NSW minister Tim Crakanthorp forced to resign over alleged conflict of interest concerns
by Guardian staff from World news | The Guardian on (#6DFM0)
Labor premier Chris Minns requested the resignation, alleging a clear breach of the ministerial code'
The New South Wales premier has dumped Tim Crakanthorp, the minister for skills, Tafe and the Hunter, alleging he failed to properly comply with his obligations as minister, citing potential conflict of interest concerns.
In a hastily convened press conference on Wednesday afternoon, Chris Minns said he asked Crakanthorp to resign as a minister and he has agreed to do that, and as a result, he will no longer be in the New South Wales government.
Continue reading...