FED: Opposition says new rules could bolster ministers wealth

AAP General News (Australia)
02-11-1999
FED: Opposition says new rules could bolster ministers wealth

The federal opposition says Prime Minister JOHN HOWARD's new code of ministerial conduct
could let ministers make decisions which improve their investment and family wealth.

But Mr HOWARD has accused the ALP of playing the politics of envy, as he defends the move
to allow ministers to retain shares in companies linked to their portfolios.

The code changes follow the forced resignation of three frontbenchers over conflicts of
interest and the resignation of four others over incorrect travel claims.

Mr HOWARD says the code of ministerial conduct was changed after recommendations from
senior public servants.

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