Michael Barnes
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.
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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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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Australia:
Michael Barnes declared he had given up the chase for the $30 million that Eddie Obeid made from a corrupt coal licence deal.
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Australia:
Michael Barnes is the outgoing NSW Crime Commission chief who commented on the difficulty of reclaiming corrupt funds linked to Eddie Obeid.
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Australia:
Michael Barnes, the NSW Crime Commissioner, stated that pursuing a criminal confiscation case against the Obeids was not feasible.
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Australia:
NSW Crime Commissioner Michael Barnes said pubs and clubs could no longer plead ignorance to dealing in the proceeds of crime.
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