The Fin Jetsetting, love scandals and hypocrites: Rear Window’s 2025
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Dec 22, 2025 Mark Di Stefano and Hannah Wootton, columnists at the Australian Financial Review, delve into a year rife with corporate and political hypocrisy. They discuss Mike Cannon-Brookes' surprising private jet purchase while promoting climate action. Hannah reveals the fallout from Slater and Gordon's leaked salary email, exposing workplace culture issues. The duo also tackles the consequences of workplace romances and predicts pressures in 2026, including scrutiny on banks and the impact of AI trends. It's a whirlwind of scandals and insights!
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Hypocrisy Exposed In Public Figures
- 2025 exposed widespread hypocrisy among high-profile figures who preach one thing and act differently privately.
- Mark Di Stefano argues transparency and scrutiny are key to holding leaders to account.
Green Promises Versus Business Reality
- Andrew 'Twiggy' Forrest promoted green projects while cutting billions from green hydrogen investments and using a private jet.
- Hannah Wootton highlights this as emblematic of mixed signals from billionaire environmental advocates.
Climate Crusader Buying A Private Jet
- Mike Cannon-Brookes, a vocal climate advocate, bought a private jet which contradicted his public stance.
- Mark Di Stefano detailed how the jet purchase and other moves undermined his green credentials.