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Government MP plays down Liberal sexual assault allegations as 'beat-up'

Nationals MP David Gillespie says media reports about sexual assault allegations made against Liberal staffers are a "bit of a beat-up".

Prime Minister Scott Morrison waves during the WA State Liberal Party Conference at Crown in Perth

Prime Minister Scott Morrison waves during the WA State Liberal Party Conference at Crown in Perth Source: AAP Image/GARY DAY

A government backbencher has tried to downplay fresh allegations of sexual assault made by two Liberal party staffers as a "bit of a beat-up". 

Two women who worked for senior Liberal politicians have gone public with allegations of sexual assault within state and federal politics, blasting the party's culture and complaints process.

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By Abdallah Kamal

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