The Fin Rear Window’s year in review: the scoops, the scandals, the power plays
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Dec 18, 2024 Myriam Robin, the outgoing editor of Rear Window for The Australian Financial Review, shares captivating insights into Australia's housing crisis led by an ambitious megalomaniac. She discusses the column's biggest scoop and highlights the tensions among elite clubs grappling with new norms of inclusion. The fallout from the PWC tax leak and Qantas’s struggles reveal deep corporate vulnerabilities. With a reflective take on her impactful career, Myriam provides a compelling overview of scandals and power plays defining Australia's business landscape.
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Indispensable Founders Under Scrutiny
- Some founders, like Richard White and Chris Ellison, face scrutiny despite their perceived indispensability.
- This highlights the tension between a founder's value and their actions.
Banducci's PR Mishaps
- Woolworths CEO Brad Banducci faced criticism for walking out of an interview and refusing to explain a financial metric.
- This fueled public perception of supermarkets not prioritizing customer well-being during the cost of living crisis.
V'landys and the Housing Crisis
- Peter V'landys's controversial proposal to build housing on Rosehill Racecourse has drawn criticism and allegations.
- Rear Window supports the plan, highlighting V'landys as a powerful figure using his influence for a greater good.
