Embattled Coalition MP Andrew Laming will not recontest the next election, as he faces mounting pressure over his treatment of women in his electorate.
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg said Mr Laming, the Liberal National member for the seat of Bowman, would not be the LNP’s candidate at the next election.
He said the decision came after the controversial MP spoke with Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Saturday night, shortly after further allegations emerged that Mr Laming had taken a photograph of a woman’s bottom.
Mr Laming had apologised for that action, quit his parliamentary committee positions, and committed to undertaking counselling courses. He had initially decided to take medical leave, and said he would have “more to say on my future” following that process.
Despite Mr Laming not being the Coalition’s candidate for his seat at the next election, Mr Frydenberg said he did not support calls for the MP to stand down immediately.
The treasurer said he expected Mr Laming to return to Canberra in May, for the next parliamentary sittings around the federal budget.
The New Daily has contacted the offices of Mr Morrison and Mr Laming for comment. A formal statement is expected on Sunday morning.
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