The board of Australia’s “toughest” rehabilitation centre has asked its founder to re-consider his potential resignation, after the chief executive posted on social media earlier this week he was quitting due to being “muzzled” over his opinions.
Peter Lyndon-James first issued an apology on Sunday for sharing clips that were allegedly anti-mass migration, and later tendered his resignation to the board.
Shalom House and its founder Peter Lyndon-James have also won awards for their unorthodox approach.Credit: Australian of the Year Awards
He said he wanted to be able to speak publicly on his views, and felt the board had muzzled him.
Lyndon-James’ fate was to be decided at a board meeting on Monday.
However, a letter sent by Mike Price on behalf of the board of directors asked the founder to re-consider his resignation, and pushed back on Lyndon-James’ claim he had been forced to censor himself.
“We wish to make it clear that at no time has the board sought to silence or restrict your personal opinions,” it reads.
“You are entitled to share personal views on your own platforms.
While your position as founder gives your words influence, we respect our right to speak in a personal capacity, separate from your professional duties.
“We therefore ask that, before any decision is finalised, you take time to reconsider and continue working with the board on the organisation’s future direction.”
Lyndon-James publicly thanked the board, and said he would be more mindful of how and where he shared his personal opinion.
He did not confirm whether he had rescinded his resignation.
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