QLD:Fraser denies leak was political

AAP General News (Australia)
02-02-2012
QLD:Fraser denies leak was political

BRISBANE, Feb 2 AAP - Queensland Treasurer Andrew Fraser says his decision to leak
a confidential letter from mining magnate Clive Palmer to the media was not political.

Mr Fraser insists he was motivated by a desire to expose the Liberal National Party
backer as a bully.

Mr Palmer has accused the Labor government of conspiring with rail operator QR National,
which is one-third owned by the government, for commercial and political gain.

He is furious about media reports citing a letter his company, Waratah Coal, sent to
Queensland Co-ordinator …