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ARTICLE · 21 SEPTEMBER 2021

Scott Morrisons nephew faces fair trading charges

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Some of the fraud offences allegedly occurred during his work as a builder, and a jail term could be imposed if guilty.

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Prime Minister Scott Morrison's nephew has appeared at Parramatta Local Court to face fair trading charges based on allegations that he took money from customers but failed to complete work properly.

Mitchell James Cole was charged by NSW Department of Fair Trading with a number of offences alleged to have occurred through his work as a builder.

The 29-year-old is also alleged to have name-dropped his Prime Minister uncle while with his building clients.

Scott Morrison was forced to release a statement distancing himself from Mr Cole.

Fair Trading Charges at Parramatta Local Court

Due to COVID restrictions in Sydney, Mitchell Cole was forced to line up outside Parramatta Local Court. Sheriffs questioned him and others in line about whether they had visited hot spots.

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