Barnaby Joyce has declared Katy Gallagher’s position is now untenable, as details emerge about what she knew about Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations and when.
come under fire in recent days over what she knew and when about Brittany Higgins’ rape allegationsDuring Senate Estimates in June 2021, Ms Gallagher knocked back suggestions she knew about the allegations prior to them becoming public in February 2021.
Mr Joyce said Ms Gallagher would have to have known, before it went to the police, adding the same would have to be asked of Penny Wong. “She’s either got to resign or the Prime Minister’s got to show the strength to cauterize the situation and sack her.
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