Embattled SA Liberal MP Sam Duluk will be summonsed to court to face a basic assault charge over his alleged behaviour at a parliamentary Christmas party.
SA Police have confirmed a man has been reported for an assault that allegedly occurred on December 13A police spokesperson confirmed today that a 36-year-old man from the southern suburbs was reported for basic assault alleged to have occurred on December 13 in Adelaide.
Mr Duluk is accused of slapping SA Best MP Connie Bonaros on the behind and making inappropriate comments to staffers at the event at Parliament House late last year. He has since apologised on social media and in Parliament, where he expressed his"deep regret", saying he had started a"journey of recovery", getting professional help for his alcohol use.Mr Duluk quit his position as chair of a parliamentary committee once his behaviour was revealed.
Parliament's Speaker Vincent Tarzia has commissioned an inquiry through a private investigator, despite admitting he did not have any power to discipline Mr Duluk if there was a finding of wrongdoing. Premier Steven Marshall said he had only just learned of the police investigation moments before he was due to address the media on a separate matter.
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