BHP, CBA, Qantas industrial fights; ASX new high; AI forecast to add $100b to economy

Friday 7 August 2026

BHP, Commonwealth Bank and Qantas are embroiled in industrial disputes as union power increases.

• The local share market hits another new high
• AI predicted to add $100 billion to the economy in ten year’s time
• Pauline Hanson explains the types of immigrants she wants to come to Australia
• Electric vehicle sales continue to climb

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