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In response to the allegations, Burke released a lengthy statement which said he was "deeply hurt and outraged at the false and defamatory claims" and suggested the "baseless" claims were from former employees who "bear grudges against me". Burke also stated that he has had a "life-long opposition to
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and, in a media interview following revelations about his alleged misconduct, said that these "genetic failings" were to blame for some of his conduct. In response, Autism
Awareness Australia stated that Burke's claim was "beyond appalling" and "gobsmacking".
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said, "There was gossip about inappropriate language and he was incredibly demanding. If someone fell short of the mark, he would excoriate them. He was unforgiving."
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did not find Burke's denial in the interview was credible, so viewers would not conclude that she was a liar or part of a witch hunt, and thus was not defamed.
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said, "Don Burke was a disgrace because of his behaviour internally and externally. This precluded him from ever becoming a major star."
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