Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has defended his party’s acceptance of a donation from a former MP facing criminal charges, saying Michael Trout deserves his day in court.
Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has defended his party’s acceptance of a donation from a former MP facing criminal charges, saying Michael Trout deserves his day in court before deciding whether to return the money.
While under investigation, Trout made a $17,500 donation to the LNP, according to Electoral Commission of Queensland records.Speaking at Redland Bay on Saturday, Crisafulli said it was too early to say whether the LNP should refund the donation. “Now, as for his involvement in the interim, he’s taking the decision to step aside , but whether or not he’s guilty or innocent and therefore able to make a contribution, I think the court is a fair place to determine .“...If the court case was to come up with a guilty verdict, then there’s a vastly different question you put to me, and I’d have a vastly different answer.”
“I saw David Crisafulli saying he wouldn’t comment until the court was decided. Well, he’s never shown that kind of restraint before.
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