Famous Australian Philanthropists

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James Packer

(Billionaire Businessman and Son of Media Mogul Kerry Packer)

Birthdate: September 8, 1967

Sun Sign: Virgo

Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Australian business magnate James Packer, son of media mogul Kerry Packer, inherited Consolidated Press Holdings Limited. He has led Publishing and Broadcasting Limited, Consolidated Media Holdings, and Crown Resorts, as an executive chairman. In 2017, Forbes named him the ninth-richest Australian. He also owns two philanthropic foundations.

Kerry Packer

(Australian Media Tycoon and One of Australia’s Most Powerful Media Proprietors of the 20th Century)

Birthdate: December 17, 1937

Sun Sign: Sagittarius

Birthplace: Sydney, Australia

Died: December 26, 2005

Australian media mogul Kerry Packer was the son of media pioneer Sir Frank Packer and later managed the Nine Network and the Australian Consolidated Press. Known for his flamboyant lifestyle and his love for gambling, he also established the competition known as World Series Cricket.

Ali Banat

(Businessperson and founded the charity ‘Muslims Around the World’)

Birthdate: February 16, 1982

Sun Sign: Aquarius

Birthplace: Australia

Died: May 29, 2018

Palestinian-origin Australian businessman Ali Banat was initially known for his flamboyant lifestyle. The millionaire who owned a security and electrical company turned into a humanitarian after being diagnosed with stage-4 cancer. His charity, Muslims Around the World, was aimed at helping the needy. He eventually lost his battle to cancer at 35.

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Fred Hollows

(New Zealand-Australian Ophthalmologist and Philanthropist)

Birthdate: April 9, 1929

Sun Sign: Aries

Birthplace: Dunedin, New Zealand

Died: February 10, 1993

Fred Hollows became a renowned name in the field of ophthalmology after helping thousands of people see by restoring their sight. Born in New Zealand, Hollows later became an Australian citizen. He had initially aspired to join the clergy but had decided against it after visiting a mental institution.

Elisabeth Murdoch (Philanthropist)

(Philanthropist and matriarch of the Murdoch family)