Enough evidence to charge Flavell, inquiry hears
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A Crime and Misconduct Commission (CMC) inquiry has heard there is sufficient evidence for prosecutors to consider charges against former senior Queensland government bureaucrat Scott Flavell.
Mr Flavell is the subject of a CMC inquiry into allegations he helped friend and businessman Vern Wills set up a private training company.
In his final submission, counsel assisting the inquiry, Ralph Devlin SC, told the hearing Mr Flavell had a conflict of interest with his work as director-general of the Department of Employment and Training.
Mr Devlin said Mr Flavell misused confidential information for personal gain and explanations for his actions were unsatisfactory.
Mr Devlin asked the inquiry to consider referring Mr Flavell to authorities to face possible criminal charges.
In his final submission, Mr Flavell's lawyer told the inquiry his client did not have a personal interest in any company while he was the director-general and did not buy shares in a private training company until he had resigned from the public service.
The Commission heard that although Mr Flavell admitted he acted inappropriately on occasions, his actions did not contravene any laws.
The hearing continues.
