Carmel Cacopardo, the Deputy Chairperson of ADPD-The Green Party, has formally requested an investigation into the conduct of Transport Minister Chris Bonett. The request, submitted to the Commissioner for Standards in Public Life, follows allegations that the minister breached ethical standards by using partisan political channels to communicate official regulatory decisions.

The controversy centres on a report regarding a ban on airport pickups in Gudja. According to the complaint filed Monday, Minister Bonett informed his specific constituents of the new regulations through a direct letter rather than utilizing the official administrative and public communication tools provided by the government.

Cacopardo argued that this method of communication constitutes an abuse of ministerial authority and prioritizes partisan interests over public transparency.

In his letter to the Commissioner, the ADPD official emphasised that the role of a minister is to serve the entire country rather than catering exclusively to a specific electoral base through private correspondence. He described the alleged behavior as a clear departure from the expected level of ethical conduct and a demonstration of political partisanship that undermines the integrity of public office.

The investigation request specifically asks the Commissioner to determine whether the minister's actions conflict with the Code of Ethics for Ministers, highlighting paragraphs 4.6, 4.9, and 4.10 of the code. These sections generally govern the separation of official duties from partisan interests and the transparent management of public information.