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Shandee's Legacy Episode 8: Astounded

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At last, Commissioner Walter Sofronoff hands down his 500-plus-page report -- and it is a sweeping denunciation of the laboratory’s failings, and of the conduct of one person in particular: Cathie Allen. He finds the managing scientist lied: to police, to her staff, to ministers and to the Commissioner himself, under oath during the inquiry.

Sofronoff exposes a litany of deceit and trickery, compounded by ineptitude and weakness -- but he heralds the bravery of those who stood up, hailing the courage of Dr Kirsty Wright.

We hear reactions from Dr Wright and Vicki Blackburn -- and we learn some news about John Peros. 

To read The Australian's reporting and analysis of the inquiry, search Shandee's Story or visit shandee.com.au.

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