The Greens are divided on the handling of an allegation of "sexual violence" against NSW MP Jeremy Buckingham, with accusations its being used as a "political weapon".
NSW Greens MP Jenny Leong on Tuesday told state parliament the Mr Buckingham intimidated her with aggressive behaviour and called on him to resign following an allegation of "sexual violence" towards another woman.
Ms Leong said Mr Buckingham, an upper house MP, had tried to intimidate her on two occasions this year, including once in Parliament House.
Jeremy Buckingham says an internal investigation found there was not enough evidence to support a claim of sexual harassment or inappropriate behaviour.
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"I am no longer going to be a part of a system that runs a protection racket for badly behaved men in this place or in society. It has to stop," Ms Leong told the lower house.
The call comes a week after Luke Foley resigned as NSW Labor leader after an ABC journalist detailed allegations he put his hand down her dress. Mr Foley has denied the allegations.
Ms Leong called for Mr Buckingham, who was accused earlier this year of sexual assault in 2011, to resign and "take responsibility" for his actions.
Mr Buckingham has said an investigation into the alleged 2011 incident found there was not enough evidence to conclude there had been sexual harassment or inappropriate behaviour.
NSW Greens MP Jenny Leong is calling on colleague Jeremy Buckingham to resign.
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