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September 16th, 2011 
FAKE NEWS for the Zionist agenda
THE NSW Coalition government has been hit with its first scandal after a Nationals backbencher admitted to falsifying a statutory declaration.
Steve Cansdell, who was parliamentary secretary for police, yesterday quit parliament, which means voters in his north coast seat of Clarence will go to the polls for the second time this year.
Mr Cansdell, 61, phoned NSW Nationals leader and Deputy Premier Andrew Stoner on Thursday evening to confess that in 2005 he filled out a false declaration over a speeding offence.
It is understood a former staff member with Mr Cansdell agreed to take the rap for the offence, which would have resulted in the MP losing his driver’s licence.
The case bears many similarities to that of former Supreme Court judge Marcus Einfeld, but Mr Cansdell’s wrongdoing occurred before Mr Einfeld’s case was publicised.
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Mr Cansdell yesterday made a full admission to police in Grafton, and if convicted could face a jail term of up to seven years.
The MP has one of the most compelling hard-luck stories in the NSW parliament, having been raised in orphanages and made a living as a boxer.
“Steve Cansdell is paying a very heavy price for a lapse of judgment six years ago,” Mr Stoner said.
“The Premier and I have been absolutely clear about the standards expected of our MPs.
“In this case, and to Steve Cansdell’s detriment, those standards have been upheld.
“I’m personally very saddened by this. Steve Cansdell has been an outstanding community representative.”
Mr Cansdell said he had quit parliament to avoid becoming “a target against Barry O’Farrell and Andrew Stoner”. “I’ve handled it the only way I know, which is straight up front,” he said.
It is not known why Mr Cansdell decided to reveal his wrongdoing at this time.
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MP Steve Cansdell has been allowed by NSW Police to minimize the financial impact of his actions by securing his $80,000 pension and then presenting himself to NSW Police.
What other person who committed a crime would be allowed to return to Police at their leisure?
Why did officers of the NSW Government advise Mr Cansdell that evidence before them would lead to a conviction then allow him to ensure his pension entitlement before laying charges?
Will this collusion be investigated by Independent Commission Against Corruption or the Police Integrity Commission ?