<p>This is a "Shortcut" episode. It’s a shortened version of this week’s more detailed full episode, which is also available on our feed. </p><br><p>Today's episode is the story of one of Australia's infamous, flamboyant 1980s high fliers, the one and only Christopher Skase.</p><br><p>Christopher Skase was an Australian businessman who gained notoriety in the 1980s and 1990s. </p><br><p>Skase's empire collapsed in the early 1990s due to massive debts and allegations of corporate misconduct. He fled Australia for Spain in 1991 to avoid legal proceedings, leading to a highly publicised extradition battle. </p><br><p>Skase remained in Mallorca, Spain, until his death in 2001, evading attempts by Australian authorities to bring him back to face charges. </p><p><br></p><h4>Our guests for this episode are Bryce Leske and Alec Renehan from the "Equity Mates" podcast. <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/equity-mates-investing-podcast/id1212097275" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Click here to find their show on Apple Podcasts</a>, or you can search for them on any other major podcast streaming platform.</h4><p><br></p><p><strong>For Support: </strong></p><br><p><a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lifeline</strong></a><strong> </strong> on 13 11 14</p><br><p><a href="https://www.13yarn.org.au/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>13 YARN</strong></a> on 13 92 76 (24/7 crisis support phone line for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples)</p><br><p>1800RESPECT: 1800 737 732</p><br><p><strong>CREDITS:</strong></p><p><strong>Host: </strong>Meshel Laurie. You can find her on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/meshel_laurie/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram </a></p><h4><strong>Guest: </strong>Bryce Leske and Alec Renehan</h4><p><strong>Executive Producer/Editor:</strong> Matthew Tankard</p><br><p><strong>GET IN TOUCH:</strong></p><br><p><a href="https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.australiantruecrimethepodcast.com/</a></p><br><p><strong>Follow the show on Instagram </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/australiantruecrimepodcas" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@australiantruecrimepodcast</a> and Facebook </p><br><p>Email the show at [email protected]</p><br><p>Build your pro podcast with <a href="https://theaudiocollege.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Audio College</strong></a></p><p>Support this show <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime">http://supporter.acast.com/australiantruecrime</a>.</p> <p>Become a subscriber to Australian True Crime Plus here: <a target="_blank" rel="payment" href="https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime">https://plus.acast.com/s/australiantruecrime</a>.</p>
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