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 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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