Packer, Kerry
The death of Kerry Packer, Australia's richest man, has left his son James, 38, in control of the family media and gambling empire, Publishing & Broadcasting. James, who currently holds the title of chairman, has been groomed by his father to take over the company and has been
Packer, Kerry
Kerry Packer, a media mogul and cricket enthusiast, passed away at the age of 68, leaving behind a legacy that transformed the sport of cricket. With a net worth of over £1 billion, he was Australia's richest man, and his impact on the game is still remembered today.
Prime ministers
The Australian Prime Minister, Mr. Keating, has hinted at a possible revision of the country's cross-media ownership laws as media mogul Kerry Packer's stake in Fairfax increases, raising concerns over the potential for a shake-up in the media landscape. Mr. Keating has accused Mr. Packer of
Prime ministers
The recent purchases made by Publishing and Broadcasting Limited (PBL) have been met with criticism from the Prime Minister's office, who accused Mr. Kerry Packer of an about-face in his views on foreign ownership of media. However, Mr. Brian Powers, the managing director of PBL, maintains that the
