Andrew Laming to quit politics at next federal election over 'appalling' behaviour towards women

Queensland MP allegedly took a photo on his mobile phone of a young woman's bottom when visiting a Brisbane business in 2019

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Federal Liberal MP Andrew Laming has pleaded for privacy after announcing he will not recontest the next election, saying he will seek immediate help to improve his behaviour.

Following a series of reports about Laming's poor behaviour towards women, including an incident where he allegedly photographed a woman's bottom, the Queensland MP said he would own those mistakes" and quit parliament.