The famous were out and about at the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix – including Australia’s most unobtrusive billionaire.
The Formula 1 grand prix is becoming like the Birdcage,say some attendees.
Victorian taxpayers have been left with a record bill from this year’s Formula 1 race,with runaway costs associated with the race outpacing the revenue generated by record attendances.
The Senate does not have the power to compel serving ministers or government officials but committee chair Matt Canavan suggested other people with knowledge of the Games may be forced to attend.
There was no formal request for federal Games funding,despite the state’s own business case assuming Canberra would cover more than $200 million in capital expenses.
When Martin Pakula made his parting speech to parliament in September,there was one point that had Opposition MPs nodding in fierce agreement.
The former Victorian state Labor tourism minister joins Helloworld as a non-executive director.
Legacy is a fickle thing in politics,and even more so in a pandemic,but COVID-19 has redefined the Labor leader,who has finished his second term even stronger than he started it. An extract from Sumeyya Ilanbey’s upcoming book,Daniel Andrews.
They each have their own reason for leaving,but the retirements of Lisa Neville,James Merlino,Martin Foley and Martin Pakula rip a hole out of cabinet that Daniel Andrews will find hard to fill.
With Premier Daniel Andrews,Treasurer Tim Pallas and outgoing 2IC James Merlino in her corner,Jacinta Allan is likely to become Victoria’s deputy premier on Saturday.