In reference to Coalition MP Stewart Robert;

"The Albanese government has ordered an investigation into contracts awarded in the government services portfolio, with Bill Shorten declaring parliamentarians using public office to “enrich private mates” is corruption." Guardian News.

In relation to Robert's behaviour the Minister for government services, Bill Shorten said in parliamentary question time; “I want to say to Australians listening to this, the Albanese government believes the job of an MP is to work for constituents, not your former business partners,” .... “using public office as a politician to enrich your private friends and mates, including political donors, is not a shade of grey”.

If these allegations are proven correct, and there is every possibility they will be, then Robert has no alternative other than to resign from parliament, and a by-election called.

http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/nov/24/labor-orders-investigation-into-government-contracts-linked-to-stuart-robert

"Is This CORRUPTION?"

No.

Next question please.

Dear Paul,

I watched Q and A last night and this case was raised
and the politician replied that he did nothing wrong.
That it was normal practice for politicians to provide
advice when asked and that he himself did not financially
benefit from the advice he gave. In any case seeing as
there is to be an investigation into all this - perhaps
it would be better to wait and see what the investigators
find - and whether any laws had been breached?

Silly question. How would we know if there was any corruption, especially when this is the first most of us have heard of it! There will always be a rush to prejudge by a certain type of person, even a certain ex-Prime Minister. With others, particularly if one of their political "enemies" is involved.

Wait and see.

Apparently there is an investigation going on - and
facts and data are available. Lets wait and see.

Bill Shorten's inquiry seems to be corruption !