Paul McLeay quits cabinet

Updated November 6 2012 - 12:46am, first published September 1 2010 - 4:38am
Paul McLeay quits cabinet
Paul McLeay quits cabinet

Minister for the Illawarra Paul McLeay quit State Cabinet today after he admitted using his work computer for gambling and adult websites.Mr McLeay is expected to stay on as the Member for Heathcote but will give up his portfolios of ports and waterways and the Illawarra.Premier Kristina Keneally said she expected better.“This behaviour is not the standard I expect of a minister,” she said.“I have made clear to Mr McLeay that I expect ministers to use the resources of office appropriately.“Some people may choose to undertake similar activities in their personal lives, but I cannot condone the use of parliamentary resources by a minister in this way.”Ms Keneally also apologised to the electorate.“I am sorry that this situation has occurred,” Ms Keneally said.“I will not condone it, and I will continue to make clear that I expect the highest integrity from ministers.’’

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