Former deputy premier and treasurer Jackie Trad has again been referred to Queensland's Crime and Corruption Commission by the State Opposition.The party did not produce evidence to back up the accusationIt's the third time in 12 months the Opposition has referred Ms Trad to the corruption watchdog.Today, the LNP used parliamentary privilege to accuse Ms Trad of interfering in the selection process of her former under treasurer, Frankie Carroll, in 2019.
"I've referred this matter to the Crime and Corruption Commission … because this type of behaviour cannot be tolerated," he said.Directors-general are meant to be appointed by an independent selection panel and free from political influence. Mr Mander said the Opposition had tried several times to have the panel's advice released to the public.Ms Trad said she "would not be distracted by the LNP's political games".
Jackie B'Jackie Peterson!!!!
This is persecution.
Can LNPQLD tell LiberalAus and senbmckenzie that it's not OK to ignore recommendations from independent panels? sportsrorts
Queensland LNP opposition has become very boring. Can’t they just go away & find something useful to occupy themselves with? If they really want to stamp out rorting LiarFromTheShire & his useless lot are a start. sportsrorts comes to mind. There’s also this list👇🏿auspol
False allegations it’s a problem?
Orange woman bad?
What's the point of a corruption watchdog if they don't watch out for corruption? Good to see the impartial ABC with a headline that is clearly leaning one way.
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