❓ Mr. Kirkup questions the Minister for Defence Issues regarding actions taken after expressing concerns about the former CEO of the Buurabalayji Thalanyji Aboriginal Corporation's claims. The Minister denies responsibility or action within his portfolio, but notes 'interesting' claims about the individual's military record.
AnsweredQoN 59Legislative Assembly
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BUURABALAYJI THALANYJI
ABORIGINAL CORPORATION — MATTHEW SLACK
59. Mr Z.R.F. KIRKUP to the Minister for Defence Issues:
I
refer to comments the minister made in this place on 13 February stating that
he had great concerns about the former CEO of the Buurabalayji Thalanyji
Aboriginal Corporation. Could the minister please update the house on what
actions he took in his capacity as Minister for Defence Issues on the claims he
made about that individual's career?
ABORIGINAL CORPORATION — MATTHEW SLACK
59. Mr Z.R.F. KIRKUP to the Minister for Defence Issues:
I
refer to comments the minister made in this place on 13 February stating that
he had great concerns about the former CEO of the Buurabalayji Thalanyji
Aboriginal Corporation. Could the minister please update the house on what
actions he took in his capacity as Minister for Defence Issues on the claims he
made about that individual's career?
AnswerView source ↗
I had concerns about some of the
claims he has reportedly made, but it is not my portfolio or my responsibility
to respond in any way to his position or any
claims that he has made. I am happy to put on the record that he has made some claims about his military record that I find interesting.
claims he has reportedly made, but it is not my portfolio or my responsibility
to respond in any way to his position or any
claims that he has made. I am happy to put on the record that he has made some claims about his military record that I find interesting.
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