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business reporter Michael Janda and senior business correspondent Peter Ryan

AGL shareholders overrule board to elect directors nominated by Mike Cannon-Brookes

Billionaire Mike Cannon-Brookes has scored a resounding victory at AGL's annual general meeting (AGM), with all four of his independent director candidates appointed to the energy giant's board.

Current AGL chair Patricia McKenzie acknowledged the election of all four candidates nominated by Mr Cannon-Brookes's investment company Grok Ventures, despite the current board urging shareholders only to vote for one — Mark Twidell — while rejecting Kerry Schott, Christine Holman and John Pollaers.

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