BlueScope hit by cheap China steel, energy costs; Police embroiled in Rex's board dispute

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Ensuring the survival of Australia’s steelmaking capacity will require ongoing co-operation from all levels of government, BlueScope boss Mark Vassella has warned.

The bitter dispute between Rex’s former chairman Lim Kim Hai and his successor John Sharp has now resulted in a complaint of criminal behaviour to the Australian Federal Police.

Suncorp boss Steve Johnston has a once-in-a-generation chance to rebuild his insurer from the ground up. He just needs to bring investors along, writes Eric Johnston.