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Questions to answer over stolen funds
Labor today accused the Tasmanian Liberal Party of avoiding a criminal investigation over the misappropriation of party funds.
“Serious questions remain over this matter and why it was not referred to police,” Mr Green said.
“In 2008 the Liberals said former State Director Damien Mantach left for ‘personal reasons’ in an attempt to cover up the truth.
“It has now been revealed Mr Mantach was sacked for the misappropriation of funds.
“This only came to light after allegations Mr Mantach had stolen $1.5 million of Liberal funds in Victoria.
“The Premier’s response to serious questions in Parliament today was pathetic and his defence that the stealing allegations were dealt with ‘appropriately’ is just not believable.”
Bryan Green MP Labor Leader