Ex-MP testifies on unclear age of sexual assault complainant

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•The ex-MP admitted to using a fake name in interactions with the complainant.
•The complainant's status as a child was a contested point in court.
•The trial took place in early March 2026.
•The ex-MP is facing charges related to sexual assault.

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▸If the court finds the ex-MP knowingly manipulated a child the ex-MP could face harsher penalties and set a precedent for stricter handling of similar cases.

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WESTABC News (AU) - Just InEx-MP used fake name to 'manipulate a child', sexual assault trial told WESTABC News (AU) - Just InNot obvious sexual assault complainant was a child, ex-MP tells court

A former Member of Parliament testified that it was not clear the sexual assault complainant was a child during the alleged incident. The trial also heard that the ex-MP used a fake name to manipulate the complainant. The case is significant because it involves questions about consent and the legal treatment of sexual assault allegations involving minors.