Crown report exposes ‘power of money’ and lobbying
Former NSW premier Barry O’Farrell and journalists who uncritically backed billionaire James Packer’s Sydney casino dream should feel embarrassed by the Crown inquiry report.
If former NSW premier Barry O’Farrell and cheerleading journalists who uncritically backed billionaire James Packer’s dream to open a Sydney casino bother to read the Crown inquiry’s detailed report, they should feel embarrassed.
Former Supreme Court judge Patricia Bergin’s damning investigation paints a picture of politicians and other influencers – who should have known better – helping to swiftly change the laws in 2012-13 to grant Packer’s wish for a six-star casino on prized public land at Sydney’s Barangaroo.
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John Kehoe is economics editor at Parliament House, Canberra. He writes on economics, politics and business. John was Washington correspondent covering Donald Trump’s first election. He joined the Financial Review in 2008 from Treasury. Connect with John on Twitter. Email John at jkehoe@afr.com
