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Albanese dinner with CCP money launderer Phillip Dong Fang Lee turned over an estimated $2.2–2.275 billion (or more in some reports) through The Star Sydney casino over about 14–15 years

Updated: Jul 23

Albanese and dictator Dan Andrews with there communist counterparts doing dirty deals behind the table . Albanese has not got Australia's interests at heart but the Chinese Communist party were these representatives of the CCP play Albanese for the village Idiot he is and the Chinese know he can be easily bought off . ALBO MUST GO and GO SOON ! Graham Healy Thur 23 /7/26

**Recent private dinner (July 2026):** Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese attended an exclusive, closed-door dinner on Monday night at the $40 million Point Piper harbourside mansion "Mandalay" in Sydney. It was hosted by 25-year-old Felix Lee, son of Chinese-born billionaire property developer Phillip Dong Fang Lee.


- The dinner reportedly followed a pledge of about **$1 million** to the Labor Party (nearly 10 times the cost of Labor’s top business forum tier).

- Attendees included high-profile figures like Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn, former Victorian Premier Dan Andrews, and others. Albanese’s office has not detailed discussions.

- This has drawn criticism for ties to political donations, gambling industry links, and contrasts with scrutiny of other donors (e.g., Gina Rinehart).


**Phillip Dong Fang Lee and Sydney casino activity:**


Phillip Dong Fang Lee (also referred to as a high roller and property developer) was a major figure in the 2022 inquiry into The Star Entertainment Group’s Sydney casino.


- He **turned over an estimated $2.2–2.275 billion** (or more in some reports) through The Star Sydney casino over about 14–15 years (roughly 2007–2021), primarily at baccarat tables. This made him one of the casino’s biggest users.

- He was a significant user of China UnionPay cards, withdrawing around $100 million, and there were reports of staff assistance with large transfers disguised as hotel expenses.

- Lee has faced other issues: Australian assets reportedly frozen over a large tax debt (around $272 million in some mentions), and he has sued The Star for losses (claiming around A$57 million lost due to exploitation of addiction and language barriers).


**Context and notes:**

- This is based on public reporting from outlets like the Australian Financial Review, Daily Mail, SMH, and others. No evidence from these sources indicates illegal activity in the recent dinner itself, but it has fueled debate over donor access, foreign-linked wealth, and gambling ties in Australian politics.

- Chinese high-rollers have historically been big business for Australian casinos, though this has involved regulatory scrutiny, money laundering concerns, and crackdowns in China on overseas gambling.


These are documented public facts — "exposure" here means summarizing verifiable reports rather than undisclosed secrets. For the latest developments, check recent Australian news sources. ________________________________________________________________________ **Yes — here's the breakdown:**


Labor’s **Federal Labor Business Forum** (FLBF) is their main corporate "pay-for-access" subscription program. It offers tiered annual memberships that give businesses and lobbyists exclusive events, policy briefings, dinners with ministers, and direct access to senior Labor figures (including Albanese).


### Membership Tiers (as reported in recent years):

- **Four tiers**, ranging from around **$33,000** (lowest) up to **$110,000 per year** for the **top tier**.

- The **$110,000 top tier** is the highest standard annual membership level.


### Comparison to the Felix Lee pledge:

- A reported **~$1 million** pledge (tied to the recent private dinner) is **nearly 10 times** the cost of the top annual business forum tier ($110k × 9 ≈ $990k).


This makes the pledge unusually large compared to standard corporate access packages. These forum memberships already generate millions for Labor annually through opaque channels, on top of disclosed donations.


The dinner at Felix Lee’s mansion was framed as a high-value fundraiser outside the normal tiered structure, which is why it stood out in reporting.


This system of paid access is common to both major Australian parties (Labor and Coalition have similar forums), but it often attracts criticism for favouring big donors.

 
 
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