❓ Opposition questions the Premier about a potential conflict of interest involving lobbyist group Halden Burns and the Labor Party, alleging receipt of confidential cabinet information. The Premier's representative responds by stating the matter has been referred for investigation.
AnsweredQoN 571Legislative Council
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HALDEN BURNS — REMOVAL FROM REGISTER OF LOBBYISTS
I refer to lobbyist group Halden Burns. Given the clear conflict of interest between the Halden Burns lobby group and the Labor Party, combined with the admission by John Halden of the receipt of confidential cabinet information, will the Premier immediately remove Halden Burns from the state government’s Register of Lobbyists; and, if not, why not? Hon KIM CHANCE
I refer to lobbyist group Halden Burns. Given the clear conflict of interest between the Halden Burns lobby group and the Labor Party, combined with the admission by John Halden of the receipt of confidential cabinet information, will the Premier immediately remove Halden Burns from the state government’s Register of Lobbyists; and, if not, why not? Hon KIM CHANCE
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I thank Hon Anthony Fels for giving notice of the question. Mr John Halden’s comments have been referred to the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to provide advice on whether Mr Halden has breached the lobbyists’ code of conduct. In addition, the Premier has asked the director general to refer the matter to the Corruption and Crime Commission.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Anthony Fels for giving notice of the question. Mr John Halden’s comments have been referred to the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to provide advice on whether Mr Halden has breached the lobbyists’ code of conduct. In addition, the Premier has asked the director general to refer the matter to the Corruption and Crime Commission.
I thank Hon Anthony Fels for giving notice of the question. Mr John Halden’s comments have been referred to the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to provide advice on whether Mr Halden has breached the lobbyists’ code of conduct. In addition, the Premier has asked the director general to refer the matter to the Corruption and Crime Commission.
Mr John Halden’s comments have been referred to the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to provide advice on whether Mr Halden has breached the lobbyists’ code of conduct. In addition, the Premier has asked the director general to refer the matter to the Corruption and Crime Commission.
Hon KIM CHANCE replied: I thank Hon Anthony Fels for giving notice of the question. Mr John Halden’s comments have been referred to the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to provide advice on whether Mr Halden has breached the lobbyists’ code of conduct. In addition, the Premier has asked the director general to refer the matter to the Corruption and Crime Commission.
I thank Hon Anthony Fels for giving notice of the question. Mr John Halden’s comments have been referred to the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to provide advice on whether Mr Halden has breached the lobbyists’ code of conduct. In addition, the Premier has asked the director general to refer the matter to the Corruption and Crime Commission.
Mr John Halden’s comments have been referred to the Director General of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet to provide advice on whether Mr Halden has breached the lobbyists’ code of conduct. In addition, the Premier has asked the director general to refer the matter to the Corruption and Crime Commission.
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