Who will be the next Economic Development Minister?

Friday, 20 June 2014 00:00

With one of the top positions in government up for grabs who will fill it?

The Chief Minister yesterday accepted the resignation of Economic Development Minister John Shimmin.

Mr Shimmin felt his position was untenable after it was revealed the loan deal with the Sefton Group was unlawful.

Allan Bell says the resignation cannot destabilise the department:

And it's likely to be a familiar face taking the reins - Mr Bell says the role cannot be filled by a first time Minister:

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