Tim Wilson, who chairs the House economics committee and is also a shareholder in funds managed by Wilson Asset Management, has denied any wrongdoing, telling Guardian Australia he had “not shared any voter’s private information from the electoral roll with [Wilson Asset Management]”. Thistlethwaite said the report was “highly concerning” and asked Colvin to investigate whether Tim Wilson or any officer of Wilson Asset Management “may have committed any criminal offence”. In his statement, Geoff Wilson said Wilson Asset Management “did not fund www.stoptheretirementtax.com” but admitted he “personally contributed to the website in the appropriate way, along with a number of other concerned individuals”. At that time the website required submitters to tick to sign a petition, which is run by Wilson Asset Management, and agree to future campaign communications. Craig was then contacted by Wilson Asset Management with campaign information, including future hearing dates for the committee.

Source: The Guardian February 08, 2019 05:31 UTC