In the highly regulated gaming industry, angling for political influence is unceasing. Still, the industry’s svengali is usually better at it. Sportsbet’s decision to sponsor a Rockpool fundraiser for then-shadow comms minister Michelle Rowland – followed up three days before the election with another $10,000 in cash – was nothing if not ham-fisted.
Such boardroom dinners usually involve over a dozen different companies keen on the access. By virtue of their wide attendance, they might as well be public.
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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
