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The Reserve Bank is likely to be relieved that the Fair Work Commission announced a smaller-than-expected wage increase, economists believe.

Qatar Airways is ‘positive’ of landing more flights into Australia as the Gulf carrier confirms interest in a Virgin Australia stake.

The industry super lobby group is calling for retirees to be allowed to receive contributions into decumulation accounts as it taps Ann Sherry as its new chair. 


Perry Williams
Business editor
The markets


Commentary
How politics scuppered BHP, Anglo’s mega deal
By ROBERT GOTTLIEBSEN
Business Columnist
It wasn’t just about a global takeover offer. South Africa was deeply involved in one of the most tense elections of the post Mandela era, and the deal became a campaign football.
Latest news
RBA likely relieved by minimum wage decision
The Reserve Bank is likely relieved that the Fair Work Commission announced a smaller-than-expected wage increase, economists believe.
By DAVID ROGERS
Qatar CEO ‘positive’ of more flights amid Virgin stake interest
The airline is ‘positive’ of landing more flights into Australia as the Gulf carrier confirms interest in a Virgin Australia stake.
By ROBYN IRONSIDE
Billionaire battle: Blundy poaches Smiggle boss from Lew
It’s a battle of the retail billionaires. Brett Blundy has poached the boss of stationery store Smiggle from Solomon Lew’s Premier Investments to run Lovisa. It comes just months after luring Mark McInnes over.
By ELI GREENBLAT
‘End ban on retiree super contributions’
The industry super lobby group is calling for retirees to be allowed to receive contributions into decumulation accounts as it taps Ann Sherry as its new chair.
By CLIONA O’DOWD
TPG fires fresh shot in NBN war
The telco has launched its most ‘aggressive’ broadband plans to date as it looks to undercut the NBN.
By JARED LYNCH