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Federal MPs Daniel Mulino and Celia Hammond reveal they were aware of historical rape allegation against Cabinet Minister who was named in anonymous letter
Two more federal MPs — one Liberal and one Labor — have revealed they were aware of a historical rape allegation made against a Cabinet Minister before it became public last Friday.
Key points:
- Labor MP Daniel Mulino told the ABC he was contacted by the alleged victim in December 2019
- Liberal MP Celia Hammond was sent a 31-page dossier outlining the allegation on Wednesday
- Labor senator Penny Wong and former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull were also contacted late in 2019
Labor MP Daniel Mulino told the ABC he was contacted by the alleged victim in December 2019. She was Dr Mulino’s friend.
“She indicated to me that she was determined to proceed with a formal complaint and I supported her in that decision,” he said.
“I ensured that the…
