No action taken on Gordon's NSW DV claims

Police say there's not enough evidence to take action against scandal-plagued MP Billy Gordon over claims he abused his former partner while living in NSW.

Queensland MP Billy Gordon.

Two of embattled MP Billy Gordon's staffers have reportedly quit. (AAP)

NSW police are not taking any action against scandal-prone Queensland MP Billy Gordon over claims he abused his former partner while living in the state.

Kristy Peckham told Channel Nine in April the Cook MP - her former partner - was physically and emotionally abusive and locked her in a house in Dubbo.

NSW Police says inquiries have been made.

"However, due to a lack of evidence, no further action has been taken," a representative told AAP.

Ms Peckham said she would try to have Mr Gordon prosecuted in NSW after police north of the border cleared him of domestic violence allegations.

But the latest comments may come as little relief to the MP, who has lost all but one of his staff from his main office this week.

Queensland Parliament Clerk Neil Laurie said there were no allegations the two employees had resigned because of misconduct on Mr Gordon's behalf.

Their positions have been filled on an interim basis, while Mr Gordon's second office - in the Torres Strait - has not been staffed since he was elected early this year.

The MP has not talked to the media in person since numerous women began going public with claims he sent them explicit photos through texts and social media.

Police are looking into the claims, and one woman has been charged with extorting Mr Gordon over at least one image she allegedly received.

Mr Gordon was forced to quit the Labor Party in February after failing to disclose his past criminal convictions.

He was also in hot water for unpaid child support.

Another former partner has also made domestic violence claims to Channel Nine after Ms Peckham spoke to the network.


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