An attempt by ousted auditor-general Martin Matthews to have his case reexamined by Parliament has been rejected. The Officers of Parliament select committee has spent months considering that request, which it has now rejected. READ MORE:* After three years, ousted Auditor-General case back before Parliament* Ousted Auditor-General Martin Matthews heads back to Parliament* Auditor-General dismissal appealed, with Speaker Trevor Mallard releasing legal adviceMatthews said he was "deeply disappointed" by the decision. It’s sad day for NZ and our democracy that the select committee did not do this," he said. Dominion-Post Former Auditor General, Martin Matthews appears at a select committee hearing at Parliament.

Source: Stuff June 26, 2020 01:52 UTC