Terry Stephens, Adrian Pederick and Fraser Ellis issue a joint statement naming themselves as the subjects of an ICAC investigation into potential corruption, but 'vehemently' deny any criminal conduct.
Three South Australian Liberal MPs have identified themselves as the subjects of an ICAC probe into potential corruption, but have rejected claims they are trying to "frustrate" the investigation.They identified themselves and denied criminal conductTerry Stephens, Adrian Pederick and Fraser Ellis released a joint statement this morning, acknowledging they were at the centre of the investigation instigated by former Independent Commissioner Against Corruption Bruce Lander.
"It expressly included documents such as diary entries and records of appointments, and also naturally extended to notes of meetings." However, the MPs have said they would let Parliament "rule on parliamentary privilege" before they made a decision on whether to comply with the ICAC's requests for information.The MPs said Mr Lander agreed the question of parliamentary privilege and its extent can only be decided by Parliament.
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