The Tasmanian leader's disclosure that he was a victim of child sexual assault could have a 'huge impact' on other victim-survivors, a support group says, amid calls for Liberals who groaned in parliament to apologise.
The MPs' behaviour came at a time when the commission of inquiry is preparing to resume public hearings.
"It's really important that all levels of government: ministers, members of parliament, the bureaucracy, Tasmania Police, government lawyers, that they all own and understand the importance of the changes that the commission of inquiry has been asked to look at and make recommendations and investigate."The Tasmanian Greens tried in 2003 and again in 2004 to establish a commission of inquiry into child sexual abuse in the state.
Then-Opposition leader, Rene Hidding, had this to say: "It was a judgement call by Mr Gutwein that will have far-reaching and long-serving ramifications for his own political career"."Again, another courageous thing [for him] to do. It could have ruined his career, but he thought more of helping survivors," Mr Fisher said.It did temporarily put a halt to Mr Gutwein's political career — he resigned from his shadow cabinet portfolios.
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