Covid commission boss Nev Power steps back at gas company amid conflict of interest concerns

The Morrison government commission has promoted gas as a key way to boost the economy after the coronavirus crisisThe head of the Morrison government commission tasked with coming up with plans to revitalise the economy after the coronavirus crisis, Nev Power, is to step aside from his position as deputy chairman of a gas company over conflict of interest concerns."Because of the perceptions of conflict of interest he has stepped back from participating in board meetings and will not participate in the decisions of the board" of Strike Energy, a spokesman for the National Covid-19 Coordination Commission said on Friday evening. Continue reading...