We need to be aware of the malign influence our own billionaires have overseas.

Murdoch family falls under this idea as well, and I’m sure plenty more. Even Macquarie bank needs a kicking for how they’ve treated british water.

We need to begin holding our own accountable, economically or criminally, especially when their actions undermine the democratic will of our closest allies. What weakens our allies weakens us. These people are messing with Australia’s National Security and our ability to rely on stable and unified partners.

I’d expect the security services to at minimum have a strong, quiet word with Ms Rinehart about her conduct here.

  • NathAEnglish
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    7 days ago

    A peek into her mind:

    The globe is sadly groaning with debt, poverty and strife
    And billions now are pleading to enjoy a better life
    Their hope lies with resources buried deep within the earth
    And the enterprise and capital which give each project worth

    Is our future threatened with massive debts run up by political hacks
    Who dig themselves out by unleashing rampant tax
    The end result is sending Australian investment, growth and jobs offshore
    This type of direction is harmful to our core

    Some envious unthinking people have been conned
    To think prosperity is created by waving a magic wand
    Through such unfortunate ignorance, too much abuse is hurled
    Against miners, workers and related industries who strive to build the world

    Develop North Australia, embrace multiculturalism and welcome short term foreign workers to our shores
    To benefit from the export of our minerals and ores
    The world’s poor need our resources: do not leave them to their fate
    Our nation needs special economic zones and wiser government, before it is too late

    - Gina, 2012

    She wrote this “poem”, had it imprented onto a plaque. Then, she placed a massive rock in front of a cheap market/shopping centre in Perth.
    https://theworstofperth.com/2012/02/13/la-gina/