Sussan Ley says Richard Marles should resign if he failed to provide safe workplace for chief of staff

Deputy opposition leader expresses concern for Jo Tarnawsky's welfare after chief of staff claims she was effectively sacked

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The deputy opposition leader, Sussan Ley, says Richard Marles should resign if he has failed to provide a safe and respectful workplace as required under the ministerial code of conduct.

Ley said on Friday that allegations from the deputy prime minister's chief of staff, Jo Tarnawksy, were extremely serious" and expressed concern for her welfare.

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