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This week on Inside Business
The normally very private Gina Rinehart has hit headlines this week, first with her share raid on Fairfax Media and then the lifting of suppression orders on her stoush with her children. Inside Business takes a look at all of that and we talk to one of the nation's most experienced bankers, Stuart Grimshaw of the Bank of Queensland.
BOQ chief backs franchise benefits
Bank of Queensland CEO Stuart Grimshaw tells Alan Kohler his company's unique franchise model works well for them and their customers.
Gina Rinehart hits the headlines
Senior business commentator for The Age and Sydney Morning Herald Adele Ferguson, The Australian's business columnist John Durie and Australian Fund Monitors CEO Chris Gosselin discuss Gina Rinehart's Fairfax raid.
Palmer launches QR National lawsuit
The Inside Business panel discuss mining magnate Clive Palmer's $8 billion lawsuit against QR National.
Optus wins copyright law challenge
The panel discuss the Federal Court's finding that Optus did not breach copyright by showing sports online with its TV Now service.
Rivalry between Coles and Woolworths intensifies
The panel discuss the continuing battle for profits between Australia's supermarket giants Coles and Woolworths.
Facebook launches public float
The panel discuss Facebook's public float this week and whether it is a good idea to buy shares in the company.
Final thoughts
The panel give their thoughts and observations for the week, including on the former RBS chief Fred Goodwin who has been stripped of his knighthood.
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