House of Assembly - Fifty-Fourth Parliament, First Session (54-1)
2019-07-31 Daily Xml

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Liberal Party, Sexual Assault Allegations

Dr CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (14:11): My question is to the Premier. Should someone who assaults women hold office as an MP?

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL (Dunstan—Premier) (14:11): It's a very broad question. I would like to say unequivocally that we reject—

Members interjecting:

The SPEAKER: Order!

The Hon. S.S. MARSHALL: —bullying, harassment and attacks in any workplace—any workplace—whatsoever. It's completely and utterly inappropriate, but every circumstance is different. My very strong message to anybody who has been subject to any of these actions is that they should be directing their complaint to the appropriate authority and making sure that appropriate action is taken.