Three years ago I asked Harold Mitchell if he hoped for or expected benefits from his numerous donations, including to politicians.
After all, the Melbourne businessman – despite a croaky, stream-of-consciousness speaking style accompanied by a high level of narrative repetition – had racked up a long list of arts and philanthropic chairmanships, presidencies and directorships.
Aaron PatrickSenior correspondentAaron Patrick is the senior correspondent. He writes about politics and business from the Sydney newsroom. Email Aaron at apatrick@afr.com
