Premier Campbell Newman (pic) is under pressure to refer Scott Driscoll to the corruption watchdog. Source: AAP
QUEENSLAND Premier Campbell Newman is under pressure to refer his suspended MP Scott Driscoll to the corruption watchdog.
The rookie MP has faced months of allegations of improper business dealings and another has been added to the list.
The Courier-Mail reports Mr Driscoll wrote to Woolworths in November on behalf of the Retail Traders and Shopkeepers Association (QRTSA) he previously headed, but denies controlling since becoming an MP.
The paper says Mr Driscoll offered to reconsider the lobby group's opposition to extended trading hours, if the grocery giant stumped up some cash.
Woolworths confirmed to AAP it had received Mr Driscoll's offer, but rejected it.
QRTSA denied claims Mr Driscoll negotiated with Woolworths on their behalf.
Mr Driscoll only introduced the lobby group as a voluntary patron, but didn't enter into any negotiations, the QRTSA said in a statement.
The QRTSA said it also "strongly refutes" other allegations raised on Tuesday.
Mr Newman, who had Mr Driscoll suspended from the LNP on Monday, said the fresh allegations caught him unawares.
"Every single allegation that has been made (so far) has been referred to the relevant investigative arms of government," Mr Newman said.
But Opposition Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk said all new allegations should be referred to the Crime and Misconduct Commission.
"Any evidence, any document must be immediately forwarded to the CMC," she said.
"This is the job for the premier to stand up and do, not be an ostrich and bury his head in the sand."
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