Gina Rinehart treated her staff to a black-tie event to celebrate her 70th birthday, with a lavish event that included a horse show and Australian music.
The billionaire mining magnate hosted the party on Thursday afternoon in a huge tent on the banks of the Swan River in Perth, with Guy Sebastian singing the national anthem.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton flew from Canberra to attend just 40 minutes before flying to Melbourne, the AFR reported.
Other Hancock Prospecting executives who had birthdays in February were also celebrated with multiple chocolate cakes.
The mining magnate (pictured centre) hosted the party on Thursday afternoon in a huge tent on the banks of the Swan River in Perth, with Guy Sebastian singing the national anthem.
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton reportedly flew from Canberra to attend just 40 minutes before flying to Melbourne (pictured: Dutton with Ms Rinehart
“Many turned out in their Rossi boots and enjoyed a horse show backed by fantastic Australian music, ‘The Man from the Snowy River’, with riders also dressed in the iconic Driza-Bone and Rossi boots, carrying large Australian and Australian flags. company.’ says Ms. Rinehart’s website.
He added: “The event was greatly enjoyed by everyone, with very positive comments from staff who attended, including ‘the best night of my life.’
Staff from the Pilbara and elsewhere in Australia were able to attend the event.
So were Mrs. Rinehart’s “Cambodian daughters,” who shared an inspiring message.
Other Hancock Prospecting executives who had birthdays in February were also celebrated with multiple chocolate cakes.
Mrs. Rinehart rescued nine Cambodian girls from poverty in 2009 and paid for their education.
Perth Mayor Basil Zempilas told 6PR he was the MC of the night.
“It was actually a very special night,” he said. ‘To see the admiration of the staff, the loyalty, I suppose.
He added: “And yes, it also served as a 70th birthday party for the reigning Western Australian of the Year.”
