David Van says he doesn’t agree with decision to remove him from Liberal party room

Senator hits back at move which Peter Dutton said was not a judgment on the veracity of allegations or any individual's guilt or innocence'

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Senator David Van has said he doesn't agree with Peter Dutton's decision to stand him down from the Liberal party room, following allegations made in the Senate by Independent Lidia Thorpe.

Van spoke to journalists after arriving at Melbourne airport late Thursday. He was asked by a reporter do you think Peter Dutton's decision is fair?", Van responded no, I don't."

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