24 February | Whatever It Takes - Richo in Conversation (Election Edition)

Welcome to the second edition of PremierNational's 'Whatever It Takes' monthly newsletter, where Director Ilana Waldman sits down with Labor legend and powerbroker Graham Richardson to get his views on the day's topical issues in politics.

Given the Federal Election date is anticipated to be announced any day now, this interview is all about the leaders, Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton. 

And we are trialling an exciting new format - simply click on the below link and watch the interview for yourself to get the full, unfiltered Richo experience. 

Richo has a deep history with - and a genuine admiration for - both Albanese and Dutton and gives a real insight into the men that will deepen your understanding of both. Plus find out who Richo would rather have dinner with... 

For our next edition of Whatever It Takes, we have a special opportunity for PremierNational clients. Richo has kindly agreed to take your questions - and he wants to make it clear that you can ask him anything. 

Just send your questions to iw@premiernational.com and Ilana will collate the list - then watch your inbox. 

The Hon Graham Richardson AO, better known simply as "Richo", is widely considered one of Australia's sharpest and best-connected political commentators.

Richo has been a central figure in NSW Labor politics for more than 50 years, carving out a reputation as a numbers man for the NSW Right before becoming ALP State Secretary and later entering the Senate in 1983. 

Richardson held several portfolios as Minister and is best remembered for securing increased protection for native forests in Tasmania, as well as the world heritage listing of Queensland's Daintree Forest and Kakadu National Park in the Nothern Territory. 

In 2020, Richardson was made an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the Parliament of Australia, his subsequent career as a political commentator, as well as his philanthropic support of the Fred Hollows Foundation and the Asthma Foundation. 

Currently, Richardson is a political commentator across all programs on Sky News, writes for The Australian newspaper and is a sought-after commentator for election night television coverage. 

Explore some of Richo's appearances on Sky News, including his most recent commentary, in the video linked below.