A former Victorian Labor MP is boycotting parliament weeks after sexual assault allegations were levelled against him.
A government employee approached then-premier Daniel Andrews with allegations against Member for Ringwood Will Fowles on August 3.and the matter was referred to Victoria Police.
A government employee in August accused Ringwood MP Will Fowles of sexual assault. Picture: Mark Stewart “I have written to the Speaker today advising her that I will not be attending Parliamentary sitting days until such time as any investigation concludes.”, emphasised his boycott did not mean he was taking leave from his role.
Former premier Daniel Andrews requested and received a resignation from the accused Ringwood MP Will Fowles. Picture: FacebookThe alleged assault is understood to have taken place at a Melbourne CBD hotel.
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