Rupert Murdoch showed foresight in a tough industry, but intrigue surrounds the empire. Here are ten thoughtful opinion pieces from the last week.
There may not be another mogul like Rupert Murdoch As a business owner, the Australian media magnate showed usual foresight in a tough and politically contentious industry. — The AFR View
Lachlan has the nod, but Succession drama continues Intrigue surrounds the Murdoch media empire after the announcement that Rupert is handing over the reins to his son, Lachlan. — Andrew Clark
Lachlan Murdoch’s succession may end a tumultuous 12 months for the family’s two companies. David Rowe
PM’s inch-deep COVID inquiry treats us all like idiots PM’s inch-deep COVID inquiry treats us all like idiots The government would have more credibility had it just broken its promise altogether and had no inquiry. — Phillip Coorey
Richard Goyder’s last supper Six weeks before the company’s AGM, members of the Qantas board are in more shit than a sewage farm duck. — Joe Aston
Qantas goes soft on pay, kicks can down the road Qantas chairman Richard Goyder needs his executives to fire-up for the post-Alan Joyce era. Pay is a big part of that. — Anthony Macdonald
AI can be the solution to retirement financial illiteracy Technology is likely to play a critical role in unlocking digital solutions for providing retirees with simple, affordable advice. — Alexis George
It’s not just the ‘Remainers’ whingeing – Britain really is broken Post-Brexit gloom has spread from the Remainers to the Tory tribe. Some hope Britain can respond with pragmatism, but this pessimism could breed paralysis. — Hans Van Leeuwen
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