AFIC tells Elliott to give BHP's new chairman time

One of BHP Billiton's largest Australian shareholders says new chairman Ken MacKenzie must be given time to put his stamp on the company, amid reports activist investor Elliott is reviving a campaign to shake up the mining company.

Elliott recently talked to BHP shareholders in England and South Africa to again advocate the end to the miner's dual-listed company structure and for fresh management perspectives, according to Reuters.