Conflict of interest concerns have been raised about former NSW treasurer Matt Kean’s new dual roles as a federal government climate change adviser and at a private green investment fund led by a former Macquarie banker.
Nationals leader David Littleproud, former senator-turned integrity campaigner Rex Patrick, and a former public service boss have called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen to review Mr Kean’s government job and explain how potential conflicts will be managed.
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