Parliament clerk finds claim Labor’s Jim Madden used public money to buy an artwork for former partner ‘not substantiated’
“I made the decision to retire after careful consideration of my ongoing mental and physical health … In just the last two years, I have been admitted to hospital to undergo surgery on three occasions.”
Madden confirmed he had spent his own money on the artwork to support a special school’s fundraising efforts. “In relation to the recent allegations made in the media, I have always tried to uphold the standards expected by my community and the Australian Labor party. I have fully participated in processes about issues raised.”
Madden had also came under fire in the Australian report from former staff members David Stone and Alison Young, who alleged they were bullied by him. Young lodged a formal complaint with Labor but the party chose not to expel Madden after an investigation in February that found he had breached 22 of its rules.
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