A formal complaint was laid with the general manager of Parliamentary Service about the person after Mallard's radio interview this morning. Photo: Getty ImagesA member of parliamentary staff has been stood down after a historic allegation of assault, Speaker Trevor Mallard says. A formal complaint was laid with the general manager of Parliamentary Service about the person after Mallard's radio interview this morning. "I am satisfied that the Parliamentary Service has removed a threat to the safety of women working the parliamentary complex. He encouraged anyone who had been assaulted to ring the Safe to Talk line - 0800 044 334 - or contact police or the Parliamentary Service general manager.

Source: Otago Daily Times May 22, 2019 04:08 UTC