Perrottet seeks to push out MP charged over sexual assault claim
Aaron PatrickSenior correspondent
The arrest of a NSW Liberal MP on sexual assault charges could force Premier Dominic Perrottet into an unwelcome fifth byelection in a matter of months and distract his party in one of the few federal seats in the state it might have a chance of winning from the Labor Party.
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Aaron Patrick is the senior correspondent. He writes about politics and business from the Sydney newsroom. Email Aaron at apatrick@afr.com
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