How Gina Rinehart's friendship with Trump will change Australia

<p>The night Donald Trump claimed victory, he celebrated with his closest friends. </p><p>Among them was Australia’s richest person, Gina Rinehart.</p><p>Rinehart, who describes herself as a “long standing member of the Trump support group ‘the Trumpettes’”, is not only cultivating her ties among America’s right-wing political elite. She also remains a highly influential figure in Australian politics. </p><p>And with the Australian election just months away, Rinehart’s friendship with Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is more pertinent than ever.</p><p>Today, national correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Mike Seccombe on Gina Rinhehart, her money, and how she uses it to shape the country. </p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> National correspondent for <em>The Saturday Paper</em> Mike Seccombe</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>