Former Labor frontbencher Walt Secord announces he won't seek another term in parliament after bullying allegations were levelled against him last week from former and current colleagues.
In one submission to Ms Broderick's investigation obtained by the ABC, a former staffer described Mr Secord as "a vicious manipulative bully who particularly targeted junior staff and young women".
There is no suggestion Mr Secord's alleged behaviour involved any physical or sexual violence or harassment.
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