Premier Chris Minns denies the state opposition's claim that the transport minister breached the ministerial code of conduct over a staffing scandal.
Premier Chris Minns has denied the state opposition's claim that the transport minister breached the ministerial code of conduct, amid revelations a Labor-linked public servant in her office may have engaged in political work.The premier admits things could have been done betterTransport for NSW is investigating its bureaucrat Kieren Ash, who was seconded to work in Ms Haylen's office in a non-political position known as a department liaison officer .
Documents tabled to parliament on Friday revealed Mr Ash was involved in work that could be seen as political, including helping to craft speeches with a "positive tone" about the government, and a "negative tone" about the opposition.On Monday, the premier said he did not have an answer as to whether Ms Haylen knew everything Mr Ash was up to.
While the premier admitted "things could have been done better", he reiterated he did not want Ms Haylen to resign, adding: "I don't believe that there's been a breach of the ministerial code."
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