Let's watch Morrison continue trying to bat away calls for an enquiry:
A longtime friend of the woman who alleged she was raped by the attorney general, Christian Porter, as a teenager has said he had “clear recollections of relevant discussions” with Porter, from at least 1992.
Macquarie Bank managing director James Hooke released a statement on Friday afternoon as someone who has known Porter’s accuser, and Porter, for the past 30 years.
Hooke said the woman, who he considered to be a “very dear friend”, and he had “relevant discussions” about the event from “mid-1988 until her death”. Hooke also recollects speaking with Porter from 1992 onwards.
No wonder Porter was upset at his press conference - I reckon he knew there was more that might potentially come out, but he didn't know if it would or not. That would cause considerable stress.
Now, it is always possible that James's conversations with Porter may confirm Porter has always denied everything. Or, it may indicate something else.
Seems like James only wants to disclose that to an enquiry. So, we won't know unless that happens.
more pressure for an independent inquiry
ReplyDeleteIt is both complex and haphazard, it is not truly a system but rather patchwork of responses.
ReplyDeleteThat has been my view. I don't agree with the enquiry because there isn't enough evidence and there will be no definitive conclusion. However what might happen is other women make complaints about Porter. That's the threat Porter is sweating over.
I was wrong!
ReplyDeletehttps://www.news.com.au/national/politics/exboyfriend-of-christian-porters-accuser-reveals-new-details-about-alleged-rape-case/news-story/28106f04e81f33d1da74113c2ba69881
Yes, we don't know anything about the substance of the conversation he had with Porter though. They could have been little more than 'so did you go out with her'? or could have been flat out 'did you rape her?' I wonder what his motives are - to push for an inquiry by offering this tidbit to the media? He says he feels for both the alleged victim and Porter - make of that what you will!
ReplyDeleteThough surely, as you say, the PM can't just act like this will go away - Porter has to stand down sooner or later.