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Friday, 05 December 2008

Don’t you know who I am? Della Bosca's links with nightclub

10/06/2008 6:15:00 AM.  | Edwina Bartholomew

It has emerged Labor MP, John Della Bosca used his links to the owners of a Central Coast nightclub to force staff to drop allegations of abuse.

The NSW Education Minister's wife, Federal MP Belinda Neal sat on the board of the Central Coast Mariners with millionaire businessman Ray Awadallah for three years.

Mr Awadallah is also a part owner of Iguanas waterfront bar.

After a quick phone call from John Della Bosca on Saturday night, club management apologised unreservedly for the misunderstanding.

But some staff are standing by claims the power couple was abusive and threatening during a drunken argument at the club.

Mr Della Bosca will have to explain the incident to parliament in a week’s time.

The Opposition is calling for him to sacked.

NSW Opposition Leader Barry O’Farrell says it's become impossible to know who's telling the truth.

“With claims the club’s trying to get approval for a hotel licence, to help its viability and needs approval for re-development, clearly there are conflicts of interest in this affair that weren’t known…”

COMMENTS

Tuesday, 10 June 2008

Rudd's office are spewing out press releases at a huge rate. But when Rudd was asked about the domestic issue with Bosca's wife, he dismissed it with the arrogance that has become standard Rudd demeanor. DISGRACEFUL.

Posted by: Gary Benson, Blacktown

 

Tuesday, 10 June 2008

Both Bosca and Neal need to go. The abuse of power like this stinks and it must never be tolerated. That the owner of the Venue has acted the way he has is also a concern. Forcing staff to recant the statements they made is surely a crime.

Posted by: Graeme Henderson, Darling Downs

 

Wednesday, 11 June 2008

Iguanagate. If Ms Neal's and Mr Della Bosca's testimony is as good as the others, they should put it in a Stat Dec, blow by blow like the Iguana's Staff. Then we'll get an objective arbiter to determine who are the bullies.

Posted by: Chris Fraser, Killcare Heights

 

Wednesday, 11 June 2008

We are hearing plenty from everyone except Mr Iemma. He has no spine and no credibility. No wonders his cronnies are running wild. We need some leadership here in NSW, not some PUPPET.

Posted by: Mo Rice, Riverwood

 
 

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