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Tasmanian premier apologises for handling of Ogilvie matter, pledges reforms
Key takeaways
- Premier Jeremy Rockliff and his ministers previously refused to provide details around their knowledge of Ms Ogilvie's legal proceedings.
- Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has apologised for his government's handling of allegations that ex-minister Madeleine Ogilvie misled parliament when asked if she was involved in a Supreme Court proceeding.
- In response, Mr Rockliff also announced transparency reforms to strengthen confidence in decisions to use public funds for politicians' legal matters.
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Premier Jeremy Rockliff and his ministers previously refused to provide details around their knowledge of Ms Ogilvie's legal proceedings. (ABC News: Ebony ten Broeke)
Tasmanian Premier Jeremy Rockliff has apologised for his government's handling of allegations that ex-minister Madeleine Ogilvie misled parliament when asked if she was involved in a Supreme Court proceeding.
In response, Mr Rockliff also announced transparency reforms to strengthen confidence in decisions to use public funds for politicians' legal matters.
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