Love him or loathe him, Daniel Andrews’ office comprised one of the most effective political machines Melbourne has ever seen. And now that the dream is over, some of his most powerful operatives are ready to cash in.
Andrews’ ex-chief of staff Lissie Ratcliff, her deputy Jessie McCrone, former director of strategy Ben Foster, and former director of media Adam Sims are starting an eponymous advisory firm. It’s due to open its doors on April 2, presumably once Sims finishes out his notice period at IFM.
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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
Mark Di Stefano is Rear Window columnist, based in the Sydney newsroom. He previously worked at BuzzFeed, the Financial Times and The Information before joining the Financial Review as a media and tech correspondent. Connect with Mark on Twitter. Email Mark at mark.distefano@afr.com
