Iron ore baron Andrew Forrest has stolen James Packer’s crown as the richest man in the country, after his net worth jumped a massive 149% during the past year.
This year's Rich 200, expected to be predominantly a tale of fortunes lost, will also settle the joust between James Packer and Frank Lowy for top spot.
Our wealthiest investors are refusing to take the global financial crisis lying down and have employed some clever strategies to stop their wealth from falling too far.