A Queensland state Labor MP says she was drugged and sexually assaulted in her central Queensland electorate. Member for Keppel Brittany Lauga has taken a temporary leave of absence while police have launched an investigation.
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00:00 Disturbing and horrifying allegations from an elected official.
00:07 Central Queensland MP Brittany Lorga alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted while
00:12 in Yipoon last weekend.
00:14 Those are shocking allegations and I've read Brittany's statement and it's really difficult
00:20 reading.
00:21 I understand that Brittany's going to take a short time to look after herself and we
00:25 absolutely support her to do that.
00:27 In a statement posted on social media, the member for Keppel says she contacted police
00:32 early Sunday morning.
00:33 She also says the presence of drugs in her body was confirmed by tests at the hospital
00:38 and the substance impacted her significantly.
00:41 The Queensland Police Service has confirmed they're investigating a sexual assault complaint.
00:46 In a statement, Queensland Premier Stephen Miles says no one should have to go through
00:51 what Brittany is going through.
00:53 He said "my sole focus is on her wellbeing, I've told Brittany that we're here to support
00:57 her whatever she needs."
00:59 Our whole team supports Brittany.
01:01 I know that a number of my colleagues have reached out to extend that support to her.
01:06 Ms Lorga claims she's been contacted by a number of other women who report having had
01:10 similar experiences in the town.
01:13 In her statement, Ms Lorga says women should be able to enjoy socialising without the risk
01:19 of being drugged or assaulted.
01:22 She's urged anyone with information on the incident to contact police.
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