Month: October 2025

BusinessGovernment

Former NSW Premier’s Lobbying Firm Sees Surge in Property Clients Amid Government Planning Reforms

The lobbying firm of former NSW Premier Morris Iemma has experienced significant growth since his political protégé Chris Minns took office. Property developers have flocked to Iemma Patterson Premier Advisory as the government pushes for increased housing density across Sydney, with the firm’s client list expanding from just 10 property sector clients to over 50.

Lobbying Firm Experiences Boom Following Political Transition

Morris Iemma’s lobbying firm has reportedly seen a substantial increase in property developer clients since his political mentee Chris Minns became New South Wales premier, according to recent reports. Iemma Patterson Premier Advisory (IPPA), co-founded by the former Labor premier and former Liberal MP Chris Patterson, has capitalized on the government’s push for extensive planning reforms aimed at addressing the housing crisis.

by Darren Holt
EnergyPolicy

Trump Administration Approves Major Grid Modernization Loan Despite Broader Energy Policy Shifts

The Trump administration has preserved a significant Biden-era energy initiative, finalizing a $1.6 billion loan guarantee for major grid upgrades. The project will modernize 5,000 miles of transmission lines across five states while similar renewable energy grants face cancellation.

Major Grid Modernization Project Moves Forward

The Department of Energy has reportedly finalized a $1.6 billion loan guarantee to upgrade approximately 5,000 miles of transmission lines, according to recent reports. The decision preserves a significant energy infrastructure initiative initiated during the final days of the Biden administration, marking a notable exception to the Trump administration’s broader pattern of reviewing and canceling late-term approvals.

by Darren Holt