Father-Son Team Set for $270 Million Windfall in Australian IPO
That project to sell homes in the country's sun-drenched north east was the starting point to what would lead to GemLife Communities Group. It's now a A$1.58 billion ($1 billion) business run by Peter's son Adrian — and it's set to deliver a major payday for the family.
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