Technology figures including Afterpay founders rise up AFR rich list rankings, reflecting ‘changing nature’ of Australian economyGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s rich have continued to grow their fortunes, with the tech and property sectors creating more of our top earners, according to this year’s Australian Financial Review’s rich list.Gina Rinehart has kept her top spot for the fifth year in a row on the annual list, which reveals the total wealth of the 200 richest people in Australia increased 11% to $624.9bn, even as the country struggled with high inflation and a cost-of-living crisis.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
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Author : Cait Kelly
Publish date : 2024-06-01 02:00:19
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