Article 5ES59 Minister has 'vigorously rejected' historical rape allegations, Scott Morrison says

Minister has 'vigorously rejected' historical rape allegations, Scott Morrison says

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Amy Remeikis
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PM will not stand down minister in question, admitting he was aware of rumours' of alleged assault earlier this year

Scott Morrison says the cabinet minister at the centre of historical rape allegations has vigorously rejected" the claims, while admitting he was aware of rumours" of the alleged assault earlier this year.

The prime minister has so far declined to launch an independent inquiry into the allegations, declaring he was not a police force".

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