The Green Party's turbulent year has taken another twist, with one of its MPs embroiled in allegations of migrant exploitation.
Darleen Tana has been suspended and an investigation launched after she was linked to accusations leveled against her husband's bicycle business.
The revelations have also prompted serious questions of transparency for the Green Party.
Political reporter Katie Scotcher reports.
Former Alliance Party MP Matt Robson, who now works as a lawyer specialising in immigration and employment law, speaks to Lisa Owen.