Former SA deputy premier calls parliamentary inquiry a 'witch-hunt' after being cleared of conflict of interest

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South Australia's former deputy premier tells state parliament last year's parliamentary inquiry into her was a 'witch-hunt' that amounted to 'nothing more than a kangaroo court'.

Ms Chapman said it was "farcical" that the committee only had 37 days to investigate the matter.

"This formed the basis of their finding that I had an actual conflict of interest. The ombudsman uncovered in his investigation that there was no contract at all. It didn't exist," she said. "The question of legal representation does need to be fully explored and I would urge the parliament to do so," she said.Ombudsman criticises referral

"There wouldn't have been a select committee if the government hadn't lost the number on the floor of the house. "It's very important that my position is politically neutral and for the public to have confidence in what I do," he said. "The fact is you can have two legal officers look at the same thing and come up with different points of view," he said.found Ms Chapman misled the house"That was a matter for us, that's been settled. Tick. Misled the parliament, penalty imposed," he said.Dispute over eligibility to stay in parliament

 

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So effectively any action taken against citizens by police is also a witch hunt? ICACs need to ve stronger, not watered down by politicians so they can avoid scrutiny. If you dont like the system to be honest then get out of politics.

Well hop on your broomstick and fly away my dear

It's almost like it's their job to check things out when they get reports of possible conflict/corruption. Who'd have thought, huh?

How to know a politician is 100% guilty as charged...they call it a witch hunt.

Mouthful of bad teeth. Just go Vicki. Your time is done.

Hecate hecate hecate

Sure Mr Koutsantonis said the parliament found Ms Chapman misled the house, an accusation the ombudsman did not investigate.

When it comes to political parasites it's better to be safe than sorry,so stop whinging and whining.

She’s being a bit hard on herself. I don’t think she looks like a witch 🧙‍♀️

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