Machine men: How the AHA and ClubsNSW seek political influence

By Patrick Begley
Updated October 1 2016 - 5:08am, first published 12:15am
Federal MPs, from left, Andrew Wilkie, Nick Xenophon and Larissa Waters, far right, with former problem gambler Shonica Guy, calling for the release of poker machine industry secrets. Photo: Peter Rae
Federal MPs, from left, Andrew Wilkie, Nick Xenophon and Larissa Waters, far right, with former problem gambler Shonica Guy, calling for the release of poker machine industry secrets. Photo: Peter Rae
Michael Photios, the AHA's lobbyist, is the leader of the dominant moderate faction of the NSW Liberal Party. Photo: Daniel Munoz
Michael Photios, the AHA's lobbyist, is the leader of the dominant moderate faction of the NSW Liberal Party. Photo: Daniel Munoz

In the world of politics, where fundraisers refer to big donors as "outstanding citizens", pubs and clubs could nominate for Australian of the Year.

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