abbott chief of staff booked for drink-driving

TONY Abbott's chief of staff Peta Credlin has been booked for drink-driving.

Ms Credlin, who is the wife of Liberal campaign director Brian Loughnane, was breathalysed outside the couple's Canberra home last week after returning from dinner.

The Coalition hasn't disclosed her blood alcohol content, but it was said to be a “low-range” reading.

Mr Abbott's spokesman said Ms Credlin would comply with the required legal processes.

“She accepts without reservation that she has done the wrong thing and the matter will be dealt with in the usual way,” Mr Abbott's spokesman said.

The date of the offence has not been disclosed. Parliament resumed last week for budget sittings.

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