AUSTRALIA
Sky News
Controversial MP Peter Slipper could return to the Speaker’s chair with Gillard government support before the sexual harassment claims against him are resolved.
The former Liberal turned independent MP stood aside as Speaker pending a possible criminal probe into allegations he misused taxpayer-funded Cabcharge vouchers.
He also faces civil claims – to be heard by the Federal Court next month – that he sexually harassed a former male aide. He strenuously denies all the allegations.
The scandal on Monday overshadowed the first day of Prime Minister Julia Gillard’s trip to Singapore.
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