Monday 18 February 2013

Newman Must Explain

Media Release.

Opposition Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk says the Premier must release all information on the latest scandal involving Ros Bates and appointments she made to Screen Queensland.
"The Premier needs to make public all the information relating to the former Minister's dealings with Screen Queensland, the appointments she made, and the consultancies and contracts involving any personal friends," Ms Palaszczuk said.
"The Premier handpicked Ros Bates for his Cabinet and kept her in Cabinet long after she showed she was not up to the job.
"The Premier failed to sack her when it was clear to everyone else she had to go so it is only fair he is the one to explain the latest scandal she left behind.
"The revelations today about public funds and government jobs given to a close friend of ex-minister Bates also raise doubts about the Premier's statements yesterday on her resignation
"Did the Premier know on Friday this new scandal was about to be revealed and if so why did he still not lift a finger to sack a minister who clearly had to go?
"If he knew the truth why wasn't he honest with Queensland's and why didn't he sack Ms Bates on the spot?
"In relation to both Ros Bates and the dismissal of Michael Caltabiano it is time the Premier was open and honest with the people of Queensland.
"He promised higher standards of behaviour and accountability in government, but we are yet to catch even a glimpse of them," Ms Palaszczuk said.

No comments:

Post a Comment