The auditor general declined to comment, saying the appropriate place to comment is to the parliament. I know what the error was  incompetence. Taylor served briefly as a director of the Australian company between 2008 and 2009. He has also said he played no part in the negotiations. The departments position has not changed based on the statement made by the valuer.
The auditor general remarked that the best place to discuss the purchase of water is to the parliament.
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The auditor general remarked that the best place to discuss the purchase of water is to the parliament .
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