Shareholders have revolted against an Australian tech giant's leadership, dealing a first strike on remuneration less than a month since Australian Federal Police raided the company's offices.

Almost one in every two WiseTech shareholders rejected executive pay deals for billionaire founder Richard White and company executives at the group's annual meeting on Friday, punctuating more than 12 months of scandals, boardroom chaos and now a probe by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Mr White, under investigation along with three staff over allegations of selling company shares during a blackout period, choked back tears in his annual address to shareholders.

"I want to thank the whole WiseTech team with their passion and brilliance, our customers and partners for their t

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