Three sliding-doors moments defined ACCC boss Gina Cass-Gottlieb’s life
When Gina Cass-Gottlieb was hired, some said she was too close to big business. With a blockbuster case against the supermarkets, she’s instead proven to be a godsend for the federal government.
“We never consult with government on our priorities,” Cass-Gottlieb says. Nic Walker
It was the last great battle between Kerry Packer and Kerry Stokes that cemented Gina Cass-Gottlieb’s confidence in her ability to go toe-to-toe with the most ruthless players in corporate Australia.
The year was 2005, and Packer wanted the five-year AFL broadcast rights for his Nine Network. He was willing to pay $780 million to get them – up from $500 million for the previous deal. When Nine’s bid was lobbed just before Christmas, the newspapers reported it as the “richest TV deal” in Australian sports history.
Ronald MizenPolitical correspondentRonald Mizen is the Financial Review’s political correspondent, reporting from the press gallery at Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Ronald on Twitter. Email Ronald at ronald.mizen@afr.com
