Today I have met with the Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education and Minister for the Hunter, Tim Crakanthorp.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I have formed the view that Mr Crakanthorp has failed to comply with his obligations under the Ministerial Code of Conduct to promptly notify me of a potential conflict of interest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This has given rise to concerns that he may have acted in matters in which he had a conflict between his public duties and the property interests of members of his family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This is unacceptable and I have referred the matter to the ICAC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Mr Crakanthorp\u2019s failure to comply with the letter and the spirit of the Ministerial Code of Conduct has caused me to lose confidence in his ability to discharge his duties as a Minister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In light of this, I have asked Mr Crakanthorp to resign and he has agreed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On forming Government, I clearly set out my expectations to my Ministers that they conduct themselves with the highest integrity to maintain the public\u2019s trust in government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Deputy Premier Prue Car will assume responsibility as interim Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary Education and Training.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism Yasmin Catley will assume responsibility as interim Minister for the Hunter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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