Labor MP Brittany Lauga alleges she was drugged and sexually assaulted

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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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