Chris Minns says there are a 'vast' number of properties not disclosed as required by the code of conduct and he is concerned Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp may have used his public role to benefit his private interests.
abc.net.au/news/chris-minns-on-tim-crakanthorp-conflict-of-interest/102682098The NSW premier can't rule out whether any projects in the Hunter region have been compromised by Newcastle MP Tim Crakanthorp's family property interests which he failed to disclose.
Lord Mayor Nuatali Nelmes in May said that draft plans to rezone land in the suburb could lead to the creation of 2,000 new homes over the next 20 years.The ABC is not suggesting in-laws Joseph and Santina Manitta or Mr Crakanthorp's wife Laura Crakanthorp were involved in any wrongdoing or that they received any benefit from any decisions involving Mr Crakanthorp.
"I’m not trying to be coy about it, but having referred it to the Independent Commission Against Corruption it's important they are able to do their investigation free of ongoing commentary from me." The NSW ministerial code of conduct states that a minister could have a conflict of interest if any decisions could reasonably be expected to confer a private benefit on the minister or a family member.
Mr Minns said 24 hours ago he was briefed about the conflict of interest but would not say who gave him that information. The Minister for Hunter, a role last held by former premier Gladys Berejiklian, does not have a department but can still make decisions.
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