Leaders face off; pay boost for health, childcare workers; Qantas pushes into banking

Thursday 17 April 2025 The federal leaders face off as the election temperature heats up.  And more, including: The Fair Work Commission awards pay rises of up to 30 per cent for hundreds of thousands of early childhood workers and health professionals.  Qantas pushes further into banking.  Plus boom times for insurers, and Nvidia’s share price tumbles as the global trade war hits the world’s biggest chipmaker. Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - what to do when you’re spending $500 a week more than you earn. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.