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Chief Minister’s office rejects FOI request into its handling of claims regarding NT Labor MLA Mark Turner
The NT Chief Minister’s office has refused a freedom of information (FOI) request relating to its handling of claims about Labor MLA Mark Turner, on the grounds it could prejudice an active investigation by the anti-corruption watchdog.
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In Parliament last week, Michael Gunner tabled a letter from the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption, confirming ICAC had launched a probe into a matter involving the Member for Blain.
The ICAC did not disclose the nature of its investigation but said it needed parliament’s approval to access the contents of three mobile phones and a laptop belonging to Mr Turner.
Following the confirmation of ICAC’s probe, an information officer in the Chief Minister’s office ruled it would not be in the…
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