First published in 2006

This edition published in 2007

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Chenoweth, Neil.

Packer’s lunch.

Includes index.
ISBN 978 1 74175 323 3 (pbk.).

1. Packer, Kerry, 1937-2005. 2. Kennedy, Trevor.
3. Richardson, Graham, 1949- . 4. Rivkin, Rene, 1944-2005.
5. Capitalism and mass media - Australia. 6. Capitalists and
financiers - Australia - Biography. 7. Stockbrokers -
Australia - Biography. 8. Australia - Economic conditions -
1990-2001. 9. Australia - Economic conditions - 2001- .
I. Title.

332.60994

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