PAC Unanimously Rejects Baseless Claims
Tonight, the Public Accounts Committee here (PAC) delivered a unanimous finding in relation to online claims regarding the Darwin Waterfront Corporation put forth by the Opposition Leader, Selena Uibo.
From the outset, I have been transparent with Territorians in relation to any advice that we have received regarding these baseless claims.
There were four submissions put forward to the committee to examine, all of which have been made available for the public to see.
The current Leader of the Opposition used parliamentary privilege to smear public servants with baseless allegations.
Following the public accounts inquiry that Ms Uibo called for – finding that there was absolutely no case to answer – the public are left questioning the integrity and judgement of the Opposition Leader.
Ms Uibo owes Territorians an apology. She owes public servants an apology. And I am calling on her to make it – publicly and without delay.
This has been a deeply challenging time for the staff and agencies caught in the middle of this political stunt. I thank them for their professionalism and resilience throughout.
I dread to think how much taxpayer’s money was wasted by the opposition slinging mud at public servants.
I am drawing the line in the sand on this matter. We are getting on with the job to reduce crime, rebuild the economy and restore our unique lifestyle.
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