In Conversation with Joe Aston

For more than a decade, Mr Aston reshaped The Australian Financial Review’s Rear Window column into a must-read daily fixture, exposing power plays and holding political and corporate leaders to account.

Mr Aston has continued to shake up the media landscape with his bestselling 2024 memoir The Chairman’s Lounge and the launch of Rampart, a premium news publication focused on Australian business and finance.

A former political adviser and corporate speechwriter, Mr Aston brings a rare blend of insider access, sharp wit, and journalistic precision. This breakfast promises a candid and compelling discussion with one of Australia’s most fearless and original commentators.