Gina Rinehart

Gina Rinehart is an Australian mining magnate and the chair of Hancock Prospecting, a privately owned mineral exploration and extraction company. She is a prominent figure in Australian business and politics. Rinehart is currently newsworthy due to several recent events. Firstly, Hancock Prospecting donated almost $900,000 to the right-wing political campaign group Advance. Secondly, One Nation MP Pauline Hanson and former Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce used Rinehart's private jet to visit flood-affected areas of Queensland. Lastly, the City of Perth is expected to block Hancock Prospecting's application to build a helipad at its new headquarters, citing concerns about noise disruption to local businesses. These events highlight Rinehart's significant political influence, her private wealth, and her company's ongoing business developments.