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<p>In the harsh spotlight of the inquiry, lab boss Cathie Allen admits to absolutely nothing, tearfully insisting she always acted with the best intentions and has been terribly misunderstood.</p> <p>In her account, white-anting staff were to blame for the toxic culture at the lab, management offered no support, funding was shrinking and the pressure was relentless. We explore her life outside the lab, with some surprising revelations, and examine her claim to have been unfairly portrayed as a ‘Disney villain’.</p> <p>To read The Australian's reporting and analysis of the inquiry, search <em>Shandee's Story </em>or visit<a href="https://www.theaustralian.com.au/podcasts/shandees-story"> shandee.com.au</a>.</p> <p>For daily updates, subscribe to <em>The Front </em>in your podcast app.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>