergers---acquisitions-1mpf) [![Amazon satellites were launched into space on rockets from Florida’s Cape Canaveral in April.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)](https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/amazon-to-buy-satellite-firm-globalstar-for-16-3b-in-bid-to-rival-musk-20260415-p5zny8) ### [Amazon to buy satellite firm Globalstar for \$16.3b in bid to rival Musk](https://www.afr.com/world/north-america/amazon-to-buy-satellite-firm-globalstar-for-16-3b-in-bid-to-rival-musk-20260415-p5zny8) The deal is part of the tech giant’s push into satellite communications as it seeks to take on Elon Musk’s Starlink. - [AI](https://www.afr.com/topic/artificial-intelligence-5ui) [![Ben Riley had started a newsletter to help people make better decisions about when and how to use generative AI – but seemed that AI’s oncological advice had led his own father astray.](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)](https://www.afr.com/technology/he-warned-about-the-dangers-of-ai-if-only-his-father-had-listened-20260414-p5znsv) ### [He warned about the dangers of AI. If only his father had listened](https://www.afr.com/technology/he-warned-about-the-dangers-of-ai-if-only-his-father-had-listened-20260414-p5znsv) Ben Riley was already writing about the risks of chatbots when his dad started trusting AI over his doctor. ## [Work & Careers](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers) - [AI](https://www.afr.com/topic/artificial-intelligence-5ui) [![Governments, employers and workers are all struggling to discern whether AI represents a threat or an opportunity.](https://static.ffx.io/images/$zoom_0.3311%2C$multiply_3%2C$ratio_1.777778%2C$width_1059%2C$x_0%2C$y_0/t_crop_custom/c_scale%2Cw_140%2Cq_88%2Cf_auto/9699dbd5d16d2a7fa798f6e6b05efe6c0c449d4c79ab3300c3031fdd7f6a9dcb)](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/careers/rather-than-coming-for-your-job-ai-could-extend-your-weekend-instead-20260410-p5zmwb) ### [Rather than coming for your job, AI could extend your weekend instead](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/careers/rather-than-coming-for-your-job-ai-could-extend-your-weekend-instead-20260410-p5zmwb) As governments, employers and workers struggle to discern whether AI represents a threat or opportunity, bosses may need to share the gains with staff members. - [Workplace disputes](https://www.afr.com/topic/workplace-disputes-1mtu) ### [HR manager to be grilled in test of ‘right to disconnect’ boundaries](https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/hr-manager-to-be-grilled-in-test-of-right-to-disconnect-boundaries-20260410-p5zmt2) A Fair Work Commission ruling shows that employees are using Labor’s new laws to stop performance management and disciplinary actions. 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