The RSL NSW is facing internal crisis following accusations against President Mick Bainbridge of bullying, exploiting veterans, and engaging in conflicts of interest. Former chair Sophie Ray filed an internal complaint alleging Bainbridge's behavior jeopardized the organization's ability to support veterans.
RSL NSW is in turmoil following an acrimonious split on the board and allegations that its president, Mick Bainbridge, exploited veterans and allowed a potential conflict of interest to arise with his personal law firm and lobbying business.
Ray stepped down as chair in June four months before her term was due to expire to neutralise tension on the board, at a time when its meetings often descended into shouting matches and there were multiple furious reply-all emails laden with barbed comments against fellow directors. But Ray alleged in a lengthy document delivered to the chief executive on July 30 that Bainbridge and James had not altered their behaviour since her resignation as chair, and they continued to bully other directors and were engaging in high-level discussions with the NSW government while refusing to disclose their plans to the board.
James declined to comment on whether OLA’s work for the veteran suing LifeCare overlapped with board discussions, saying it was inappropriate and unlawful to comment on client cases.
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