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Thomson documents for police

Posted by: 2ue | 24 August, 2011 - 2:03 PM
Michael Smith compares signatures of MP Craig Thomson

A formal police investigation into allegations Labor MP Craig Thomson misused a union credit card now appears likely, following the critical decision of the Health Services Union to co-operate. Follow the latest here.

Michael Smith and General Secretary of the Health Services Union Kathy Jackson discuss the background to the documents that will now be presented to police. She reveals a union credit card has been misused and police need to determine by whom.

 

Michael Smith claims he has seen cash withdrawal statements from Craig Thomson's Health Services Union credit card totalling over $100,000. He explains why a union executive meeting was essential to sort out whether documentation should be handed to police.

 

The Health Services Union announces to the media it will assit NSW Police with any investigation into Craig Thomson and will hand over all documentation needed. Michael Smith with 2UE's Peter Lusted on the story as it broke from the HSU meeting.

 

Cathy Jackson General Secretary of the Health Services Union  announces to the media the union has decided to refer documents to police involving Craig Thomson as they assess whether criminal offenses occurred.

 

The Opposition has attempted to force Prime Minister Julia Gillard to address the Craig Thomson scandal in Federal Parliament.

 

It's claimed the President of the Health Services Union was trying to protect embattled Labor MP Craig Thomson amid allegations he misused a credit card. 2UE understands Michael Willimson tried to delay a union executive meeting, called to decide whether evidence will be refered to police. Michael Smith with 2UE's Jason Morrison.

 

A former union official, who is now a Labor senator, has refused to express confidence in his colleague Craig Thomson. Senator Doug Cameron believes Mr Thomson is being treated unfairly, but says its up to the Prime Minister to express confidence in him.

 

Tuesdays events:

Fresh allegations have emerged that a union credit card issued to embattled Labor MP Craig Thomson was used at brothels on at least 5 occasions.

Mr Thomson has already admitted authorising a payment to one brothel, but claims someone else used his card.

Documents also allege Mr Thomson also withdrew 20 thousand dollars a year over 5 years using his union credit card, and later lied in an affidavit.

Shadow Attorney-General George Brandis has told Michael Smith says the evidence is mounting and Police need to investigate.

Latest: Shadow Attorney General George Brandis with Michael Smith.

The Gillard Government has been dealt a major blow in the Craig Thomson affair, with New South Wales police launching an investigation into allegations the Labor MP misued a work credit card, while he was boss of the Health Services Union.

Craig Thomson has denied any wrongdoing, but further allegations have emerged in recent days including claims he tried to cover-up payments to prostitutes.

New South Wales police have launched an internal investigation after being provided with information from the Shadow Attorney General George Brandis. They'll then decide if any criminal charges should proceed.

Senator George Brandis tells Michael Smith it's a welcome development.

 

2UE's Michael Pachi reports embattled Labor MP Craig Thomson has quit as the head of the parliamentary economics committee, amid the deepening credit card scandal.

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Blog comments Your Say

  • Michael thanks for your investigation into Craig Thomson. Seems Labour Party heavies have used every method they can to stonewall. Who would have thought our PM would have stooped so low as to influence the media. Makes you think what are they really hiding or is that the way all Labour operates. Maybe Unions should consider cutting Union fees to workers as there's so much money not requiring accountability. Hope you're back on Sky News and other shows as we value your comments.

    IRENE HOUGH Thursday 8 September, 2011 - 6:15 AM

  • @Faz.. lol mate.
    And maybe the reason he's got so much blind faith from his goon mates because he's introduced them all to the cash cow. heh, heh, heh....
    Do they all have a Ministerial Card?
    If they do...
    Up him Spot. He's not my dog.

    Wobblyone Thursday 25 August, 2011 - 7:55 PM

  • How nice of Liberals Brandis going out of his way to inform the police of the situation,how big of him. I am sure the police have more serious issues to worry about.

    Peter Thursday 25 August, 2011 - 1:37 PM

  • Albanese' performance in question time yesterday was abysmal.
    He, and the government, seem to have no understanding that morality and principle should play a major role in government.
    Their one and only aim seemed to be, and still seems, power at any cost which calls into question Ms.Gillard's suitability to be PM if she puts ambition and Labor ahead of all that's decent.
    The sooner Gillard and Co are gone, the sooner Australia can get back to rational government again.

    elizabeth Thursday 25 August, 2011 - 8:44 AM

  • Just a thought... Has anyone checked his ministerial credit card lately??

    Faz Thursday 25 August, 2011 - 8:19 AM

  • Kathy Jackson on Lateline tonight was like a breath of fresh air.
    She was actually answering questions that Tony Jones was asking her.

    Josephine Thursday 25 August, 2011 - 12:24 AM

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