Gina Rinehart Remains Australia's Richest Individual

Fourth Consecutive Year at the Top

Net Worth Estimated at $23 Billion

Gina Rinehart has once again been crowned Australia's richest person, marking the fourth consecutive year she has held the title. With an estimated net worth of $23 billion, Rinehart's wealth has declined slightly from the previous year, mirroring a trend observed among many other billionaires amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

According to the recently released Forbes Australia 2022 Rich List, Rinehart's fortune has decreased by approximately $26 billion compared to her estimated net worth of $148 billion in 2019. Despite this decline, Rinehart remains the wealthiest individual in the country, significantly ahead of other prominent figures on the list.