The $36 billion Santos deal (brought to you by Stephen Conroy)
The latest to cash in on the $36 billion potential sale is former Labor-frontbencher-turned-prolific lobbyist Stephen Conroy. His TG Public Affairs recently added Abu Dhabi National Oil Co and its American private equity partner Carlyle to its weighty client list.
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