新南威尔士州总理支持调查部长指称因法庭案件对公务员施加压力的问题。 NSW Premier backs inquiry into minister’s alleged pressure on public servant over tribunal case.

新南威尔士州总理克里斯·明斯(Chris Minns)表示地方政府部长罗恩·霍尼希(Ron Hoenig)有理由对指控进行调查,因为他强迫一名高级公务员快速审理涉及前Bayside市长比尔·萨拉维诺夫斯基(Bill Saravinovski)的法庭案件。 NSW Premier Chris Minns says it’s reasonable for Local Government Minister Ron Hoenig to face inquiries into allegations he pressured a senior public servant to fast-track a tribunal case involving former Bayside mayor Bill Saravinovski. 这些索赔根据议会秘密证据,指称Hoenig将副国务卿Brett Whitworth推了五次,引起反对意见和对辞职的考虑。 The claims, based on secret parliamentary evidence, allege Hoenig pushed Deputy Secretary Brett Whitworth five times, prompting objections and a consideration of resignation. 已将此事提交地方政府办公室和廉政公署处理。 The matter has been referred to the Office of Local Government and ICAC. Minns否认知道细节,但支持进行彻底的调查。 Minns denies knowing the details but supports a thorough probe. Minns也承认他的顾问Cherie Burton可能游说议员支持Ed McDougall担任市长, Separately, Minns acknowledged his adviser Cherie Burton may have lobbied councillors to support Ed McDougall for mayor, citing long-standing ties, though he says he was unaware of the extent or impact.