Andrew Demetriou’s testimony was “unedifying”. John Alexander’s take on his relationship with James Packer is “blind to reality or lacking in candour”. Robert Rankin’s stint as Crown Resorts chairman was “lacklustre”. And Geoff Dixon’s failure to recognise risks for the casino operator is “inexplicable”.

In her report into the suitability of Crown as a casino operator in Sydney, Commissioner Patricia Bergin unflinchingly assessed the work and evidence of high-profile businesspeople by weighing their testimony and actions with their obligations, and gave her final assessment without any corporate speak.