The Acting Prime Minister has rejected allegations the Malaita Ma’asina Forum made against the newly appointed Police Commissioner, saying there is no standing court case for Frank Prendergast in Australia.
In a statement today, Manasseh Maelanga said there is no standing case in Australia’s Federal Court involving Mr Prendergast in relation to the Christmas Island riot, as was alleged by the Malaita Ma’asina Forum.
The Acting Prime Minister also said Prendergast’s appointment was made according to a rigorous and independent procedure – similar to all other appointments made under the Constitution.