The former defence minister was spotted at dinner with the News Corp columnist, a prominent critic of Brittany Higgins, days after the Federal Court’s decision.
The pair, who played their own side roles in this sad affair, had been at a conference organised by conservative think tank The Institute of Public Affairs out west, along with Lehrmann’s former barristerThe conservative columnist became one of the broadsheet’s go-to correspondents on matters pertaining to Lehrmann and Higgins, occasionally blurring the line between reporter and #MeToo-critical opinionator, and in the process, managing to commit one of journalism’s cardinal sins by becoming a...
“I can confirm that we had dinner at one of Fremantle’s newest restaurants after we both attended a conference nearby,” Reynolds told CBD.has finally landed on his feet. Following much speculation in Liberal circles about Ayres’ next move, the former Penrith MP, who lost his seat at the 2023 state election, has been appointed chief executive of the Urban Development Institute of Australia’s NSW branch, an industry group representing property developers.
CBD always suspected Ayres was destined for a stint in the industry lobbying game, following a tried and tested path for former politicians, especially those with one eye on a future comeback.
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