‘Serious situation’: Health minister wants to keep portfolio in event of cabinet reshuffle
The Health Minister of Queensland, Tim Nicholls, has expressed his desire to retain his position amid potential cabinet reshuffles due to a scandal involving the Olympics minister. Tim Mander, the Olympics minister, has stepped aside while under investigation by the Australian Federal Police regarding his voting enrolment. Premier David Crisafulli has not confirmed any reshuffle but continues to support Mander during the ongoing inquiry.
- ▪Health Minister Tim Nicholls wants to keep his portfolio if a cabinet reshuffle occurs.
- ▪Olympics Minister Tim Mander is under investigation by the Australian Federal Police.
- ▪Premier David Crisafulli has not indicated that a reshuffle is imminent.
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