McIver denies subpoena in Slipper case

Liberal National Party (LNP) Queensland president Bruce McIver has denied being summoned to give evidence in the case against sidelined Speaker Peter Slipper.

Mr Slipper is at the centre of a sexual harassment case brought on by former staffer James Ashby.

“I have not received any subpoena to give evidence in the case against Peter Slipper MP,” he said in a statement responding to media reports claiming Mr Slipper’s lawyers had subpoenaed him to give evidence.

“If I do receive a subpoena, I will co-operate.

“It is disappointing that this has been pursued through the media rather than with me personally.”

The Australian newspaper reported Mr Slipper’s lawyers had demanded Mr McIver disclose correspondence with Howard-era minister Mal Brough, who had asked him to find one of Mr Slipper’s staffers a job in the newly elected Queensland LNP government.

Mr Brough, who is seeking preselection in Mr Slipper’s Sunshine Coast-based seat of Fisher, has admitted advising Mr Ashby to report sexual harassment allegations against Mr Slipper to police.

You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.

Leave a Reply

Powered by WordPress | Designed by: Premium WordPress Themes | Thanks to Themes Gallery, Bromoney and Wordpress Themes