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Santos’ Kevin Gallagher reads from his burn book

In Gallagher’s world, having no money undermines the legitimacy of your litigation, while having money undermines the validity of your voting preferences.

Myriam RobinSenior Writer
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If you want to know what a CEO really thinks, get them to an industry association.

Speaking to a friendly room at the West Australian Energy Club on Wednesday, in a state whose rising emissions are lauded by its premier as the world’s path to decarbonisation, Santos’ Kevin Gallagher (of the piercing baby blues) acknowledged the traditional elders of the land on which Santos operated – before questioning the legitimacy of their use of Australia’s legal system.

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Myriam Robin is a senior writer based in the Melbourne newsroom. She has previously been a Rear Window columnist and editor, and before that reported on financial markets and media. Connect with Myriam on Twitter. Email Myriam at myriam.robin@afr.com

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