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Auditor-General right to investigate Maggie Barry allegation

The Taxpayers’ Union is welcoming the investigation into allegations that Maggie Barry used Parliamentary funding for political party purposes.

“There is a clear line between the work of Parliamentary staff and those that hold private allegiance to political parties,” says Taxpayers’ Union Executive Director Jordan Williams.

“Even if there is a perception in Wellington that this happens all the time, Parliament’s credibility depends on the rigorous enforcement of the rules.”

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