Labor’s Julian Hill has received a concerns notice from the lawyers of a business associate of former Liberal minister Stuart Robert.Labor’s Julian Hill has received a concerns notice from the lawyers of a business associate of former Liberal minister Stuart Robert.
Hill told parliament: “The notice raises concerns about a number of publications, including an official media release published by the parliament of Australia pursuant to a resolution of the Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit, the JCPAA, and a video of me answering a question in question time.
In April, Margerison was due to appear in front of the audit committee, which was investigating procurement at Services Australia and the National Disability Insurance Agency. Margerison’s lawyers said at the time that he could not appearOn Monday Hill tabled the media release and other publications Margerison had complained about. Multiple Facebook posts were tabled, including Hill querying “where can he be” and suggesting there were “serious questions” to be answered.
Dick concluded there was a “prima facie case” that threatening legal action in relation to the media release may constitute a contempt of parliament. He also asked it to consider whether the threat of legal action might “set a precedent if not addressed by the house”. The motion passed.Our Australian morning briefing breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what’s happening and why it matters“never part-owned any company that ever received anything from Synergy 360”. He has denied any wrongdoing and said that departmental procurement was conducted with the “highest levels of probity”.