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Julie Bishop surprised neither Scott Morrison nor Christian Porter read anonymous letter detailing historical rape allegation denied by Porter
Former foreign minister Julie Bishop says she was surprised neither Prime Minister Scott Morrison nor Attorney-General Christian Porter had read the anonymous letter containing details of the historical rape allegation denied by Mr Porter.
Key points:
- Julie Bishop says a coronial inquest into the death of the woman is the next logical step “if there is to be further scrutiny of this matter”
- Ms Bishop says she is surprised no one told the Prime Minister about the Brittany Higgins allegations
- She says the culture in Parliament House needs to change
The anonymous letter was sent to a number of politicians — including the Prime Minister’s office. Both men said they had not read it.
“I wonder why they haven’t,” Ms Bishop told 7.30.
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