The independent inquiry into the casino group heard from more current and former executives about dysfunction within the business.
Already a subscriber?Pokies magnate Bruce Mathieson has increased his position in struggling casino giant Star Entertainment as revelations from current and former employees threaten the future of its Sydney casino licence.
“Nothing would be shared voluntarily,” she said. “I would always have to follow up with things. There wasn’t that spontaneous sharing of progression. It’s closed culture and a fear culture.” Dr Lagan also claimed the company was too focused on raising capital, which came at the cost of its cultural remediation program, even if it saved the business.
“There was a high work load,” he said, adding there was no excuse for falsifying records. “That may have encouraged them to take shortcuts.” He insisted his resignation had nothing to do with the incident or the inquiry.The fallout from Star Entertainment’s regulatory crisis deepened on Thursday, with the gaming giant’s executive chairman David Foster stepping aside from another board role, this time at insurer Youi.
On Wednesday, Mr Foster temporarily stood down from his position as chairman of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank after requesting a similar temporary leave of absence.
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