Queensland Aboriginal cultural centre boss charged for allegedly exploiting Indigenous artists

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A former Aboriginal art centre manager has been charged with 35 dishonesty offences after he allegedly exploited artists in a remote Queensland community.

A veteran Aboriginal art centre boss allegedly exploited the artists he represented in a remote far north Queensland community.

He was charged with 35 counts of dishonesty following an investigation by the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporation. "Commonly it's middlemen 'carpetbaggers' with no strings attached taking advantage of the vulnerable. Over 24 years he developed significant industry knowledge and forged relationships with artists, galleries and collectors, an ORIC spokeswoman said.

 

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