New allegations of rorting by Slipper

Fresh allegations of rorting by Peter Slipper, who has stood down as parliamentary Speaker, have been made by News Ltd newspapers.

Mr Slipper decided to step down on Sunday after allegations of sexual harassment and fraud, which he denies.

The Herald Sun says it also appears Mr Slipper has breached entitlement laws, including spending more than $3000 to campaign in Tasmania for a friend.

According to Finance Department guidelines, MPs cannot use public money for political or party business.

The paper said that in March 2010, Mr Slipper spent more than $3000 to help a friend, Jillian Law, as she unsuccessfully stood for the Tasmanian parliament for the Liberal Party.

On March 5, two weeks before the poll, he flew to Melbourne, with travel records showing a taxi ride from Pascoe Vale to Carlton at 4.19am.

Hours later, he flew to Hobart for the sole purpose of speaking at a fundraiser for Ms Law.

The Herald Sun said the Queensland MP also faces questions over a claim for an $83 Townsville taxi trip last June 1, when parliamentary records show he was in Canberra.

The newspaper says one of his most trusted advisers, Tim Knapp, is also being questioned by federal police over two matters.

One involves the illegal use of a commonwealth fuel card in Mr Slipper’s name, used on a private vehicle.

The AFP is also investigating claims Mr Knapp may have taken leave for which he had already been paid.

Neither Mr Slipper nor Mr Knapp responded to the newspaper on Sunday.

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