Australian Grand Prix dogged by leadership uncertainty 
The uncertainty over who will lead the Australian Grand Prix might be over as reports emerge the acting chairman is the final pick for the top job.  
According to News Ltd reports, the Andrews government has signed Mr Harnden as chairman for the next three years. 
Mr Harnden had been considered as a shoo-in to replace Ron Walker permanently.
Mr Walker's 22-year reign as Australian Grand Prix chairman ended in   April this year.
However, there were reports of an attempt by the State Government to install Essendon chairman Paul Little in the position. 

 It is understood Mr Harnden, who also headed the Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games, had earlier declined what was seen as an unsatisfactory offer of a 12-month position with Mr Little as his deputy, with the possibility of the role being extended, subject to performance.

 On Friday, the Herald Sun quoted the former Cricket World Cup chief executive as wanting to make the iconic Melbourne event "bigger and better".
He said the race would be in Melbourne for "many, many, many more years" and that "absolutely minimising the cost to the taxpayer" was a priority.
"It has to be about Melbourne's place on the international stage. It has to be about entertainment," Mr Harnden said.