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May 21st, 2012 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda Victorian Premier Ted Baillieu says he has no reason to doubt trouble-prone Liberal MP Geoff Shaw, who is embroiled in another round of controversy.
Three whistleblowers claimed in yesterday’s Sunday Herald Sun that Mr Shaw used his taxpayer-funded car for personal gain.
The newspaper reported it had documents showing Mr Shaw’s taxpayer-funded car was used by an employee of his business, Southern Cross Hardware, on a business trip to South Australia last November.
The Frankston MP has said he was unaware his parliamentary car was used by a nominated driver for country and interstate commercial trips.
Mr Baillieu has referred the matter to speaker Ken Smith and the Department of Parliamentary Services for investigation.
“I have no reason to doubt Mr Shaw,” Mr Baillieu said today.
“He is a committed local member, he is a committed member of the team and I support all the members of our team.”
The coalition’s grip on power could be jeopardised if Mr Shaw was forced to resign, as it would trigger a by-election and the government only has a one-seat majority.
Mr Shaw has said he will cooperate with the investigation and repay any costs associated with use of the taxpayer-funded car outside parliamentary guidelines.
“I will present statements that will testify to the truthfulness of my account of the facts,” he said in a statement yesterday.
“This material will also testify as to the actions of those who have made these allegations against me.”
Opposition Leader Daniel Andrews has called for police to investigate, saying the allegations potentially include fraud offences such as obtaining financial advantage through deceptive means.
Last August, Mr Shaw – a former nightclub bouncer – was allegedly involved in a roadside punch-up with a motorist in his electorate.
He has also likened legalising homosexuality to legalising child molestation or dangerous driving.
AAP
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