Australia’s Richest Person Says Left Media Scared Liberals From Bold Trump-Like Agenda

Gina Rinehart was at Mar-a-Lago during the US election night.
Australia’s Richest Person Says Left Media Scared Liberals From Bold Trump-Like Agenda
Gina Rinehart attends the Australian 2024 Paris Olympic Games Swimming squad announcement at Brisbane Aquatic Centre in Queensland, Australia on June 15, 2024. Quinn Rooney/Getty Images
Monica O’Shea
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Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart says pressure from left wing media outlets successfully scared the centre-right Liberal Party away from adopting Trump-style policies during the election.

Rinehart’s comments were released publicly after the centre-left Australian Labor Party defeated the Coalition in a come-from-behind victory on May 3, despite dire polling last year suggesting the party could lose power.

Monica O’Shea
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Monica O’Shea is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked as a reporter for Motley Fool Australia, Daily Mail Australia, and Fairfax Regional Media. She can be reached at monica.o'[email protected]