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David Van: former Liberal senator Amanda Stoker accuses colleague of ‘inappropriate’ touching

Following allegations made in the Senate by Lidia Thorpe, Stoker alleges Van twice squeezed her bottom at a social event in 2020

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Thorpe alleges being ‘inappropriately touched’ in parliament; NZ enters recession; and did Beyoncé bump Swedish inflation?

Thorpe tells Senate she had reported experiences to former Coalition government

The Guardian - AU

More Allegations Have Emerged Against Senator Van Following Lidia Thorpe’s Statement

Dutton has announced that David Van will no longer sit in the Liberal party room.

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Peter Dutton expels senator David Van from Liberal party room after more allegations against him

Opposition leader Peter Dutton has expelled Victorian senator David Van from the Liberal party room, after more claims followed sensational allegations by crossbencher Lidia Thorpe that he had harassed and sexually assaulted her.

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Dutton expels Liberal senator after bombshell abuse allegations

David Van has been booted from the Liberal party room after fresh abuse allegations, Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has announced.

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Thorpe details sexual assault allegation in parliament

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has used a speech to parliament to detail sexual assault allegations against a Liberal senator.

The New Daily

Right-wing accounts are spreading claims that Lidia Thorpe’s sexual assault allegations are false

Right-wing social media groups and accounts are claiming Lidia Thorpe is lying about being sexually assaulted, with some posts going viral.

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Liberal senator confirms office move after Thorpe complaint

Liberal senator David Van has confirmed he moved parliamentary offices in 2021 after complaints about his behaviour from Lidia Thorpe.

The New Daily

Why the eerie quiet on Lidia Thorpe’s sexual assault allegation?

Lidia Thorpe’s extraordinary allegations against David Van have been met with a very different reaction to those made by Brittany Higgins.

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Van dumped from party room after Thorpe allegations

Opposition Leader Peter Dutton says Liberal senator David Van should not sit in the party room following sexual assault allegations.

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Senator removed from party room – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Another Thorpedo

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe accused Liberal Senator David Van of sexual assault, then later withdrew the claim and said she’d elaborate today, and there’s speculation Rupert Murdoch is eyeing off buying The Spectator magazine.

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Australian senator accuses male colleague of sexual assault

Conservative senator David Van suspended by party after Lidia Thorpe alleged he ‘harassed’ and ‘sexually assaulted’ her.

Al Jazeera

Lidia Thorpe’s allegations halts Senate debate on Higgins affair

Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe alleged an upper house colleague, David Van, sexually harassed and assaulted her on Wednesday afternoon.

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Lidia Thorpe alleges she was 'sexually assaulted' by Liberal senator David Van – a claim he brands 'disgusting'

Crossbench senator Lidia Thorpe has accused Victorian Liberal senator David Van of sexually assaulting her – a claim he immediately branded disgusting and untrue.

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Senator Lidia Thorpe returns to Senate to withdraw comments

Senator Lidia Thorpe returned to the Senate on Wednesday night to withdraw comments that accused a Liberal Senator of sexual assault.

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Lidia Thorpe Has Withdrawn Her Claim That Liberal Senator David Van Sexually Assaulted Her

Thorpe is expected to make a statement today.

The Guardian - AU

Lidia Thorpe withdraws accusation made in parliament of sexual assault against senator David Van

Liberal vehemently denied the claims made by the independent senator under privilege, which she later withdrew to comply with Senate rules

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Senator Lidia Thorpe accuses Liberal Senator David Van of sexual assault, using parliamentary privilege

Senator Lidia Thorpe has used parliamentary privilege to accuse an opposition MP of harassment and sexual assault.

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Drone company sends Liberal drone to Ukraine

Liberal Senator David Van travelled to Ukraine in August last year on a drone company’s dollar and despite ‘do not travel’ advice, and NT Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price goes it alone on a new No campaign for the Voice.

The New Daily

James Paterson’s cyber hard line undermined as website is overrun by bots

As James Paterson took a hard line on cyber security, he had not noticed the spammers selling viagra under his photo.

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Northern Ireland man travels to Ukrainian border to help people stay connected amid conflict

David Greer's van was loaded up with satellite equipment and supplies of life-saving humanitarian aid

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