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Rene Hidding, former Tasmanian Liberal leader, to fight child ‘sexual interference’ allegations in civil court
A woman who accused former Tasmanian Liberal leader Rene Hidding of sexually interfering with her when she was a teenager has launched civil action in the Hobart Supreme Court.
Key points:
- The allegations against Rene Hidding came to light in early 2019
- Police investigated but did not charge Mr Hidding, saying “there was no reasonable prospect of conviction”
- The plaintiff is now taking civil action against Mr Hidding in the Supreme Court which means burden of proof is lower
A lawyer for 67-year-old Mr Hidding said he “vehemently denies the allegations made” — pointing out that despite multiple police investigations, no charges have ever been laid.
The plaintiff, 56, was 14 and 15 in 1979 when the alleged abuse occurred. Mr Hidding was 26 at…
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