Atkinson, according to today's AFR, is quoted as saying (when...

Atkinson, according to today's AFR, is quoted as saying (when asked did he do anything to inform WEC shareholders about the Obeids involvement in Cascade) "Oh, I did nothing"

He said that he did not think he ever had "cause to tell the public" but he would not have wanted people to know of Obeids apparent involvement - "I always had the WEC shareholders at heart".

To which counsel assisting ICAC asked "so you owed the duty to yourself as a seller but not to the mums and dads of WEC"

"In the context of that transaction, yes" Mr Atkinson said.