Palmer's nephew guilty of contempt for fleeing court
Former Queensland Nickel director Clive Theodore Mensink fled Australia instead of answering court questions.
Brisbane Federal Court found Clive Theodore Mensink guilty of criminal contempt on Thursday. Mensink left Australia in June 2016 and has not returned.
The former director of Queensland Nickel was ordered to answer court questions about the refinery's collapse. Mensink fled overseas instead, possibly to Bulgaria.
Justice Darryl Rangiah said Mensink's claims about being too ill or upset to return were false. His own account showed he recovered quickly and could travel.
Queensland Nickel collapsed in 2016 after nickel prices fell. About 800 workers lost their jobs and the company left debts of at least $226 million.
Federal government money covered some sacked workers' pay.
- 800
- Workers displaced
- at least 226 million dollars
- Company debts
- June 2016
- Left Australia
- Darryl Rangiah
- Judge
Why it mattersShows accountability for those connected to one of Australia's largest business collapses. It devastated 800 families.
AustraliaA key figure in the Queensland Nickel scandal now faces legal consequences; some workers affected by the 2016 collapse may see partial accountability through the court.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au·theage.com.au
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