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Investigation by Auditor General on Saudi Agri-hub
Statement from James Shaw regarding investigation by Auditor General on Saudi Agri-hub Partnership
The Green Party welcomes the decision by the Office of the Auditor General to investigate our complaint to the Saudi Agri-hub Partnership.
“We are pleased that the Government will finally be made to answer questions about the Saudi sheep deal,” said Green Party Co-Leader James Shaw.
“Murray McCully is deeply involved in this deal and his position as Minister of Foreign Affairs is untenable while an investigation is ongoing. He must be stood down by John Key.
“It has been my position for some time now that this is a bribe designed to appease a single businessman and get our free trade deal over the line at any cost.
“The Government has never released the full story despite repeated requests.
“The taxpayers sent 900 sheep and $11 million dollars into the desert and it is now finally time to find out why,” said Mr Shaw.
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