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Martin Pakula’s sporting conflicts branch in a new direction

Having exhausted all the sporting codes he can get work with, Martin Pakula has turned to one of their main benefactors for his latest job. The former Victorian Labor MP is advising betting giant Sportsbet.

As an ex-state minister for tourism and sport, trade and racing, it’s quite the coup for a company pushing the federal government to keep gambling dollars rolling in despite pressure on politicians for tougher regulations.

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Hannah Wootton is a Rear Window columnist, based in Melbourne. Connect with Hannah on Twitter. Email Hannah at hannah.wootton@afr.com

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