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| Labor MP Emma Husar faces investigation of bullying claims | Labor MP Emma Husar faces investigation of bullying claims |
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| The Labor MP Emma Husar has said she is “horrified” to learn of bullying complaints against her that have prompted an investigation by the New South Wales Labor party. | The Labor MP Emma Husar has said she is “horrified” to learn of bullying complaints against her that have prompted an investigation by the New South Wales Labor party. |
| On Thursday, Buzzfeed reported that the MP for Lindsay faced allegations of bullying, harassment, verbal abuse and intimidation of former staff at her western Sydney electorate office. | On Thursday, Buzzfeed reported that the MP for Lindsay faced allegations of bullying, harassment, verbal abuse and intimidation of former staff at her western Sydney electorate office. |
| Husar, a single mother of three, is also alleged to have used her taxpayer-funded staff to conduct household, family and nannying duties for her. | Husar, a single mother of three, is also alleged to have used her taxpayer-funded staff to conduct household, family and nannying duties for her. |
| Buzzfeed reported that in March NSW Labor commissioned barrister John Whelan to conduct an investigation into the claims. It is expected to be completed in coming days. | Buzzfeed reported that in March NSW Labor commissioned barrister John Whelan to conduct an investigation into the claims. It is expected to be completed in coming days. |
| In a statement, Husar said she was “horrified” to learn about the complaints and that no staff had raised the issues with her. | In a statement, Husar said she was “horrified” to learn about the complaints and that no staff had raised the issues with her. |
| Labor MP Emma Husar recounts personal story of domestic violence | Labor MP Emma Husar recounts personal story of domestic violence |
| “These accusations don’t reflect who I am or how my office operates,” she said. | “These accusations don’t reflect who I am or how my office operates,” she said. |
| “My office is a professional and respectful workplace, it should not be perceived in any other way and of course I’m sorry if any person has been given reason to think otherwise.” | “My office is a professional and respectful workplace, it should not be perceived in any other way and of course I’m sorry if any person has been given reason to think otherwise.” |
| NSW Labor has confirmed it has an independent process for assessing complaints but would not comment on the investigation into Husar’s conduct until all allegations had been considered. | NSW Labor has confirmed it has an independent process for assessing complaints but would not comment on the investigation into Husar’s conduct until all allegations had been considered. |
| Asked on Friday if Husar was a bully, the Labor frontbencher Anthony Albanese said: “She is a single mum, who works incredibly hard and represents her electorate very strongly. | Asked on Friday if Husar was a bully, the Labor frontbencher Anthony Albanese said: “She is a single mum, who works incredibly hard and represents her electorate very strongly. |
| “I find her a terrific person to deal with,” he told Channel Nine’s Today program. “I had not met her ... before she ran for Lindsay, but I find her a very good local member of parliament.” | “I find her a terrific person to deal with,” he told Channel Nine’s Today program. “I had not met her ... before she ran for Lindsay, but I find her a very good local member of parliament.” |
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