Lisa Wilkinson knew about claims against Don Burke for 25 years
Lisa Wilkinson has spoken out about the Don Burke scandal, revealing she had been aware of the claims against the television gardener for 25 years.
Wilkinson told Alicia Loxley at the event it was a well-known industry secret.
“For evil to prosper, all it takes is for good men to do nothing,” Wilkinson said.
“It has been an open secret. The stuff on Don Burke I’ve been hearing it for 25 years.
“That was really well known, but it takes bravery to come forward knowing there could be ramifications.
“When you come into a culture that’s well established, everybody has this unspoken set of rules, (such as) this behaviour is acceptable, and there’s not a lot that isn’t, as long as it’s kept under wraps.
“If anybody tries to step outside and tell others about it, you won’t be allowed back in.
“TV stations, media organisations and the film industry are very guilty of that, because there’s a lot of people want to make it.”
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