Health Minister Yvette D’Ath,speaking from Mackay on Thursday,said in 12 months,cash-for-access functions would not happen “at all” under the Palaszczuk government’sdonations cap laws.
But,speaking later in Brisbane,Mr Miles said Labor would continue to hold similar events.
“They won’t be ruled out,they will continue to have programs like this where we are able to partner with business,” he said.
“Obviously we have brought in new caps on donation and spending,that will come into effect,and that is important,that can provide greater trust and faith in our democratic processes,but it won’t change the fact that we’ll continue to want to partner with business.”
Defending the program,Mr Miles said it was “incredibly important that we have strong partnerships with Queensland’s business community”.
“Today is an important chance for us to talk to business leaders of our state to work with them on our shared vision for the economic recovery out of COVID-19,” he said.
Mr Miles disputed a suggestion businesses had to pay to gain access to politicians.