LNP leader David Crisafulli says the Premier has “no other choice” but to order an inquiry into the Public Service Commission’s actions.
A cloud hangs over the work and oversight of two of Queensland’s public sector watchdogs amid calls for a probe into alleged interference in the office of lobbying regulator Nikola Stepanov.
Unlike the CCC or Integrity Commission, which have oversight from a parliamentary committee, the Public Service Commission is ultimately responsible to Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk.Dr Stepanov, the state’s Integrity Commissioner, had raised complaints with the Crime and Corruption Commission last year about the, and altering of security permissions to her office by the PSC, which has budgetary authority over her agency.
The developments, including news of Dr Stepanov would leave the role part-way through her second three-year term in July after accepting a new role in November, came the same week CCC chair Alan MacSporranBoth have placed a spotlight around matters of integrity the Palaszczuk governmentLNP Opposition Leader David Crisafulli says the Premier has “no other choice” but to ensure an independent investigation into the matters.
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