A law expert says there's no indication Stuart Nash's mistakes amount to political corruption.
Communications from Nash are going under the microscope, with Prime Minister Chris Hipkins ordering a formal review.
It follows the discovery that he discussed a confidential Cabinet decision with two former political donors in 2020.
Nash has been stripped off all Ministerial portfolios, but intends to stay on as Napier's MP.
Otago University's Marcelo Rodriguez-Ferrere told Mike Hosking the standard for corrupt use of official information under the Crimes Act is very high.
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