Guide Dogs Victoria boss Karen Hayes has been stood down, pending the outcome of an investigation into her endorsing Treasurer Josh Frydenberg for re-election.
Guide Dogs Victoria's chief executive has been stood down after she endorsed Treasurer Josh Frydenberg in a series of pre-election materials.Karen Hayes was featured in a flyer and promotional video posted on social media backing Mr Frydenberg as the member for Kooyong ahead of the 21 May poll.
On Tuesday, Guide Dogs Victoria confirmed Ms Hayes had been stood down from her role, pending the probe's outcome. The flyer and promotional video were authorised by Mr Frydenberg's Hawthorn East office, in compliance with electoral laws. The ACNC reminded charities of their obligations less than a week before the Ms Hayes' comments came to light.
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