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Former solicitor-general says PM should seek legal advice on Christian Porter rape allegation
Eminent lawyer Justin Gleeson has urged the Prime Minister to enlist the Solicitor-General in assessing whether Christian Porter is a fit and proper person to remain Attorney-General.
Key points:
- Justin Gleeson says the Solicitor-General could quickly determine if an independent inquiry is warranted
- He says the Attorney-General can’t have doubts over their “fitness and propriety” hanging over them
- Scott Morrison has rejected calls to get the Solicitor-General involved
Mr Gleeson, who was solicitor-general between 2013 and 2016, said Scott Morrison should have read the 31-page dossier sent to him anonymously by the friends of a woman who claims Mr Porter raped her 33 years ago.
Mr Porter strenuously denies the allegation.
The woman took her own…
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