Kerry Packer - Full Version - House of Reps Select Committee on Print Media (4/11/91)

Our highlight-reel of this at KerryPacker.info now has 100,000 views, so we thought we'd make the source footage available (which we have permission to do). More important fierce neglected Australian history from John Singleton, Lang Hancock, Gina Rinehart, Neville Kennard and more is easily found at economics.org.au . Join the facebook conversation by liking / 243115492430776 .

[@jeffbrooks8024]

His comments about letting politicians loose with his tax dollars was just pure genius

[@maxfish4770]

And get more accurate by the day

[@whatwhyandwhos68]

The loss of Kerry’s generation, which is also my father’s generation, is one that can never be replaced. Australians today are a shadow of the Australians of old.

[@stephenholmes1036]

Agreed

[@keneblana]

When you know your subject inside and out, debate is a breeze. The man is an inspiration.

[@Mensch31]

Debate is a breeze when you continually lie, his bid lasted two weeks post this hearing…

[@johnsmith-mm1vt]

@@Mensch31 The first of the family built it up second generation consolidates it and third generation blow it.

[@grosvenorclub]

@@Mensch31 Well Fairfax ended well didn't it , basically a failed news media , doomed to ultimate failure unless it becomes like another Guardian Political party which maybe it is already .

[@dhadad9885]

There’s nothing inspiring about him. He reeks of arrogance.

[@thatguy2227]

​@@johnsmith-mm1vt Sadly often is the case. Definitely in this family.

[@BacktoGood1]

Packer was the GOAT of Australian business. Wiped the floor with the politicians.

[@brianarcher9727]

No lawyer, no backup, no bullshit. What a guy.

[@aliasbillsmith7200]

I have no idea what I’m watching or why, but I’m enjoying it. This man oozes confidence. His calm demeanor and assurance has me in awe. Well done sir, we’ll done.

[@karannagodsuriya8535]

What you watching is bunch of so called Aussie Aussie Rule makers been humiliated & shown up as Brainless toads' by one of the richest and brainiest men ever lived in the Lucky country.

[@kingkaiser7732]

This man was worth well over 1 billion dollars in the 1990’s

[@mishmohd]

confidence means nothing when your words are empty, mr. smith

[@inspiRational99]

Yeah - but you need to learn about the back-story and what happened after this appearance. A confident smiling assassin. He had to later withdraw from his position once the truth came out about his shady backroom dealings.

[@inspiRational99]

@@-olives Hahaha yeah... He was so full of shit. Kerry Packer is an excellent lesson in the power of charisma given how many people think so highly of him based on this charade. At 1:07:30 ---> kzbin.info/www/bejne/roCvk5WheJakp5I Packer is lying through his teeth. And it is one of the main cruxes of this entire 2 hour recording. The subsequent events to this hearing tell the full story. Amazing how easily people are bamboozled by a con man. Most of the irrelevant factoids he's spouting sound incredible because they're tid bits from the narrative of his own extremely powerful and privileged life. It's a peek behind the curtain so to speak. So, it is somewhat mesmerising. But on the substance of why he was appearing, he was doing his best at trying to hoodwink the inquiry and the public. To his credit, he pulled that off as far as he could control. Unfortunately the truth came out with respect to his relationship with Mr Black...

[@whattha930]

I can’t stop watching this. I envy his wit and his method of dealing with absolute fools.

[@burnsy9865]

We need more people like this, RIP Legend

[@gtoz1595]

30 years ago today since this recording took place. One of the greatest moments of Australian TV history!

[@ianlucas2003]

Absolutely awesome.

[@nyChannel09]

This mans vocabulary is perfect. Not too complicated and not too easy, just perfect imo

[@garethjks68]

Well he is speaking to idiots 🤣 so he is dumbing it down

[@nyChannel09]

@j88 i didnt either. I dont make an absolute statement except the following: I have not lived long enough to be that naive to think I know it all. Why do you think I watched him speak? To learn.

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

@@nyChannel09 Good! Well replied!

[@TheChazz1225]

It speaks volume that Kerry sits alone in front of the media and press there on the day, it looks like he represents the rest of Australia whilst answering to the Reps. You can tell who owns the room from the moment he states his name.

[@Harley04]

And yet they seem not to understand ha ha ha ha

[@oncall21]

The white elephant in the room is everyone there except for Kerry!

[@The_Candyman86]

I APPEAR HERE RELUCTANTLY . CLASSIC BILLIONAIRE MOGUL

[@astroemerald3175]

@@oncall21 No the Elephant n the room is the fact Packer paid a fraction of the taxes the rest of did . What a hero !!!

[@mister3722]

The man holds his own

[@sirwinstonlennon6486]

I can watch Kerry Packer speak all day. The man is a Beast!

[@oncall21]

Totally agree. He was like watching Howard Hughes in the CBA trial.

[@andrewcoursaris8824]

Genius u don't make all that money being a fool

[@Bokgat]

The government reps look like such baloney heads. Don’t even know the difference between a private or public company lol

[@anneshaw9681]

Wish i had him on my side on my Body Corporate Committee

[@billreeves6169]

you are a complete idiot

[@vodeankandosii3982]

Fascinating watching Kerry Packer fence with and destroy career politicians. Masterful.

[@quadman2005]

This man should have been prime minister of this country, Unlike the Muppets we have now or have had in the past.

[@NJTDover]

This hearing is a gem 💎 Mr Packer was a highly-intelligent, well-educated, hard-working and witted Titan. He had an uncanny vision of the future which unfortunately came true today. He singled-handedly scrub the floor with all these wankers and their hypothetical questions, innuendos about tax cheating were soundly rebuked. What saddens me the most is that Mr Packer left us too soon while the useless politicians in the hearing were able to outlive him. A movie should be made about this remarkable man. RIP Kerry Packer.

[@fredfish4316]

He inherited every penny.

[@franquinn2462]

@@fredfish4316 you are intellectually challenged

[@The_Candyman86]

U r so right. Worded that perfectly. They are big wankers

[@shermie_65]

@@fredfish4316 he most certainly inherited a great deal of money but he most certainly used that inheritance to make a great deal more. for you to say he inherited every penny is factually incorrect. are you saying that, because you are not in a position to receive a large inheritance, every one who does should be demeaned? i suspect you're a carp?

[@tim_buck_too9126]

As shrewd a businessman he was, he was not the "messiah" so many would think him to be. In his dealings with Conrad Black, he said "I hardly know the man". A shrewd business player does not enter agreements of great consequence and potential gain with people or entities they "hardly know". He knew Conrad Black, that is certain. In his own words, Black is the "newspaper guy" that's why he is on the board and chairman. He will either do well or be voted out, I have great faith in the man. That same Conrad Black was convicted of Fraud. It was know for many years, Conrad Black liked to "dance with the devil" and push legal boundaries. I am very sure, Mr Packer also knew this.

[@normjones8867]

like him or hate him the man was a genius

[@Antipodean33]

When Aussie men called a spade a spade and didn't give a rat arse what anyone thinks

[@australianmade2659]

It’s a shame he wasn’t our Prime Minister

[@hkalah777]

They couldn't pay him enough

[@anneshaw9681]

Prime ministers don't bet 11 million to two million because you ar 10 million down coming to the last. Lucky it won.

[@donegal79]

what a moronic statement. You just got a hardon I think, no worries.

[@flamingfrancis]

Would have been intereting to see a nation with no taxpayers.

[@jamiew1664]

no, but he mentions malcolm a bit tho......

[@kricker4245]

I am american, this man ...... he is brilliant. F the commission.

[@pounaradavis8269]

He could read the encyclopedia & still win the argument the man was ruthless hats off to you mr Kerry Packer may you RIP

[@johnbrown6769]

I’m American and Kerry Packer was pure genius and brilliant businessman. These pollies would have driven me crazy. I still can’t figure out what this inquisition is about. In America we seem to be real short of plain speakers like him. And God help us from politicians.

[@solopariah4657]

'Anybody who knew anything about the subject wouldn't be stupid enough to ask these questions.' This guy is quality

[@Bokgat]

I still watch this every two months for inspiration and I’m South African. That means I have little respect for Australians but this guy. Man oh man what a champ

[@danielforrest4794]

Kerry Packer was a beast. Not intimated by the politicians at all and absolutely puts their feeble questioning to shame. He knew his stuff and puts forward bulletproof arguments. I wish there was more footage of this business animal strutting his stuff.

[@The_Candyman86]

very nicely said. having known Kerry personally and business-wise for 9 years, he was such a nice generous man. He helped advise me and helped my company expand to what it is today. Gone much too soon. A humble genius whose friendship Ill always remember. RIP my friend.

[@joelkeane3160]

Don’t know that all their questions were feeble. There were many important questions raised and he answered them well. What questions in particular did you find so vexing?

[@Sean-zg4iy]

@@The_Candyman86 Your use of the word "generous" rung a bell with me, Steve. Around this time in the early '90s, Kerry Packer spent a lot of time here in Sussex, England in connection with his polo team. Having attended a local Italian restaurant all summer long after polo matches he asked a waitress who'd been giving him good service that summer "do you and your husband have a mortgage"? Long story short he left a tip to the value of her mortgage as a way of saying thank you. What an act of generosity that was and good on him. .

[@colinmunro7337]

@@Sean-zg4iy there's the story of a texan big noting himself being worth 15million Kerry calmly said I'll flip you for it😂

[@typetersen8809]

The Rise and Rise of Kerry Packer may be worth a read if you'd like more.

[@rorykeegan1895]

Had the pleasure of playing in a doubles tennis match with Kerry Packer, he was good value to say the least. He was a very bright guy.

[@jamiew1664]

tell us more about that match and how it came about?

[@richardcatchlove9115]

One hour, fifty six minutes and twenty six seconds of compelling viewing with a great Australian giving our politicians a lesson in life. The last two minutes of prediction as to where and what TV will be has turned out, nearly 30 years later to be accurate. Mr Kerry Packer was a great Australian.

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

No. This was an exchange. KP was unelected, inherited wealth and knowledge of media. The people present are capable. KP was a forceful ego, known as the Goanna. Of course he knows his area of endeavour.

[@richardcatchlove9115]

@@BlueBeeMCMLXI No. KP was subpoenaed to appear, as he said, ‘reluctantly’. Those elected members, most whose credentials, in area of the inquiry are questionable, asked, in the most cases, unintelligent questions, who didn’t listen, received answers and opinions that more than outlined where this country stands and as time has proved, were correct. Your assertion of Mr Packer’s integrity are your opinion.

[@samuelmedland1]

This is a brilliant man. So far ahead of his time. He knew his rights and made them all look like fools, so easily. A sharp business man I wish that James had more of his fathers abilities.

[@andrewcoursaris8824]

Samuel M James missed the high IQ gene his dad had

[@studiot7480]

@@andrewcoursaris3975 not every body is cut out for business - whilst James was groomed for the business, it's a vastly different world and I'm sure he is aware of the expectations on his shoulders and comparisons to his father.

[@RohitYadav-em4jf]

Kerry always said, Rupert Murdoch is a son he never had.

[@JustKantGetEnough]

@@RohitYadav-em4jf Frank Packer (Kerry's dad) said that about Rupert to Kerry. Rupert Murdoch is older than Kerry Packer.

[@RohitYadav-em4jf]

@@JustKantGetEnough watch the tv sereis made on packer family..u ll see:)

[@samab7891]

He predicted the smart phone in the last question and he predicted the newpapers would decline. The man was a genius.

[@MrDavewane]

Kerry Packer was a great Australian. So refreshing every time I watch this. In 2022 there are very few Australians of Kerry Packer's calibre

[@aflaz171]

I know of non that come near him, really!

[@SerpentineUsurper]

The Beast. Eloquent.

[@gorgen23]

This is Kerry Packer at 40%. Could you imagine listening to him in intensive negotiations?

[@glenphillips9068]

gpet 72 How do you know he's at 40% ?

[@mikeodonovan9299]

@@glenphillips9068 Listen to Chappel interview. When Packer had him in his office to get World Series Cricket up and running

[@TsarOfRuss]

i dont think anyone negotiates with this man, he looks like a fucking Boss!!! he talks like Trump in the 90s too

[@inspiRational99]

@@TsarOfRuss Yeah - but you need to learn about the back-story and what happened after this appearance. He was a confident smiling assassin. He had to later withdraw from his position once the truth came out about his shady backroom dealings. Any pleb that thinks Kerry Packer spoke for them is clearly unaware of the full story.

[@petrogcracker6718]

@@inspiRational99 Can you tell more because I am not from your contry and you said he had backroom dealings.Can you name them?

[@DW-dd4iw]

Kerry didn't once say "I need to check with my team and follow up with you."

[@inspiRational99]

At 1:07:30 ---> kzbin.info/www/bejne/roCvk5WheJakp5I Packer is lying through his teeth. And it is one of the main cruxes of this entire 2 hour recording. The subsequent events to this hearing tell the full story. Amazing how easily people are bamboozled by a con man. Most of the irrelevant factoids he's spouting sound incredible because they're tid bits from the narrative of his own life. It's a peek behind the curtain so to speak. But on the substance of why he was appearing, he was doing his best at trying to hoodwink the inquiry and the public. To his credit, he pulled that off as far as he could control. Unfortunately the truth came out with respect to his relationship with Mr Black...

[@semperfire8381]

@@inspiRational99 He Is DiRtY cApItAList EW

[@inspiRational99]

@@semperfire8381 You said: "No he does not" Then you edited to some capitalist nonsense... Why on earth would you assume I'm anti-capitalist?

[@kopsu6739]

@@semperfire8381 Are you 15?

[@semperfire8381]

@@kopsu6739 ArE YoU !5

[@SpongebobWedgiepants]

I’ve watched this many times over the years and it never gets old. Kerry owning incompetent people who just rehashed the same questions. How the man managed to stay calm is beyond me!

[@ro19gat]

Oh, I am with you! I enjoy coming back here watching him dismantle the Muppets time and time again lol.

[@brettwilkinson9529]

Packer has the whole room squirming for cover within the first 20 seconds. He would have made a fantastic Prime Minister.

[@oaks.at.sunrise]

He was a role model in how to be prepared, knowledgeable, authentic, true and calm. Definitely a remarkable business man and gentleman with all he did.

[@borntobbad]

Australia would have been a very different country if Kerry Packer had become PM. He is what you call very perceptive and a shining example of knowing your business.

[@makasimuli1387]

A true legend, the last question on the future and how he answered. Today with mobile phones and the internet, he foresaw these things. R.I.P SIR a true Australian

[@jd5503]

RIP Packer. You were a great man.

[@Mannazify]

This entire thing was akin to driving 59km/h in a 60 zone and a cop pulling you over, saying, "you know, you're pretty close to the speed limit there, pal".

[@MyChristine6]

I had something similar to that many years ago. I was stopped late at night doing 29 in a 30. The police response to me was nobody does that at this time of night. Fouut6 I had a passenger as a witness and stopped an illegal stop going further.

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

Fucking useless analogy given the pool they want to clean.

[@Seraphim2611]

Great way to put it

[@MS-bv4ep]

What a legend…need more people like him pulling politicians into line

[@terrywilson4118]

I can't help but like this bloke, sad he's no longer with us

[@tiddlesa.6125]

My cousin, a courier and her toddler son were waiting at a lift to go up to his offices with a box to be delivered. Packer walked up and asked where they were going, when she said where, he took the box from her and asked if he could have a lick of her son’s ice cream and carried the box to the reception desk for them. My cousin adored him and his kindness from that day.

[@sanjayabale]

This panel was alarmingly unprepared for this hearing with Kerry...great example of knowing your facts Vs Not Knowing...

[@ernestomirabalarmenteros6732]

The level of boss aura around this man is something else

[@joenephilims1]

There is universe wisdom about this man. He thanked the person that handed him his coffee. rich yet humble

[@georgetjn]

I noticed that too.....very very impressive

[@lukalukin4177]

It should be normal. At least at post USSR countries. I surprised you mention it.

[@sAdrenalinStyle]

If only he was alive to day to be leader of Australia

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

He was generous for certain. And understood mortality ..

[@mandyk4988]

Politicians are insufferable

[@timothyjoyce9554]

What a great man he was. Not just for the media but also Australia. Wish we had more like him around today. Also thanks for saving cricket in Australia.. . Cheers great man.

[@westsurf8035]

An Australian legend ... a beast of an individual. Sorely missed Kerry.

[@chartphred1]

... and the LNP Are still not spending our tax dollars that wisely that I'm prepared to pay a cent more either!

[@gerardmax2894]

G

[@geoffp1292]

I couldn't stop watching this. Kerry Packer owned this committal hearing with every answer he gave. RIP...-|- 😞

[@phil4977]

How’s that woman at the start trying to assert her power, later Packer wipes the floor with her.

[@naturescandy3986]

hahaha love it!

[@HouseholdDog]

She she literally left the meeting crying. I remember seeing the news report after the hearing.

[@goldengun9970]

@@HouseholdDog she deserved to cry. She was an embarrassment. I would be ashamed of myself too if i said the stupid things she did. I would deserve to be owned by packer in reply as well

[@michaelhomsey7271]

They turn up at the meetings and vote with me because they're very happy with the job I'm doing!

[@jamesnally5481]

Haha best line of the whole video

[@doubtingthomas6146]

How interesting it is that Peter Costello is involved in this estimates hearing, where much of the conversation is about cross-media ownership laws. Fast forward to 2018, and he is the chairman of Nine, which has just effectively bought Fairfax. Packer would be impressed.

[@goldengun9970]

He would be impressed if he owned 9. Good comment though 👍

[@zipho5935]

Accidentally found videos of this man on KZbin and I've been binge watching him destroy people all day. I'm South African and don't know Australian politics but from this alone I can tell that he is innocent of their accusations that's how much of a beast he is interms of debate.

[@zenvagabond]

Brilliant performance by Packer.

[@TsarOfRuss]

he wasn't even performing, he is just talking to some kids

[@mervynstent1578]

Kerry Packer was 100% Spot On! 👍

[@frankiesultana3743]

This treasure should be in all schools he is calm and collective and Australian and proud

[@DrAAAli]

This man is wonderful, oozing intelligence

[@brettradford7358]

Kerry was brilliant, accurate, to the point and extremely entertaining.

[@gateway1739]

And intellectually operating on a different level.

[@edwardfitzgerald3877]

@@brettradford7358 Entertaining? Yes. Intelligent? Yes. Accurate? No: he said the difference between 38 and 15 is 27.

[@Velts125]

@@edwardfitzgerald3877 True! More telling though is the fact that he's facing a whole panel of politicians, and not one of them called him out on it.

[@chriswickenton4764]

kerry v 12 and he has them all on the back foot....a legend we miss.

[@HarrynJessie]

What a fascinating session. Who'd have thought a parliamentary committee hearing could be so entertaining?! Packer's comments at the end, regarding the future of newspapers, showed a deep understanding of the industry. 22 years after this hearing, his prediction has turned out to pretty much be true.

[@rachellorie3332]

HarrynJessie if only people can live forever

[@stefanluke2771]

Just in case your account is still working, then 32 years after this hearing his prediction is still pretty good. What he described as his own 'rambling' in 1991 is a pretty good outline of what happened to print media and free to air TV. He didn't predict the internet specifically, but he was on the right track about fragmentation and ultimately the devaluation of the product. That's why he was such a good businessman. Impressive to have that kind of vision before the fact. Way easier to look back than to look ahead.

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

Only because you have clarity of hindsight. Easy.

[@HarrynJessie]

@@BlueBeeMCMLXI Is this meant to be a response to my post? I don't quite follow the point you're making. How else is a forecast meant to be judged, except with the benefit of hindsight?

[@plugnchug4638]

30 years ago wow Kerry Packer was so ahead of his time

[@leokimvideo]

It's sickening to see people who have gone nowhere in life attacking a man who has achieved so much in life. Classic tall poppy syndrome. Anyway Kerry puts them all back in their little boxes.

[@Royalbigness]

Packer OWNED all of those try hard tossers. Well done sir.

[@elizabethblackwell6242]

Except for Peter Costello.

[@SioneDunk]

@@elizabethblackwell6242 which video did you watch? Costello included in the serve

[@GetUpFalcon]

@@elizabethblackwell6242 Christ Packer wiped the floor with him. Wide dispersement!

[@SiRasputin]

Lucky that Keating wasn't there.

[@SiRasputin]

@@SioneDunk Costello was in arse licking mode with Kerry.

[@mrunalgotmare342]

KZbin algorithm sometime feeds quality videos too.

[@GeoffreySplaneChannel]

Better than watching Tik ToK fools

[@Test21Test]

Fascinating to watch.. how intimidating it would be for the average Joe like myself to sit in front of a bunch of people asking you a bunch of questions. He handled it like the true boss he is. I feel like I can learn from watching this video..

[@louisetaylor3643]

Better than university...just got to know what your doing and employ lawyers to substantiate your ideas. Lawyers are to instruct or ask advice..nothing else

[@The_Candyman86]

Well said

[@The_Candyman86]

@@louisetaylor3643 lawyers job is to manipulate the law. Y ppl kill and get a slap on the wrist

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

He sits on boards of public companies, he did this kind of thing all the time... JESUS! People are stupid.

[@Test21Test]

@@BlueBeeMCMLXI Just because he did it all the time it doesn't mean you can't admire or be fascinated with how he handles it. If anyone could do it, then everyone would do what he does. Take a look in the mirror before you call others stupid.

[@tingal17]

They had Kerry Packer in front of them for almost 2 hours......and the only worthwhile they asked him was ‘What would you like....tea or coffee?’

[@Spokenasafool]

😂😂😂😂

[@booboo7432]

We need a man like Kerry in Australia again.

[@latimer1964]

This is a master class from the master. They don't make them like him anymore - what shame.

[@pps900]

Ive watched this more times than my favourite films put together. Packer was a beast

[@loveyourself8097]

Ooh. Im not an Australian. im from another country . I didn't understand nothing hhhh. But i enjoy it i love riches when they talk about money and economy. I wish that i understand it

[@goatbucket]

Mr. Kerry Packer is an impressive man. I like this guy.

[@shurikenconsulting]

Kerry Packer is one of the best Australian's that ever lived. Jamie I am sure your are so proud. There will never be another Kerry. RIP mate. You bloody Legend!!!

[@theobradley5926]

K.P Hated sucks

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

Shuriken? And you CONSULT? Not near me you won't.

[@clubberlang589]

Kerry Packer is a logical & factual operator, he does his homework & covers all areas from legal, social, political & economical. He makes sure that when he makes his arguments he has not just balanced facts to back himself & credible statements. But he ensures that he closes all gaps, whist politicians attempt to open or even wedge this my re-writing rules. If your not happy or satisfied then except it for what it is.

[@jamesholder5638]

Absolute titan of Australian business.

[@no-he5vu]

Stumbled across this guy about 20 minutes ago and let me just say this: RESPECT. What a fucking beast

[@davidferry548]

If you don’t think Australia lost a lot when we lost this man, well you just don’t think RIP Kerry,

[@horus4862]

That was an amazing look back at the world of Media ownership before the Internet was established in Australia. Thank you for sharing this

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

The internet created a special kind of ignorance - splitting public bases of knowledge and dissemination, and allowing bigots to live in bubbles where they only hear like-minded voices. But foremost - publication used to have rigour, but not anymore. Crap parades as fact, and feelings outweigh reason - and at every turn. The newspapers and magazines named still publish, in case you are not an Australian person.

[@danielmoorhead5103]

When he said this is just an “intellectual wank” I proper cracked up 😂😂😂😔

[@hutchycup223]

What a fascinating performance to watch, after the passing of 30 years! Much hair has greyed. Kerry Packer and many others have passed on. The US-dominated digital media has asserted influence undreamed of by the newspaper-television "cross-media" of old. But the baleful influence of the ever-changing Australian "parliamentary-bureaucratic complex" continues to impact Australian's civil liberties.

[@countmontecristo7066]

Need more Australias like this man

[@r.ssumedh7626]

Thank you for what you did for cricket sir!

[@stephenholmes1036]

Mr, Packer when given his cup of coffee he thanks the lady personally. Unlike the politicians

[@fluk3artist]

His foresight into the future of print media is a good example of this man's business acumen.

[@garyhughes4326]

Good for you Kerry. This guy treats the pollies with the contempt that the idiots deserve and does a good job of it. He exudes power and intelligence and total control of the room. Sad day when we lost Him.

[@warrenolsen2882]

I remember this appearance back in 1991. Kerry Packer was one helluva great Australian IMHO. He was always very straightfoward and and told things as he saw them. Pity it fell on deaf ears . . . . . .

[@1992hdtaero]

The views of the great Mr Packer relating to how news will be delivered in the future was virtually exact. What he for saw in 1991 was eerie.

[@coam3708]

I remember watching this on live TV and thinking shit this guy knows his stuff

[@FuNkYyBoY]

I miss Kerry ! A true champion ! .. Another reason why I haven't followed Aussie Cricket the last 10 years !

[@markr1142]

Kerry bought an estate in the UK around this time called 'Fyning Hill'. I was an 18yr old carpenter apprentice working on the main property. It was very ornate place with a huge sweeping marble staircase to the main entrance. He didnt like it, so decided to cover it all up with carpet. All the money in the world, but really no show at all to the guy. I only met him 2 or 3 times, but he used to speak to me like any normal guy would, then bollock my boss for screwing things up. Cool guy but you wouldn't want to cross him.

[@chriswallace1975]

God knows how many times i have watched this, the world is missing people who actually make any sense, what a bloke.

[@gregorymartin6488]

Its amazing to see how Packers prophesy of the future of the media from 1:51:00 actually has happened.

[@deanmortensen5774]

Exactly what I thought

[@kingmany1]

he was bang on eh???

[@blokeVB]

I just said it . Netflicks . 1991 the future!

[@blokeVB]

But internet and broadcasting netflicks new content

[@strayandrongo7461]

Netflix, even the internet, getting news on your tv or printed in your house haha He nailed it all. Also he said the paytv in 1991 was a pink elephant that will become obsolete **cough NBN cough**

[@TsarOfRuss]

That man is fucking intelligent, this is the first time i've ever come across his name

[@johntalak5453]

Tsad to tsar

[@alex_rpm]

Me too

[@kingkaiser7732]

He was worth over 1 billion dollars in the 1990’s. Man was a stalwart

[@bones23jones]

Yeah, I have no idea why youtube recommended it. Very entertaining though.

[@goldengun9970]

Yep. He was the richest man in australia. Not alive now unfortunately

[@lukecooper7666]

Must be the 10th time I have watched this.. packer is a legend 🙌

[@michaelhaller8495]

This is such a great watch Kerry Packer was an absolute legend RIP Sir.

[@leemackie8434]

I miss Kerrie he was amazing 🇦🇺👏👏👍

[@chrisj1906]

Its always good to see a quality businessman teaching politicians how their actions impact the workings of the countries they are supposed to be managing, it would be good to know who the next Kerry Packer is as this man was a Goliath.

[@getamongstit7613]

What a legend, well done mate!!!

[@Benboy1980]

Aside from the fact this is an amazing performance by Packer, his foresight about television, newspapers and information and how we receive it is frighteningly accurate. He was clearly a man ahead of his time and an astute businessman. It’s a shame he’s gone

[@FATEHIKHALID22]

Im in love of his character. Well done good sir.

[@timp1390]

The fact he can make Costello mince around in his chair is fantastic

[@goldengun9970]

Hehe yeah, Costello found it real hard to choose his words during his sentences. A guy i think of as our greatest treasurer seemed incompetent up against packer

[@tedstephens3925]

I found this gem just over a week ago and have watched it 5 times it's a tour de force in dealing with incompetents, knowing what you're talking about and being totally confident, it would be very interesting had the situation been reversed, this lot of muppets would have had to resign, what a feller, the world needs more like this man.

[@grantjack2440]

He really should have been Australias Prime Minister. He defeats these idiots with everything they say Kerry has valid points on everything said in this matter.

[@saharalhashimi]

Packer knows his stuff for sure and didn't break a sweat, how impressive on the other hand young Costelo blahed blahed. Loved Packer 💡

[@elizabethblackwell6242]

He didn't blahblah. He proposed a scenario about influence. Quite right that Packer's point was that the legislation says 15%. He was compliant with 15%. Costello avoided the trap that the others wallowed in.

[@goldengun9970]

@@elizabethblackwell6242 costello squirmed in his seat and found it real hard to choose his words in his sentences. I consider him our greatest treasurer, rate him highly but not here vs packer Packer didn't just say you the commonwealth said 15% and i am buying 15%. He also argued soecifically that his 15% would not give him control

[@joeridgechua]

This guy was born rich yet never squandered his family's wealth and made his name important to Australia with his contribution. This is how you build generational wealth.. it's more than just money and investments, you need rekevant partnerships.