Star Entertainment executives discussed legal action against NSW casino overseer
An independent inquiry heard that Star Entertainment chairman David Foster and then-chief executive Robbie Cooke considered legal action against special manager Nicholas Weeks, according to reports. Messages presented in court indicated Cooke believed the regulator was preparing for a dispute. Weeks raised concerns about the company’s culture and controls; Cooke later confirmed his departure, with Foster taking over temporarily.
Concerns about culture and controls, alongside leadership changes, make the inquiry relevant to Star Entertainment’s casino licence suitability.