Today I have informed the Parliamentary Secretary for Customer Service and Digital Government, Parliamentary Secretary for Emergency Services, and Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Justice, Anthony D’Adam, that I have made the decision to revoke his appointment.
Prior to that I asked him to withdraw the statements he made in Parliament last night regarding NSW Police and the NSW Police Commissioner. He has refused.
Mr D’Adam did not raise his criticisms about NSW Police with me, the Police Minister or with NSW Police. The first we heard about it was his speech in Parliament.
Mr D’Adam’s comments do not represent the views of the NSW Government.
I have formed the view that his actions and criticisms of the NSW Police, without at any time speaking with colleagues to convey his concerns in relation to this matter, are incompatible with his position as Parliamentary Secretary.
The NSW Police Force does an incredible and extremely difficult job and they have the full support of the NSW Government.
Chris Minns
Premier of New South Wales