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KLC chair rejects criticism over CEO sacking, as Attorney-General considers directors’ complaints
The head of one of Australia’s oldest and most influential native title bodies has rejected suggestions it sacked its CEO because he pushed for greater financial transparency.
Key points:
- Brian Wilkinson was abruptly removed as CEO less than three months into the job
- The land council chair rejects suggestions he was sacked for seeking greater financial transparency
- A complaint by several directors about how the dismissal was handled is sent to the Attorney-General
The Kimberley Land Council (KLC) abruptly terminated Brian Wilkinson’s employment last week, just months after the Yawuru man and former police superintendent took up the role.
The move has left the KLC facing significant public scrutiny, as the vote to sack Mr Wilkinson was…
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