Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirmed that nearly $1 million in taxpayer funds covered legal fees for former ministers Madeleine Ogilvie and Jane Howlett fighting the Integrity Commission. Both have resigned to the backbench over accusations of misleading parliament.
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff confirmed in parliament that $525,000 in taxpayer-funded legal fees for former ministers Madeleine Ogilvie and Jane Howlett were for fighting the Integrity Commission. The total legal costs, including the commission's own expenses, approach $1 million.
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff strongly indicated MP Madeleine Ogilvie is under Integrity Commission investigation, referencing comments by the chief commissioner. Ogilvie resigned from cabinet amid allegations of misleading parliament over Supreme Court action, with taxpayers covering $120,000 in legal fees.
