Prime Minister Scott Morrison and senior coalition ministers have repeatedly insisted the allegation is a matter for police, prompting former leader Malcolm Turnbull to accuse him of "outsourcing his responsibility” for his cabinet members.
Key Points:
- New South Wales Police says it has closed an investigation into the rape allegation
- The incident is alleged to have occurred in 1988 when the woman was 16
- Prime Minister says the accused minister "vigorously rejected" the allegation.
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