Labour’s Shane Jones reinstated to front bench
Labour Leader David Shearer has reinstated Shane Jones to the front bench after the auditor-general clears him of any wrongdoing in an immigration saga.
Labour Leader David Shearer has reinstated Shane Jones to Labour’s front bench after the auditor-general cleared him of any wrongdoing in an immigration saga.
Lyn Provost this afternoon released the report on her inquiry into Mr Jones’ decision, as the former Associate Minister of immigration, to grant citizenship to Mr Yang Liu, also known as Bill Liu.
She found there was no evidence of any improper motive, collusion or political interference in the decision to authorize citizenship.
Mr Shearer says in a statement he is pleased to welcome Mr Jones back to Labour’s front bench and his return to full duties in the portfolios of regional development, forestry and associate finance.
However, he noted the report criticised processes followed by ministers and officials involved in the Liu incident and other high-risk cases.
NBR staff
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
Tue, 12 Mar 2013
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Labour’s Shane Jones reinstated to front bench
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