We got a response from Trade Minister Tehan’s Chief of Staff, Mr Phil Connole, in relation to our letter to Minister Tehan of 24th January.
The letter is attached below.
The response contains some incorrect comments and assumptions about why we write to the Minister in the first place.
We do so to advocate for our clients first and foremost, and to help the Minister do the best job he can. We are not just self-interested, as alleged by Mr Connole.
Incorrect statistics are also quoted with a lot of poetic license.
Stuart has not previously met with Mr Connole. He has now sought to do so.
You can read the Response Letter here.