Source : the age
The Crisafulli government continues to face questions about the conduct of Sport and Olympic Games Minister Tim Mander, and whether he knowingly misled the state’s electoral commission.
On Monday, it was reported that Mander was enrolled to vote at the address of a staffer, and was not living in his electorate.
After briefly facing the media on Monday night, he told parliament on Tuesday that he had “complied with the requirements of the Electoral Commission of Queensland at all times” and had written to the ECQ “to affirm that I have followed the appropriate processes”.
But the issue has not been laid to rest, with Premier David Crisafulli facing further questions on Wednesday, including whether Mander should refer himself to the Australian Electoral Commission.
“He took the step of going to the ECQ … I think the process should run its course, and at the end of it, there should be fair reporting, fair assessment on what happens at the end of that process,” Crisafulli said.
“I’ll always deal with things in a fair way.“
You can catch up on yesterday’s happenings here. Otherwise, here’s some of the key takeaways:
- Labor has sought to further grill Sports Minister Tim Mander over his electoral enrolment details in the wake of his separation from his wife while reportedly living in parliamentary accommodation. Mander insists he has followed his obligations at all times under state laws.
- The LNP has continued spruiking its push for a renewed oil industry in the state, accusing the Albanese government of inaction.
- Both major parties are looking to the looming Stafford byelection, with the LNP attacking Labor’s candidate, Luke Richmond, for his role in the party organisation and with former health ministers.
- Youth Justice Minister Laura Gerber has kicked off debate on the LNP’s controversial bill – containing the latest iteration of its “adult crime, adult time” laws, an end to three-strike drug diversion, and new police powers to stop “anti-social behaviour” – which is set to pass by early Thursday afternoon. Opposition Leader Steven Miles, in an earlier contribution, said the bill “ignores advice in favour of antiquated ideologies”.
We’ll be updating you with everything you need to know from today’s sitting.
