Statement from Honourable Judith Collins MP
This morning I informed the Prime Minister that I am resigning as a Minister from Cabinet.
A new allegation has come to light from an email conversation from 2011 between Cameron Slater and others suggesting I
was undermining the then Director of the Serious Fraud Office. I was not party to this email or discussion and have only
today been made aware of it.
“I absolutely and strongly deny this and any suggestion of inappropriate behaviour. I am restrained in clearing my name
while I am still a Minister inside Cabinet and I believe the right thing to do is to resign as a Minister so I am able
to clear my name.
I have asked the Prime Minister for an Inquiry into these serious allegations so that my name can be cleared. I will, of
course, cooperate with any Inquiry.”
“The Election should be focused on the issues that matter such as law and order, health, education and the economy and I
do not want this matter to be a distraction for the Prime Minister or the National Party during the campaign.
“I am a strong advocate for the people of Papakura and I will continue to put the same passion and energy into
representing them.
“I am getting on with my job as MP for Papakura and will campaign strongly for re-election this year.
Ends