'The allegations in relation to the creation of a role I would give to somebody outside politics is completely false and offensive.' 9News
Perrottet is alleged to have offered to create a parliamentary trade role for Transport Minister David Elliott as a sweetener for dumping him from cabinet.reports the role was offered to Elliott when he indicated he'd contest a federal seat, but then changed his mind.The premier, who on another occasion reportedly spoke to Elliott about the agent-general position in London, wouldn't initially be drawn on this latest controversy.
"The allegations in relation to the creation of a role I would give to somebody outside politics is completely false and offensive," Perrottet said. "We are going to parliament this week so there'll be plenty of opportunities to ask questions on these matters," he said.
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