Turnbull Government ministry in upheaval over resignation of Jamie Briggs
THE Turnbull government is in upheaval with one minister quitting over an incident involving a female public servant in a Hong Kong bar and another standing aside during a police investigation.
Cities and Built Environment Minister Jamie Briggs announced his resignation in Adelaide over a late-night incident involving a female public servant in a Hong Kong bar during an official visit last month.
Revealing his resignation, Mr Briggs said his behaviour had not met the “particularly high standards required of ministers”.
The Advertiser understands the allegations raised by the female public servant involve three different acts by Mr Briggs, who was at the bar with her and his chief-of-staff Stuart Eaton.
It is understood Mr Briggs told her she had piercing eyes, then later put his arm around her. As the trio was leaving, Mr Briggs gave the female public servant a kiss on the cheek.
It is understood the public servant raised the issue within her department three days later, then sent a formal complaint email several days after that
It is also understood that no further action on the complaint will be taken, following Mr Briggs’ resignation.
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There is only one safe place for this sort of carry-on. It's best to keep a very low profile and remain well behaved to guarantee that those who provide the 'service' don't kiss and tell.
