Posted by Michael Wonder on 03 Sep 2018
Clark accused of cronyism over PHARMAC appointment
1 September 2018 - David Clark is faced with allegations of cronyism after appointing former Labour MP Steve Maharey chair of PHARMAC against the advice of officials and without interviewing other candidates.
Steve Maharey, former Labour MP and ex-Education Minister was appointed PHARMAC chair on August 1 to little fanfare.
But questions are now being raised about his appointment after it emerged Health Minister David Clark went against the advice of officials in appointing Maharey.
