25 Jul 2023

PM defends handling of Allan's resignation

From Morning Report, 8:11 am on 25 July 2023

The Prime Minister is defending his handling of Kiri Allan's resignation, with opposition parties taking stabs at his judgement.

Kiri Allan resigned from her ministerial portfolios and is facing criminal charges following a car crash on Sunday night.

She had been cleared to return to work last Monday after taking several weeks away due to mental health challenges.

Political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.