Chief Minister Michael Gunner must resign over alleged cocaine sex scandal: Finocchiaro
CLP Leader Lia Finocchiaro has demanded that Chief Minister Michael Gunner stand down over his handling of an alleged cocaine sex scandal within Territory Labor Party ranks
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CLP Leader Lia Finocchiaro has called on Chief Minister Michael Gunner to stand down over his handling of an alleged cocaine sex scandal within Territory Labor Party ranks.
Ms Finocchiaro said Mr Gunner could no longer hold office, alleging that he had deliberately covered up the allegations.
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“The Chief Minister’s handling of the Labor cocaine sex scandal proves his position has become untenable,” she said.
“He has been given every opportunity to show real leadership and address these serious allegations.”
Ms Finocchiaro said the Chief Minister was the only person yet to address the allegations of criminal activity among his party and that he had failed a test of leadership through his actions.
“The allegations have been made public, the media have substantiated these allegations, and police are reportedly investigating,” she said.
“This is disgraceful behaviour from a Chief Minister and this goes to the integrity of the entire parliament.
“This Chief Minister’s legacy is now crime, cocaine and cover ups.”
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Police have so far chosen not to comment on the scandal despite the woman at the centre of the allegations confirming they were investigating the claims.
The NT’s anti-corruption watchdog has declined to say if it is investigating the allegations.
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