Proceedings against former Olea executive chairman dropped

Western Australian olive oil company Olea Australis have announced that proceedings in the District Court of Western Australia against former executive chairman John (Gus) Simpson have been discontinued.

Counsel for the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions advised the court that further evidence had been considered, and the result was that the Director of Public Prosecutions would not be continuing with the matter.

The proceedings were discontinued on March 21.