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SA Labor calls for removal of Fraser Ellis from parliamentary committee after ICAC probe
The SA Opposition says it is “completely untenable” for ex-Liberal MP Fraser Ellis to remain on a parliamentary committee tasked with looking into alleged corruption in Aboriginal organisations at the same time as he faces deception charges.
Key points:
- Mr Ellis has vehemently denied the allegations against him
- Labor says he should stand down from parliamentary committees while the matter is ongoing
- The Government says it is up to Parliament, not the party, to make such determinations
Mr Ellis this week revealed during a late-night sitting of Parliament he had been charged with offences arising from an investigation by the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption (ICAC).
The Member for Narungga has strenuously denied the allegations,…
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