A former head of a crime and corruption watchdog was able to push for beekeeping reforms in Queensland without declaring he had just acquired shares in a honey business eyeing deals with beekeepers nationwide.
LNP MP Jon Krause acquired shares in a start-up honey business whose fellow investors included former rugby player Nick "Honeybadger" Cummins.A politician was able to push for beekeeping reforms in Queensland without declaring he had just acquired shares in a honey business eyeing deals with beekeepers nationwide.
The Western Australia-based business told potential investors it hoped to buy "honey on the east coast later" in the year, depending on a national supply contract eventuating. "Amendments to be moved by the LNP to remove the restrictions on beekeepers operating in areas that they presently occupy in the national park estate … should be supported," he said.He spoke for almost 10 minutes. He referred to bees stinging him when younger. He did not mention his interest in AHV.
They say an interest would be held in common if the politician was "part of a large group of people affected in a similar way".Mr Krause declined interview requests, but his spokesman said the Clerk of Parliament had advised he "had no requirement for disclosure during debate".
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