Coal boss declines role after 'unjust' backlash to university chancellor offer

The chairman of Whitehaven Coal, Mark Vaile, says an "unjust" campaign against him led him to turn down an offer to become chancellor of the University of Newcastle.Mark Vaile intended to take up the role as chancellor while staying on as Whitehaven chairmanIts council will meet today and start making plans to find a new chancellor

But his role with the major mining company was seen by critics as a conflict of interest with the university's stance on climate change.

Stop the stupid war on coal, ABC. Coal is a pillar of the Australian economy. Without Coal, the ABC budget will have to cut down substantially.

Would a church look to an athiest to lead its congregation?

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