Michael Barnes

Michael Barnes

politician Australia

Michael Barnes is the NSW Crime Commissioner, known for his critical stance on the gambling industry's role in money laundering. He has been a vocal advocate for reforms aimed at curbing illicit financial activities in poker machines, emphasizing the need for mandatory cashless gaming to combat the flow of dirty money through pubs and clubs in New South Wales.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
46,789
Power
2,532$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 2 5.00 0.18% +0% 25,499,884 46,789 $1,380,000 2,532$
Totals 2 25,499,884 46,789 $1,380,000 2,532$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Michael Barnes is the outgoing NSW Crime Commission chief who commented on the difficulty of reclaiming corrupt funds linked to Eddie Obeid. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Eddie Obeid’s family trust stake in $30m Bankstown metro high-rise

Australia Australia: Michael Barnes, the NSW Crime Commissioner, stated that pursuing a criminal confiscation case against the Obeids was not feasible. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: Corrupt former Labor minister back in court next year

Australia Australia: NSW Crime Commissioner Michael Barnes said pubs and clubs could no longer plead ignorance to dealing in the proceeds of crime. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: how much more evidence is needed on dirty money and pokies