Greens motion to refer Labor MPs to Parliamentary Privileges committee passes Upper House

2018-03-28

Today the Victorian Greens motion to refer Labor MPs implicated in the misuse of public funds to a Privileges Committee passed in the Upper House.

Quotes attributable to Victorian Greens spokesperson for integrity, Sam Hibbins.

"The Ombudsman's investigation was prompted by former Greens leader Greg Barber, and we have led every step of the way in holding Labor to account for the misuse of public money.

"The Privileges Committee is specifically designed to hold MPs accountable to the parliamentary code of conduct and has the power to recommend sanctions. It is by far the most appropriate body to handle this matter.

"The Greens motion also calls on Daniel Andrews to apologise to the Parliament, and for the establishment of an independent Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards in Victoria. It is crucial we put a stop to the endless series of scandals by Labor and Liberal MPs.”