23 May 2019

Louisa Wall responds to claim of sexual assault at Parliament

From Morning Report, 7:17 am on 23 May 2019

The Speaker Trevor Mallard has been accused of sparking panic when he told Morning Report on Wednesday a rapist could be working in Parliament Buildings.

There was widespread concern and meetings were held at the highest level ultimately resulting in the removal of a staff member.

Labour Party MP and co-chair of the Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians New Zealand group, Louisa Wall, talks to Susie Ferguson.