The Commonwealth government is attempting to claw back thousands of taxpayer dollars paid to former One Nation senator Rod Culleton during his time in Parliament. Picture: Kym Smith
FORMER One Nation senator Rod Culleton is vowing to fight the Commonwealth governments attempts to claw back thousands of taxpayer dollars he was paid during his time in Parliament.
Mr Culleton released a statement overnight saying he would not be bullied or threatened by the government which was seeking to recover the salaries he and his staff were paid, along with the costs of travel, accommodation, printing and superannuation payments.
The Department of Finance has written to the WA farmer advising him of the debt.
It comes after the High Court ruled Mr Culle…
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