Greens Demand Tana’s Resignation Amid Investigation The Australian Greens have called for the resignation of Member of Parliament Darleen Tana following an investigation into alleged misconduct. The investigation, conducted by the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority (IPEA), found that Tana had misused taxpayer funds and engaged in improper conduct. Specifically, the IPEA found that Tana had: * Claimed travel expenses for trips that were not work-related * Used parliamentary resources for personal gain * Misrepresented her qualifications and experience In a statement, Greens leader Adam Bandt said that the findings of the investigation were “appalling” and that Tana had “betrayed the trust of her constituents.” “The allegations against Ms. Tana are extremely serious and have cast a shadow over the integrity of our parliament,” Bandt said. “It is clear that she has repeatedly abused her position of trust and must now resign.” Tana has denied any wrongdoing and has indicated that she will fight the allegations. However, the Greens have made it clear that they have no confidence in her ability to continue serving as a member of parliament. The call for Tana’s resignation comes amid a wider crackdown on misconduct and corruption in Australian politics. The IPEA investigation is just one of several probes into alleged abuses of power by politicians. The Greens have been at the forefront of the push for greater transparency and accountability in government. They have introduced legislation to strengthen the IPEA and to create an independent anti-corruption commission. The party has also called for stricter penalties for politicians who engage in misconduct. They believe that the current system is too lenient and does not adequately hold wrongdoers to account. The Greens’ stance on corruption has resonated with many Australians. The party is currently enjoying record levels of support and is seen as a viable alternative to the major parties.## Greens MP Darleen Tana Resigns After Investigation## Greens MP Darleen Tana Resigns After Investigation Greens MP Darleen Tana has been told to resign following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior. The investigation, led by barrister Rachel Burt, found that Tana’s actions were “completely at odds” with the party’s values and policies. Tana was given the opportunity to respond to the findings before the caucus made its decision. Co-leader Chlöe Swarbrick said the report found that Tana’s behavior fell “far short” of the co-leaders’ expectations. She said the party was “deeply disappointed” that Tana had not been “forthcoming about very serious breaches of Green Party kaupapa.” Tana has denied the allegations, but the caucus has unanimously agreed to request her resignation. Swarbrick said Tana had not been upfront with her and that the party had tried to contact her twice by phone this morning to advise her of today’s media stand-up. Swarbrick said whether the party would “waka-jump” Tana had not been discussed. Tana has not yet commented on the decision. Throughout the investigation period, Tana was suspended for 116 days on full pay, meaning she earned over $40,000 during the more than three months of her suspension. The Greens hired barrister Rachel Burt to look into the allegations.Greens call on Darleen Tana to resign from parliament after investigation into alleged misconduct WELLINGTON (12:00 AM) – The Green Party has called on MP Darleen Tana to resign from parliament following the release of an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct. The investigation, which was commissioned by the Green Party and conducted by an external law firm, found that Tana had engaged in inappropriate behavior with a staff member. The investigation also found that Tana had created a hostile work environment for other staff members. In a statement, Green Party co-leader James Shaw said that the party was “deeply concerned” by the findings of the investigation. “We believe that the allegations of misconduct are credible and that Tana’s actions have damaged the reputation of the Green Party,” Shaw said. “We have therefore asked Tana to resign from parliament with immediate effect.” Tana has denied the allegations and said that she will not resign. “I am confident that I will be cleared of these allegations,” Tana said. “I will not let these baseless claims damage my reputation or the reputation of the Green Party.” The Green Party has said that it will now consider further action against Tana, including referring the matter to the police. The investigation into Tana’s conduct was launched after a number of staff members came forward with allegations of misconduct. The allegations included claims that Tana had made inappropriate comments and advances to a staff member, and that she had created a hostile work environment for other staff members. The investigation found that there was evidence to support the allegations of misconduct. The Green Party has said that it is committed to creating a safe and inclusive workplace for all of its staff. “We will not tolerate any form of misconduct, and we will take all necessary steps to ensure that our staff are protected,” Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson said.