Kristina Keneally New South Wales by the State Governor, Marie Bashir. For the first time in Australian history, both the Premier and Deputy Premier of a state were women. During her time as Premier Keneally was a supporter of the development of the headlands. In order to ensure the project was completed without delay, Keneally transferred various local government planning powers to the state government, created a new portfolio relating to the major development Barangaroo for which she took responsibility, and oversaw the project whilst Premier. Despite her dedication to the project she was criticised for a perceived conflict of interest in
George Schindler George Schindler George Schindler is an American stage magician, magic consultant, comedian, actor, ventriloquist and writer based in New York. In addition to creating noteworthy illusions and publishing many books on magic, Schindler has performed at venues around the world and is currently "lifetime dean" of the Society of American Magicians, having previous tenure in the "S.A.M. Hall of Fame" as well as president and spokesperson. From the 1950s to the 1960s, he had also been a frequent contributor to "Billboard Magazine's" comedy, magic and vaudeville columns. Born in Brooklyn, Schindler first picked up an appreciation for magic at age