Allison Ritchie nepotism controversy

Allison Ritchie (born 28 July 1974) was the Labor Party representative in the Tasmanian Legislative Council seat of Pembroke between 2001 and 2009. She resigned on June 20 in the midst of controversy over the appointment of family members to her staff.

Related SourceWatch articles

 * David Bartlett
 * Pembroke by-election 2009
 * Tasmanian politics 2008
 * Tasmanian politics 2009

External articles

 * "New position for Ritchie", The Mercury, June 12, 2009, page 15.(Not available online).
 * "Treasurer tearse over Ritchie's staff numbers", The Mercury, June 19, 2009, page 5.
 * Sue Neales, "Bartlett over-rules Aird", The Mercury, June 17, 2009.
 * Sue Neales, "Furore on MLC's staff", The Mercury, June 18, 2009, page 7. (Not available online).
 * Michael Stedman, "Labor blasted in family jobs storm", The Mercury, June 19, 2009, page 5.
 * Sue Neales, "Report warned of the fallout", The Mercury, June 19, 2009, page 5.
 * David Bartlett, "Alison Ritchie's staffing levels", Media Release, June 19, 2009.
 * Sue Neales, "It's a Labor plot, says Ritchie", The Mercury, June 20, 2009.
 * Sue Neales, "Be wary of late releases", The Mercury, June 20, 2009.
 * David Bartlett, "Resignation of Allison Ritchie", Media Release, June 20. 2009.
 * David Bartlett, "Premier Seeks Auditor-General Investigation", Media Release, June 21, 2009.
 * Damien Brown, "Embattled Ritchie quits", The Mercury, June 21, 2009.
 * Anne Mather, "Ritchie furore sparks probe", The Mercury, June 22, 2009, page 1-2. (Not available online).
 * Sue Neales, "Spin that set the tongues wagging", The Mercury, June 20, 2009.(Not available online).
 * Michael Stedman, "Bartlett role queried", The Mercury, June 23, 2009, page 5.(Not available online).
 * "Damage is done", Editorial, The Mercury, June 23, 2009. (Not available online).
 * Michael Stedman, "Aird knew about sisters on payroll", The Mercury, June 24, 2009.
 * Sue Neales, "All pollies under spotlight", The Mercury, June 24, 2009.
 * David Bartlett, "Auditor General’s Review Welcomed", Media Release, June 24, 2009.