May 22nd 2024.
A member of parliament in Queensland, Brittany Lauga, has made the decision to close her public office for the time being due to several concerning threats that have been directed towards her staff. It has been reported that these threats began after Lauga was allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted. In a social media post, Lauga explained that the safety of her staff is her top priority and that she will not tolerate any form of harassment or threatening behavior.
The Labor member for Keppel went on to describe her staff as hardworking and passionate public servants who are dedicated to providing support and advice to the community. She made it clear that she will not stand for any mistreatment towards her staff and that the office will remain closed until further notice. This decision was made in collaboration with the Queensland Parliamentary Services, and although the physical office is closed, the staff are still working remotely and can be contacted for support by phone or email.
In a comment on her post, Lauga expressed her frustration with the situation and stated that while she understands that, as a politician, she may be subjected to criticism, her staff, family, and friends should not have to endure such treatment. This comes after Lauga reported that she had consumed a substance without her consent on April 28, which had a significant impact on her. She immediately sought help from the Yeppoon Police Station and Yeppoon Hospital, and a police investigation is currently ongoing.
Lauga's colleagues in the Queensland parliament and Senate have shown their support for her and her staff, with Assistant Local Government and Housing Minister Ali King commenting that they all deserve to be treated with decency and respect. Transport Minister Mark Baily also spoke out, expressing his shock and disappointment at the threats towards Lauga's staff and sending his best wishes to them for their hard work. He emphasized the importance of treating others with respect at all times.
The safety and well-being of public servants should never be compromised, and it is reassuring to see Lauga taking a stand against any form of harassment or threats towards her staff. We hope that the situation is resolved quickly and that Lauga's office can resume its normal operations soon. In the meantime, we should all remember to treat others with kindness and respect, regardless of our differences.
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