MR JOE SCIMONE GOVERNMENT JOB SUSPENSION
MILTON ORKOPOULOS ELECTORATE OFFICER SACKING
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Mr ADRIAN PICCOLI: My question is addressed to the Premier. Why does a Labor mate like Joe Scimone get suspended on full pay while under investigation by the ICAC when an electorate staffer like Gillian Sneddon, who blew the whistle on allegations of paedophilia against the former Minister Milton Orkopolous, was sacked in the same week she gave evidence at his trial?
Mr MORRIS IEMMA: I have already outlined the circumstances regarding Mr Scimone's standing down and the allegations he is facing. The member for Murrumbidgee has previously asked about the staff member of Mr Orkopolous. As I have said, those employment matters are matters for the Clerk and the Parliament. It is the same information in the question asked by the member about workers compensation.
Mr Adrian Piccoli: Point of order: My point of order relates to Standing Order 129. The question does not relate to the trial taking place now or the ICAC; it relates to double standards. Labor mates get looked after. However, people who dump on Labor members get sacked.
The SPEAKER: Order! There is no point of order. I ask the member for Murrumbidgee to resume his seat.