Origin denies claims of compliance cover-up

Energy major Origin Energy has denied allegations of covering up regulatory breaches and has said it will “vigorously” defend the court claims made by a former employee. Former Origin compliance manager Sally McDow has filed legal action in the Federal Court claiming that Origin’s former CEO, Grant King, had engaged in a cover-up that included noncompliance with safety and environmental regulations at a number of wells in Australia and New Zealand, which she said had not been maintained for more than ten years, and had caused oil and gas leaks.