Good morning, Metcash CEO Doug Jones has savaged the Albanese government for its attack on the supermarket sector and repeating the unfounded accusation that grocers are profit gouging, which he describes as “inflammatory language” designed to win votes, and a “gross oversimplification” of how the business works. Meanwhile, global streaming firm DAZN has formally acquired News Corp’s Foxtel in a $3.4bn deal that will reshape Australia’s media and sport landscape, following approval from the Foreign Investment Review Board. And chief business correspondent Perry Williams reveals the three frontrunners who have emerged in the battle to replace Santos chief executive Kevin Gallagher amid expectations the long-serving oil and gas boss may step down once a $6m golden handcuff deal expires at the end of 2025. |