Sue Neales Mercury

POLICE are investigating an explosive new allegation of corruption at the highest levels of Tasmanian political and legal circles. The investigation centres on allegations the former Lennon Government promised a senior legal appointment to an eminent person in return for certain favours. Police are interviewing figures across the top echelons of Tasmania’s political, legal and public spheres in relation to the new inquiry. Read more here

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