How rent seekers and lobbyists work  – The Casino Licence  In February 2012, James Packer proposed building a hotel-casino on the Sydney Harbour foreshore at Barangaroo. The NSW premier and opposition leader were quick to back the idea, saying it would bring jobs and tourists to Sydney. Both major parties ignored the public interest. In … Continue reading GRATTAN INSTITUTE. Special deals for special interests. Packer’s casino licence… Continue reading »