AWI chairman's conduct risks $14m in funding

Annabelle Cleeland
Updated October 18 2017 - 12:47pm, first published 11:30am
AWI chairman Wal Merriman has been accused of breaching the company's code of conduct following a verbal tirade at an industry event, as a pseudonym account was created to defend his actions.
AWI chairman Wal Merriman has been accused of breaching the company's code of conduct following a verbal tirade at an industry event, as a pseudonym account was created to defend his actions.

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) chair Wal Merriman has been accused of breaching the industry group’s code of conduct and putting at risk $14 million in federal government funding.

Annabelle Cleeland

Annabelle Cleeland

National Sheep & Wool Writer

Annabelle Cleeland is Fairfax Media’s national sheep and wool writer. Annabelle joined the Fairfax team in 2012 to nurture her love of Australian agriculture. She began as the Victorian western district reporter at Stock & Land before taking on a senior position as a journalist reporting on all industries statewide. Annabelle’s appetite to report on issues which affect the sheep and wool industry has seen her travel to many parts of Australia and abroad. She is excited to spin industry yarns during a period of substantial demand for the sheepmeat and wool industries. Annabelle enjoys horse riding and climbing mountains, and is a lazy supporter of the Geelong Football Club.

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