plibersek backs rape probe into senior alp mp

Tanya Plibersek backs rape probe into unnamed senior Labor figure

The Australian reported today that Victoria Police was investigating the alleged assault of a teenager at an event organised by the party's youth wing in the 1980s.

The alleged victim, who cannot be named, claims the assault took place during an overnight camp organised by the "Vanguard" movement of the state's Young Labor party and held in Portarlington, near Geelong.

Ms Plibersek said the allegations should be taken seriously by police.

"I take any allegation of rape or sexual assault seriously. It should be investigated fully," she said.

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/tanya-plibersek-pushes-for-rape-probe-into-unnamed-senior-labor-figure/story-fn59niix-1226759757328

It is time for the ALP to make a statement on this matter!