AEC to investigate Liberal MP Andrew Laming over network of Facebook pages that promote LNP

Besieged MP to be investigated by Australian Electoral Commission for potential breaches of electoral laws over dozens of pages set up under the guise of community and news groups

The Australian Electoral Commission will investigate Liberal National MP Andrew Laming for potential breaches of electoral laws over more than 30 Facebook pages he operates under the guise of community and education groups.

Laming, who is currently on leave after reports emerged about his mistreatment of women, faces a fine of up to $26,000 for a breach of the authorisation requirements if he is found to have broken the Commonwealth Electoral Act.