We recently noted the perplexing fact that Melbourne’s The Australian Club thought it a good idea to elect Nicholas Smedley to a position of authority.
Sure, he’s the son of late billionaire industrialist Peter Smedley and a former investment banker, property developer and club powerbroker. But in 2007, Smedley jnr pleaded guilty to two assault charges and one count of criminal damage involving his ex-fiancee.
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Myriam Robin is a senior writer based in the Melbourne newsroom. She has previously been a Rear Window columnist and editor, and before that reported on financial markets and media. Connect with Myriam on Twitter. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com
