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In his first Parliamentary term, Laming was appointed Government representative on the UNESCO National Commission. He also played a key role in the 2006 pharmaceutical reforms, the National Chaplaincy initiative and the [[RU486]] debate. |
In his first Parliamentary term, Laming was appointed Government representative on the UNESCO National Commission. He also played a key role in the 2006 pharmaceutical reforms, the National Chaplaincy initiative and the [[RU486]] debate. |
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On 2 March 2007 the electorate office of Andrew Laming was raided by the Australian Federal Police. <ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/news/National/Federal-Police-raid-MPs-offices-in-Qld/2007/03/06/1172943395787.html Syndey Morning Herald]</ref>. The electorate offices of Liberal MPs [[Gary Hardgrave]] and [[Ross Vasta]] and a printing firm used by the [[Liberal Party of Australia]] were also raided.<ref>[http://www.abc.net.au/news/items/200703/1863934.htm?brisbane ABC News]</ref> |
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After a seven month investigation in 2007, centred upon a five-day employment contract and his printing allowance, Laming was cleared by the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions.<ref>[http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,22501520-5006786,00.html]</ref> |
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The wide-ranging investigation, believed to have been running for at least six months, centred on allegations of abuse of electoral allowances.<ref>[http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,21333167-5005961,00.html News.com.au]</ref> Laming was investigated for allegations that he fraudulently claimed $67,000 worth of taxpayer funds for printing campaign material; it has previously been speculated in the [[Queensland Legislative Assembly|Queensland Parliament]] that the funds were diverted to the Liberal's 2006 state election campaign. <ref>[http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/three-lib-mps-raided-over-use-of-print-funds/2007/03/06/1173166698731.html The Age]</ref> Liberal Party sources have been reported as saying that Mr Laming was tipped off an hour before his office was raided.<ref>[http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21346198-1702,00.html News.com.au]</ref> |
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Andrew Laming was also being investigated by the [[Australian Federal Police]] for claiming funds for an electorate staff position which was not filled. <ref>[http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/big-spender-has-libs-in-bind/2007/03/07/1173166800945.html Syndey Morning Herald]</ref> |
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On Friday 28 September 2007 following the receipt of advice from the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, the Australian Federal Police informed Dr Laming that they would not be proceeding with any case against him. <ref>[http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,22501520-5006786,00.html The Australian]</ref> In a statement, the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions stated that he was not satisfied that the evidence contained in the briefs provided by the Australian Federal Police established any reasonable prospects of conviction for a criminal offence. <ref>[http://www.cdpp.gov.au/Media/Releases/20070928-Laming.aspx CDPP]</ref><ref>[http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,25197,22501520-5006786,00.html]</ref> |
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Laming retained his seat at the [[Australian federal election, 2007|2007 federal election]], suffering a two party swing of 8.86 percent, remaining on a margin of 50.04 percent. |
Laming retained his seat at the [[Australian federal election, 2007|2007 federal election]], suffering a two party swing of 8.86 percent, remaining on a margin of 50.04 percent. |
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Revision as of 00:26, 23 January 2008
Andrew Charles Laming (born 30 September 1966), Australian politician, was elected to the House of Representatives as member for the Division of Bowman, Queensland for the Liberal Party of Australia at the 2004 federal election. He was an ophthalmic surgeon and management consultant before entering politics.
Laming qualified in medicine at University of Queensland and is a fellow of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists and holds a Diploma in obstetrics and gynaecology from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He also has a Master of Public Administration from the Kennedy School of Government Harvard University, a Masters of Public Policy from Charles Darwin University and a Masters of Philosophy in Public Health from Sydney University. He has worked in public health, economics, ophthalmology, international systems and finance, including a period with the World Bank in Washington DC and as a health planning specialist in the East Timor Transitional Authority.
In his first Parliamentary term, Laming was appointed Government representative on the UNESCO National Commission. He also played a key role in the 2006 pharmaceutical reforms, the National Chaplaincy initiative and the RU486 debate.
On 2 March 2007 the electorate office of Andrew Laming was raided by the Australian Federal Police. [1]. The electorate offices of Liberal MPs Gary Hardgrave and Ross Vasta and a printing firm used by the Liberal Party of Australia were also raided.[2]
The wide-ranging investigation, believed to have been running for at least six months, centred on allegations of abuse of electoral allowances.[3] Laming was investigated for allegations that he fraudulently claimed $67,000 worth of taxpayer funds for printing campaign material; it has previously been speculated in the Queensland Parliament that the funds were diverted to the Liberal's 2006 state election campaign. [4] Liberal Party sources have been reported as saying that Mr Laming was tipped off an hour before his office was raided.[5]
Andrew Laming was also being investigated by the Australian Federal Police for claiming funds for an electorate staff position which was not filled. [6]
On Friday 28 September 2007 following the receipt of advice from the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions, the Australian Federal Police informed Dr Laming that they would not be proceeding with any case against him. [7] In a statement, the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions stated that he was not satisfied that the evidence contained in the briefs provided by the Australian Federal Police established any reasonable prospects of conviction for a criminal offence. [8][9]
Laming retained his seat at the 2007 federal election, suffering a two party swing of 8.86 percent, remaining on a margin of 50.04 percent.