Bezos visits Australia

Bezos visits Australia

Jeff Bezos, the world's fourth-richest person, has arrived in Australia, sparking curiosity about the purpose of his visit. Bezos, who is the founder of Amazon, was spotted in Sydney, where he was seen having lunch at an upmarket restaurant in Coogee and later slipping into the Park Hyatt bar for a negroni.

Bezos was accompanied by his wife, Lauren Sánchez, and the pair are believed to be staying at the Park Hyatt, where they may be occupying the luxurious 350-square-metre Sydney Suite. The suite's nightly rate is reportedly around $21,000. Bezos arrived in Sydney on a private jet, a Gulfstream G700, which is said to be one of the best planes money can buy, with a range of 14,353 kilometres and the ability to be configured with up to five living areas.

While the exact reason for Bezos' visit to Australia is unknown, it is speculated that he may have meetings with various stakeholders, given Amazon's significant presence in the Australian market. The company already operates over a dozen data centres in Australia and has secured a multimillion-dollar contract with the National Broadband Network to provide satellite internet to rural and regional areas.

Meanwhile, in other news, a notorious troll truck featuring divisive billboard advertisements targeting Premier Jacinta Allan has returned to Melbourne streets. The truck, which was previously ordered off the road due to a defect notice, has been deemed roadworthy by VicRoads and is now back in operation, complete with an additional slogan: "Truck stays! Witch needs to go." The truck's owner, Franco Puleo, has been criticized for his "Ditch the Witch" campaign, which has been widely condemned as misogynistic and sexist.

In related news, One Nation has been making headlines, with leader Pauline Hanson facing criticism for her recent actions. Hanson has been accused of being in "constant disagreement" with Barnaby Joyce, a former Nationals leader who recently joined One Nation. While both Hanson and Joyce have denied any rift, the absence of Joyce's name from the One Nation website and the absence of the party name from his own website have raised eyebrows. Joyce has dismissed the speculation, saying there is "nothing to it,"

Bezos' visit to Australia is also notable for the fact that he is not currently scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, according to a source familiar with the PM's diary.