Article by Kevin Airs courtesy of Daily Mail Australia.
- Dr Charlie Teo slammed disciplinary hearing at ball
- He told rich guests the tribunal was ‘f***ing bulls***’
- His Rebel Ball raised $1million for his foundation
- Benny Elias paid $160,000 for day with Gina Rinehart
Dr Charlie Teo launches foul-mouthed rant against hearing at foundation ball.
Brain surgeon Dr Charlie Teo has unleashed on the disciplinary board probing the alleged botched operations that could end his career.
In a speech to guests at his Rebel Ball on Saturday night – which raised $1million for the Charlie Teo Foundation – he slammed the Health Care Complaints Commission.
To the cheers and applause of supporters he told them: ‘You here tonight have stuck with me and I can’t thank you enough for your loyalty.
‘Everyone’s been asking me about the tribunal. I may as well give you the inside story. The tribunal was absolute f***ing bulls***.’
The HCCC launched an inquiry into two cases where Dr Teo performed brain surgery on two women who never recovered and died soon after.
Dr Teo denies he was negligent but has admitted he was responsible for the tragic outcomes: ‘I think in fact I’ve been too aggressive,’ he told the hearing in March.
Dr Charlie Teo talks about his medical tribunal at miracle ball
He insisted previous work restrictions put on him by an earlier hearing – which have stopped him operating in Australia – had potentially cost the lives of some.
‘I haven’t been able to save lives that I know I can save,’ he insisted outside the hearing in Sydney in March.
At Saturday night’s ball in Sydney’s Crown Casino in Barangaroo, the focus was on raising funds for his charity to research brain cancer.
NRL legend Benny Elias snapped up the star lot at the auction, paying $160,000 for two days with mining magnate Gina Rinehart at the Ayana Estate in Bali.
It was was billed ‘An exclusive experience with Gina Rinehart’ and will see Elias and a guest whisked away on a private chartered flight to her luxury Bali hideaway in November for a gala dinner with industry giants.
The following day, another private flight will then whisk them to Port Hedland in Western Australia for another gala dinner under the stars at the Roy Hill rail site at her mining facility, before another private flight back to Perth.
The foundation hailed the deep pockets of the rich guests at the Rebel Ball in a post on Facebook on Monday, celebrating the $1million raised.
Supporters at the event included Australian cricket captain Steve Waugh, former Olympic beach volleyball star Kerri Potthurst and Labor powerbroker Graham Richardson.
Spin bowler and brain cancer victim Gavin Robertson was also among the guests, as well as brain tumour survivor Beatrice McBride who performed with her dad Slide McBride, including a song she wrote for her surgeon Dr Charlie Teo.
Also on stage was Australian rock music legend, Mondo Rock’s Paul Christie who joined The Hindley Street Country Club Band.
Previous balls have featured guests including Nine celebrities Karl Stefanovic, Richard Wilkins and Peter Overton.
‘Beautiful and heartbreaking stories were shared by Sue-Ellan Vasiliou co-founder of Little Legs Foundation, and our special guest speaker Professor Matt Dun,’ said the foundation.
‘The legacy of two little girls lost too soon, Alegra and Josie, means children with DIPG/DMG are now getting a fighting chance.
‘Having personally known the hopelessness of hearing that his child’s brain cancer is ‘untreatable’, Matt through his brain cancer research is changing the ‘go home and make memories’ message that DIPG/DMG families currently face.’
‘We transformed the future raising over $1 million on the night for game-changing brain cancer research,’ said the post.
‘This is after-event costs, so every dollar goes to the cause. We are blown away by your generosity and spirit!
‘Our auctioneer – Australia’s eminent traffic reporter Vic Lorusso – led the charge, with an exclusive international experience generously donated by Gina Rinehart AO reaching a phenomenal $160,000!
‘A big shout out to NRL Tigers Legend Benny Elias jumping up on the floor to drive the live auction, together with Elliott Shoebridge.’
It added: ‘Thank you to all guests and contributors for joining the revolution to REBEL against brain cancer!
‘We truly value your generosity, kind-heartedness and devotion to this important cause.’
Daily Mail Australia has contacted the Health Care Complaints Commission for comment.
