NSW police drop investigation into alleged rape by a federal government minister

The New South Wales Police Force says it has closed an investigation into a historical rape allegation against a sitting cabinet minister in the federal government, saying there is “insufficient admissible evidence to proceed”.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison during a press conference at Kirribilli House in Sydney, Monday, March 3, 2021. Source: AAP

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and senior coalition ministers have repeatedly insisted the allegation is a matter for police, prompting former leader Malcolm Turnbull to accuse him of "outsourcing his responsibility” for his cabinet members.

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Key Points:

• New South Wales Police says it has closed an investigation into the rape allegation
• The incident is alleged to have occurred in 1988 when the woman was 16
• Prime Minister says the accused minister "vigorously rejected" the allegation.

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