NSW Labor leader received complaints about Walt Secord’s behaviour before MP stood down

Chris Minns says colleagues raised concerns over weekend, after Secord apologised for shortcomings'

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The New South Wales Labor leader Chris Minns has said it would be premature for him to endorse former shadow police minister Walt Secord's preselection ahead of the next election after concerns were raised with him about the veteran MP's behaviour.

Secord stood aside from Labor's shadow ministry on Monday after allegations that he had bullied staff members inside former party leader Jodi McKay's office.