Premier Jacinta Allan has clarified that exiled Labor MP Will Fowles has no probability of returning to the caucus – not simply this time period, however for so long as she stays premier.
Victoria Police on Tuesday revealed it had determined to not lay costs towards the Ringwood MP after investigating him over an allegation of great assault towards a authorities staffer. Fowles has at all times strenuously maintained his innocence.
Victorian MP Will Fowles.Credit score: Joe Armao
“So long as I’ve the privilege of chairing the conferences of the parliamentary Labor Occasion, that can be my place,” Allan stated on Wednesday.
Fowles, who was arrested and questioned in October over a severe assault allegation, has at all times denied wrongdoing. On Tuesday, Victoria Police stated its sexual crimes squad had closed the investigation.
“Whereas a rigorous and methodical investigation has been performed into the matter, along with senior authorized recommendation, it has been decided that costs is not going to be laid right now,” Victoria Police stated in a press release.
“Any additional data offered to police can be totally assessed.”
The Ringwood MP didn’t attend parliament final 12 months whereas the investigation was below approach.Credit score: AAP
The Ringwood MP didn’t attend parliament final 12 months whereas the investigation was below approach.
The 45-year-old stated on Tuesday that he regarded ahead to persevering with to symbolize his constituents.