Queensland MP Brittany Lauga closes electorate office after threats to staff

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A Queensland Labor MP says her staff have been sent threats after she disclosed she was drugged and assaulted on a night out.

Queensland Labor MP Brittany Lauga has closed her electorate office due to her staff being threatened weeks after she said she was drugged and sexually assaulted. The Member for Keppel has revealed two female staff members at her office in Yeppoon, in central Queensland, have been threatened on several occasions. As a result of the threats, the state's Parliamentary Services asked her to close the office. "It's not okay.

Lauga disclosed she attended hospital and reported to police that she was allegedly drugged and assaulted on a night out in Yeppoon on 28 April. Queensland Police confirmed officers are investigating a sexual assault complaint regarding an incident in the regional town. Officers are also aware of claims of similar incidents and urged anyone who has had their drink spiked or experienced something similar to formally report the matter to police.

 

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