Question - how can you contravene workplace laws 181 times and it not be criminal?
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In her statement, Ms O’Neill said: “I am satisfied that the report raises many significant matters which may be appropriate for the DPP’s consideration.”
However, she also qualified the referral, saying she had “not sought to satisfy myself that the material considered by the Delegate in his report establishes any particular likelihood of criminal conduct, as that is a matter for the DPP.”
Ms O’Neill also conceded Fair Work Australia had turned down requests from the New South Wales and Victorian police for information in relation to the HSU national office investigation, but had done so on the basis of legal advice.
Mr Thomson’s vote in the House of Representatives is seen as vital to the stability of the Gillard government with Labor in a minority government and reliant on the support of independents and a Greens MP to govern.
Today’s referral is not likely to force Mr Thomson from Parliament but will almost certainly raise pressure from the Opposition on the issue.
