Michael Photios
Michael Photios is a former New South Wales Liberal politician known for his insights into political dynamics and the importance of dissenting voices within party structures. He recently commented on Matt Kean's career-defining ability to uphold his beliefs on climate change, highlighting the rarity of such principled stances in the current political climate.
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Michael Photios is a long-time Liberal powerbroker and lobbyist influencing party leadership.
Can Liberal leader survive his party’s killing season?
Australia· 2025-10-29
Michael Photios is a Liberal moderate powerbroker running Premier National, a lobbying firm.
ICAC witness to courtroom stoush over sewer mainAustralia· 2025-10-13
Michael Photios is a Liberal lobbyist who helped maintain Justin Hemmes' relationships within the party.
How Justin Hemmes influenced Wynyard light rail stop placement through Andrew Constance’s officeAustralia· 2025-08-21
Michael Photios is a factional powerbroker in the Liberal party.
Former Greens Leader Adam Bandt’s new gig; Chris Rath marriedAustralia· 2025-07-09
Powerbroker Michael Photios helped Merivale secure 20 meetings with the former Liberal government between 2019 and 2023.
Liberals distance themselves from Merivale’s Justin HemmesAustralia· 2025-07-01
Michael Photios is a former Liberal MP and lobbyist who has been closely associated with Justin Hemmes.
How Justin Hemmes transformed from party-boy billionaire to political operatorAustralia· 2025-06-30
Michael Photios is the faction’s boss who insisted on critical attendance at a post-election gathering.
Richard Marles and MMA boxer son Sam Marles, Lisa Neville, and moderate Liberals lick their woundsAustralia· 2025-05-06
Michael Photios, a former NSW Liberal politician, named his former colleague’s ability to follow his lights as career-defining.
MPs’ dissenting opinions must not be silencedAustralia· 2025-03-20
