More than half the 11 new Rich Listers are already billionaires

Two cryptocurrency giants, an under-the-radar mattress mogul, a former mechanic and an ex-NRL player are among 17 new and returning faces on this year’s Financial Review Rich List.

The cohort of debutants and returnees on the 2024 Rich List, out on Friday, made the cut despite this year’s $718 million wealth cut-off, a record. Six debutants have amassed sufficient wealth to be counted among the 150 billionaires on this year’s list.