August 2021
Packer led an ‘evolving’ cultural reform process: John Alexander
The former Crown CEO rejects claims an ‘Old Crown’ was to blame for the extensive misconduct uncovered at the company.
- Hannah Wootton
October 2020
- Opinion
- The AFR View
Easy decision to make on Crown's NSW licence
A bullying culture, criminal influence in casinos, a negligent board and a charade of independence. It is hard to see how Crown's licence can proceed in its present form.
- The AFR View
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Restrictions on the cards at Crown
An inquiry into the suitability of Crown Resorts to hold a gaming licence at Barangaroo in Sydney is not going well. It is hard not to see the company facing restrictions on its business.
- Tony Boyd
March 2020
Liberal MP wants negative gearing capped to control house prices
John Alexander says that with four interest rate cuts to a record low 0.5 per cent, it is now time for an 'economic lever' to regulate the market.
- Matthew Cranston
January 2020
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
Crown steps into real world with change at the top
There’s no place for executive chairmen in listed companies in 2020, particularly where the presence of a large, powerful shareholder such as James Packer demands strong independent governance.
- James Thomson
James Packer backs Crown reshuffle
Billionaire James Packer backs the reshuffle that has Crown Resorts executive chairman John Alexander making way for former Liberal senator Helen Coonan.
- James Thomson
- Opinion
- Chanticleer
10 CEOs under pressure in 2020
With markets near record highs, investors will be nervously watching earnings. Here are 10 CEOs who will be under more scrutiny than usual in 2020.
- James Thomson
August 2019
Crown's rollercoaster not over yet
After a week of controversy, Crown Resorts investors are staying focused on the long-term outlook, and its new casino in Sydney.
- James Thomson and Sarah Turner