Christine Holgate threatens legal action against Australia Post

Former Australia Post CEO Christine Holgate is considering legal action against her former employer over her departure from the publicly-owned organisation. Key points: Christine Holgate claims she was unlawfully stood aside She is considering legal action after Australia Post said it would not start mediation talks by Wednesday Australia Post says it wants to begin the process, but needs more time Ms Holgate stepped aside from her role late last year during an investigation after she revealed she had gifted luxury watches to four staff members in 2018 as a reward for securing a lucrative contract — she resigned from her position shortly afterwards. Australia Post chair Lucio Di Bartolomeo told the inquiry that Australia Post wanted to enter into mediation with Ms Holgate, but the timeframe given by her lawyers was unreasonable. Australia Post chair Lucio Di Bartolomeo told the inquiry that Australia Post wanted to enter into mediation with Ms Holgate, but the time frame given by her lawyers was unreasonable. 'I don't want to be drawn on that' On Monday afternoon, Australia Post board member Tony Nutt appeared at the inquiry into Ms Holgate's departure for the first time, after falling ill last week.