Slipper granted adjournment over Cabcharge dishonesty claims Former speaker Peter Slipper has been granted a two-week adjournment over allegations he fraudulently used taxpayer-funded taxi vouchers. Slipper is facing three charges relating to the dishonest used of Cabcharge cards in 2010. The Cabcharges were allegedly used for trips to wineries and restaurants outside the ACT. Slipper did not did not appear before the ACT Magistrates Court on Monday morning, and his lawyer sought leave for his client to be excused. The matter was adjourned for a further two weeks, with Slipper's legal team asking for more time to allow a submission to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions to be considered. Slipper has not yet been formally charged, and has not entered pleas. His lawyer, Peter Russo, also asked for the former speaker to be excused from the next court appearance. Magistrate David Mossop granted the adjournment, and excused Slipper from attending in early April. But Mr Mossop noted that Slipper had made no formal application during his last appearance to be absent on Friday morning. Speaking outside court, Slipper's lawyer refused to disclose what submissions had been made to the CDPP. Mr Russo said he spoke with his client immediately after the proceedings and informed him he would not have to appear on the next court date. He said Slipper will be expected to enter pleas at that time. Slipper's lawyer had previously described the way the case was handled as ""mystifying"." But Mr Russo said that, following discussions with the CDPP, the matter had become clearer. Is it as mystifying as it was the first time I appeared? I guess not," Mr Russo said. We've had an opportunity to look at the material and try and work out where we're going. The case will be back before the ACT Magistrates Court on April 8.