James Packer: From Media Mogul to an Actively Passive Investor

An interview series brought to you by Joe Aston. The full interview with James Packer is available exclusively for Rampart subscribers - go to rampart.news to watch now.  In this first episode of the Rampart Talks series, Joe Aston sat down with James for a conversation that spans Crown, the Murdochs, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu, mental health and his profound dislike of the former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews.  Rampart Talks is brought to you by RESOLVE Forensic, BHP and Ray White Commercial. About Joe Aston: Joe Aston is one of Australia’s most influential commentators on business, finance and politics. For 12 years, he struck fear into the hearts of the nation’s political and corporate leaders, transforming The Australian Financial Review’s Rear Window into the nation’s premier daily column. In 2024, he became a best-selling author with the publication of his first book, The Chairman’s Lounge: The Inside Story of How Qantas Sold Us Out. And in 2025, he launched Rampart, a premium subscription news publication specialising in Australian business and finance.  Follow Joe Aston on LinkedIn and X. Follow Rampart on LinkedIn, Instagram, X, YouTube. Rampart Talks Producer: Eliza Harvey Production/Editing: Mentored Studios  Technical and commercial support: Squiz Media