April 30, 2024
“I tried my very best…” sacked Broadcasting Minister Melissa Lee
Former Minister for Broadcasting Melissa Lee admits that she was too slow in responding to the changing media environment which cost her, her job.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon removed Lee from Media and Communications portfolio last week, saying the compexity of the landscape required a more senior ministerial overview.
Lee says she is disappointed to have lost the portfolio given her passion for the industry.
“I was trying, but things in government take time and perhaps I was a little slow, what I can say is I tried my very best.” says Lee
She is replaced by Paul Goldsmith but remains Minister for Economic Development and Ethnic Affairs.