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Christopher Pyne may face Senate inquiry into compliance with ministerial standards

Penny Wong says Labor is considering Rex Patrick’s proposal for Senate inquiry

Labor is considering backing a Senate inquiry into compliance with ministerial standards which is being pursued by the Centre Alliance after controversy over Christopher Pyne’s decision to join a major consultancy firm.

Pyne, the former defence minister, announced last week he had taken up a job with EY to help the consulting group expand its defence business.

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