Federal Attorney-GeneralMark Dreyfusand NSW PremierChris Minnsare headlining the event hosted by Sky’s inexorableSharri Markson.

Also there,federal Opposition LeaderPeter Dutton. But not Prime MinisterAnthony Albanese. We asked the PM’s office why,but,given Tuesday was a busy old day withthat rate cut,we were not expecting too nimble a response.

It seems the PM is heading to Adelaide for the Future SA Forum presented by theAdelaide Advertiserand can’t do both. Turns out that event is on Friday and Dutton is appearing there as well as at Sky News. Maybe Albo is heading over a day early to spread the news about the cut by the RBA.

Also appearing on Sky News will be antisemitism special envoyJillian Segal,Israeli ambassadorAmir Maimon,celebrity judgeMichael Lee,singerDeborah Conway,Liberal MPJulian Leeser,academicGreg Craven,Executive Council of Australian Jewry’s co-chiefAlex Ryvchin,and former prime ministerJohn Howard. We are sure Albo can tune in,wherever he ends up.

Dog days

This week,CBD brought word thatSteve Griffin,chief executive of the Greyhound Welfare and Integrity Commission,has been offered the vacant top job at Greyhound Racing NSW.

Given the turbulence at that organisation since the release of a former chief vet’s report documenting widespread animal cruelty that led to the departure of former chief executiveRob Macaulaylast year,some certainty at the top couldn’t come soon enough.

But Griffin’s job running the regulator currently leading an inquiry into GRNSW seemed to raise a few concerns among industry insiders,and Racing MinisterDavid Harris’office. Then things started to get a little murky. We were told the board was set to meet on Monday to confirm Griffin’s appointment. Then we heard the meeting did not go ahead.

Then GRNSW told us that no,there was never supposed to be a meeting this week. The body also said it was nearing the end of an “independent and thorough” search for Macaulay’s replacement,which involved input from former premierMorris Iemma.

“When GRNSW is in a position to make an announcement it will do so.”

Last we heard,Griffin has been offered the job,but both parties are figuring out the nitty-gritty. But all this vagary can’t stop us from wondering what’s taking them so damn long.

Lone luncher

SPOTTED:Former prime ministerJohn Howarddining alone at the Australian Club at Macquarie Street,Sydney on Monday. Where better to get some peace and quiet away from the 21st century than an all-male club? Howard,of course,is a member,as are most retired Liberal Party grandees. Unless your name isScott Morrison,brutally rejected last year.

Our spies spotted Howard tucking into a ham sandwich cut into four,sipping on a glass of tomato juice and flicking through a copy of what looked likeThe Spectator.

Despite the stuffy convention that solo diners are to be left undisturbed in the club,a few people even bowled Howard up for a chat.

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