For the third time in less than 12 months, the Queensland Opposition refers the former deputy premier and treasurer to the Crime and Corruption Commission, this time over the selection of her former under treasurer.
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".
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