Tag: Kerry Stokes

West Australian Christmas Event Silences Renowned Performance Over Fears of Beijing Backlash

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has again managed to influence organisations within Australia, with event organisers of a nationally-broadcast Christmas parade taking place in Western Australia (WA) banning a renowned Falun Dafa performance of traditional Chinese culture. Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a traditional Chinese self-improvement discipline that consists of five meditative…


West Australian Christmas Event Banned Renowned Performance Over Fears of Beijing Backlash

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has again managed to influence organisations within Australia, with event organisers of a nationally-broadcast Christmas parade taking place in Western Australia (WA) banning a renowned Falun Dafa performance of traditional Chinese culture. Falun Dafa, also known as Falun Gong, is a traditional Chinese self-improvement discipline that consists of five meditative…


Australian Billionaire Kerry Stokes to Step Down as Chair of Seven Group

Australian media mogul Kerry Stokes has announced that he will step down as chairman of investment firm Seven Group Holdings after its annual general meeting in November. The diversified holdings group, which has investments in industrial services, oil and gas, and media, will be helmed by the Seven Group director and former Coca-Cola Amatil boss, Terry…


Australia’s Seven West Media Strikes Payment Deal With Google

One of Australia’s largest media groups has inked a deal with Google to pay for its news content, potentially bypassing the government’s News Media Bargaining Code. The agreement is expected to be finalised in 30 days and will see Seven West Media, one of the more prominent commercial media outlets so far, signing up to…