Victorian politicians issued new guidelines for the use of Parliamentary cars after an investigation into MP Geoff Shaw Geoff Shaw in a sitting at State Parliament Picture: David Geraghty Source: The Australian VICTORIAN politicians have been issued new rules for the use of Parliamentary vehicles in the wake of an Ombudsman's investigation into rogue MP Geoff Shaw. MPs have been told their vehicles must not be used for commercial purposes. The changes comes after the Ombudsman found Mr Shaw (above) used his vehicle to make deliveries for his private hardware business. The new guidelines state "it is the Member's responsibility to ensure the person (s) nominated to drive the MP vehicle does/do not use the vehicle for commercial or illegal purposes." The policy, which was issued earlier this month, states "MP vehicles are provided for electorate, Parliamentary and private use. MP Vehicles must not be used for commercial purposes. Police Chief Commissioner Ken Lay said earlier this month the investigation into Mr Shaw's use of taxpayer-funded entitlements was "approaching its conclusion." The report found Mr Shaw appeared to have breached parliamentary rules by allowing his taxpayer-funded car to be used for his own commercial purposes, as well as using taxpayer-funded fuel to run his business. Ombudsman George Brouwer found that Mr Shaw had also given the car to employees for business trips, including interstate travel. Mr Brouwer highlighted the parliament vehicle plan in place at the time stated MPs "should not" use their cars for commercial purposes, rather than "must not." This has been changed in the new policy.