The calls began on Thursday following revelations Rowland received large donations from betting companies in the lead-up to the election.
Members of the crossbench have called for Communications Minister Michelle Rowland’s resignation following revelations she received large donations from Sportsbet in the lead-up to her election last year.
Independent MP Andrew Wilkie, who is leading the push, moved a motion in Parliament Thursday after question time for Rowland to stand down, or have the prime minister intervene, for accepting a string of gifts and donations from the online gambling industry before the 2022 federal election.
“I’ve made the point, I hope, as clear as needs to be made that the minister is completely and utterly conflicted. Completely and utterly conflicted,” Wilkie said.
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