The Queensland Opposition has dismissed legal advice that clears Premier
Peter Beattie of personal wrongdoing in the alleged bribery matter at
Palm Island.
The Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) is investigating whether Mr
Beattie did anything wrong in offering the Palm Island council a
package, including waiving an $800,000 debt, in return for attending the
opening of a new community centre and other things.
The question hinges on whether the Premier got any personal gain.
He has released advice from the solicitor-general that says there was
political benefit, but not personal.
"I'd always had a clear conscience on this," Mr Beattie said.
But Deputy Opposition Leader Jeff Seeney is not convinced by the
solicitor-general's opinion.
"Crown Law are essentially the government solicitors," Mr Seeney said.
The CMC says the solicitor-general's advice makes no difference to its
investigation. |
