Inside Qantas' Chairman's Lounge, power abuse and what happens in Canberra

Joe Aston, author of The Chairman's Lounge and prolific financial journalist, joins Owen Rask to dive into corporate ethics, the role of journalists and Qantas' control over the business elite, on this episode of The Australian Finance Podcast. Get Joe's book: Amazon: https://www.amazon.com.au/Chairmans-Lounge-inside-story-Qantas/dp/1761429760 Audible: https://www.amazon.com.au/Chairmans-Lounge-Inside-Story-Qantas/dp/B0D9WJYSGJ Topics covered: 1:30 - How Joe keeps companies accountable 8:45 - Harvey Norman red flags 15:30 - Joe Aston's research process 23:00 - Joe Aston on Qantas story 26:46 - What is the Chairmans Lounge? 32:30 - Virgin & Qatar coming for Qantas? 36:20 - Finding sources in journalism 38:00 - Bias in journalism 46:15 - Power abuse in business 50:45 - Youth is wasted on the young ~~ Partner resources ~~ Join Pearler using code “RASK” for $15 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/Pearler Get 50% off your first two months using PocketSmith: https://bit.ly/R-PocketSmith ~~ Rask Resources ~~ All services: https://bit.ly/R-services Financial Planning: https://bit.ly/R-plan  Invest with us: https://bit.ly/R-invest  Access Show Notes: https://bit.ly/R-notes  Ask a question: https://bit.ly/R-quest  DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you’re confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices