13 October 2008
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Unemployment rates have risen, consumer confidence is down and it's inevitable that Australia will be affected by the global economic collapse. News of job cuts is mostly well received by shareholders and the markets but is that always the best way of shoring up business and coping with a tough economic climate? And what are the prospects for those affected by the different sides of the market; those workers looking ahead to retirement but watching their super funds lose value. Are they going to be forced to stay in the job longer? Looking for your views in Australia Talks.
Guests
Peter Kenyon
Professor, Economic Policy, Graduate School of Business at Curtin University of Technology
Anthony Schiavo
Human Resources and Finance Company, Mercer
Steve Dargavel
Victorian state secretary, Australian Manufacturing Workers Union
Heather Ridout
Chief Executive, Australian Industry Group
Presenter
Paul Barclay
Story Researcher and Producer
Debra McCoy
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