Category: code of conduct

Former NSW Minister Cleared of Allegations He Breached Ministerial Code of Conduct

September 13, 2022
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Stuart Ayres, formerly the trade minister of New South Wales (NSW), was cleared of concerns that he breached the ministerial code of conduct. An independent review by barrister Bruce McClintock was conducted after concerns were raised that Ayres had overstepped his role in the appointment of former NSW Deputy Premier to a high-paying U.S. trade…

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NSW Trade Minister Stuart Ayres Resigns Following Questions of Breached Code of Conduct

August 2, 2022
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New South Wales (NSW) Trade Minister Stuart Ayres has stepped down from all ministerial positions as well as deputy leader of the state Liberal Party. It comes after a draft review into how former NSW Deputy Premier John Barilaro landed a high-paying U.S. trade role raised a concern as to whether Ayres breached the ministerial…

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Five Tories Breached Conduct Code in ‘Egregious’ Attempt to Influence Legal Case

July 21, 2021
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Five Conservatives breached the code of conduct over an “egregious” attempt to influence a former Tory MP’s legal proceedings, the Commons Standards Committee has found. Theresa Villiers, Natalie Elphicke, Sir Roger Gale, Adam Holloway, and Bob Stewart sought to interfere in a decision regarding ex-MP Charlie Elphicke, who was convicted of sex offences. The committee…

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