Tweet Facebook Mail A fiery Senate estimate has heard the head of Queensland's parole board was allowed to resign despite being referred to the corruption watchdog over a romantic relationship. Michael Byrne stood down as parole board president on July 4 after seven years in the role. Questions were raised as to how Byrne was able to resign on a $210,000 a-year pension after being referred to the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) last year over revelations a spousal allowance was paid to a romantic partner who did not qualify for the payment.
READ MORE: Reason for British tech giant's doomed luxury yacht trip revealed A fiery Senate estimate has heard the head of Queensland's parole board was allowed to resign despite being referred to the corruption watchdog over a romantic relationship. (9News) Corrective Services Minister Nikki Boyd today said she was aware of the allegations but did not press for further details. The Opposition hit back, claiming the revelations involved a long-term Labor staffer and that Byrne was allowed to resign for political reasons.
"Can the minister tell Queenslanders why the former parole board president was allowed to resign on his own terms, entitling him to a pension for life, rather than being stood down?" asked opposition leader David Crisafulli. Boyd said she was aware the allegations were referred to the CCC and that the right course of action had been taken. "Ah, the president of the parole board tendered a resignation, that actually ended up happening earlier," Boyd said.
"So the, the basis of the question the member alleges isn't actually factual." Byrne is not accused of any wrongdoing. FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE : Stay across all the latest in breaking news, celebrity and sport via our WhatsApp channel.
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