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Cabinet Minister at the centre of historical rape allegation to break silence
The Cabinet Minister who is the focus of a historical rape allegation is likely to break his silence tomorrow.
Key points:
- The Cabinet Minister is expected to speak on Wednesday morning
- Scott Morrison has said the man “absolutely rejects” the allegation
- Malcolm Turnbull had called for him to “front up”
Sources within the government say the man is likely to make a statement and possibly take questions from journalists.
The Cabinet Minister has sought advice from eminent defamation lawyer Peter Bartlett, a partner at MinterEllison, who is very highly regarded within the industry.
The sexual assault allegation has dominated national media attention and loomed large over the 16 men in the Coalition government’s Cabinet ever since an anonymous…
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