CEOs attack red tape; James Hardie crashes 28pc; workers back WFH, 4 day week

Thursday 21 August 2025

Business leaders line up to attack the government over productivity and red tape. 

And more, including:

• James Hardie crashes almost 28 pc after a slowdown in the US market. 
• Prime Minister Anthony Albanese dismisses criticism from the Israeli leader, who called him ‘weak’. 
• Australians want more flexibility at work
• US President Donald Trump meets with the bosses of BHP and RIo Tinto in Washington

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