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17 June, 2026

Integrity Commission Recommends Charges Against Minister Andrew Wheatley Over Alleged Illicit Enrichment

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The Integrity Commission has recommended criminal charges against Government Minister Dr Andrew Wheatley, including illicit enrichment and making false statements in statutory declarations.

A report tabled in Parliament alleges he accumulated assets worth about $164 million that were disproportionate to his lawful earnings between 2013 and 2022.

Investigators also cited failures to disclose loans, properties, and business interests, as well as a lack of cooperation with information requests.

The findings have been referred for prosecution, while related tax compliance concerns have been sent to the Tax Administration for further review.