SA government will not pursue code of conduct for MPs, but accused MP Sam Duluk says the idea has merit

A key recommendation for a broad code of conduct to help end a culture of sexual harassment in South Australia’s parliament has been cast aside by the state Liberal government, despite an MP accused of assaulting a colleague at a parliamentary Christmas party saying the idea has merit.

The government on Friday outlined its initial response to a damning review of parliament’s workplace culture, delivered by the acting equal opportunity commissioner Emily Strickland.

The review found sexual…