Why Tabcorp’s Gill McLachlan has banned pollies from the Birdcage
Politicians and journalists have been given short shrift, while Anthony Albanese and others will probably skip G.H. Mumm’s private jet theme.
Enjoying the Birdcage at the Melbourne Cup Carnival this year will be a bit like threading the eye of a needle. Exclusive and luxurious, yes, but excessive and ostentatious could get you cancelled.
Amid Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s widening Qantas seats upgrade scandal, most will probably avoid G.H. Mumm’s private jet theme this year.
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