Gina Rinehart

Gina Rinehart is an Australian mining magnate and businesswoman, known as one of the wealthiest people in the country. She is the Executive Chairman of Hancock Prospecting, a mining and agricultural company. Rinehart is currently newsworthy due to her significant political donations and provision of flights to various Australian politicians, primarily Pauline Hanson of One Nation and, previously, Cory Bernardi and Barnaby Joyce. Recent reports highlight Hanson's failure to properly declare these flights, leading to scrutiny over potential breaches of parliamentary rules and donation laws. Rinehart's company, Hancock Prospecting, also donated nearly $900,000 to the right-wing group Advance. Additionally, her company's bid to build a helipad at its new headquarters in Perth is facing opposition. These activities have raised questions about the influence of wealthy individuals and corporations on Australian politics and policy, and have drawn criticism from figures like Prime Minister Albanese.