Police have confirmed that a former politician who claims he was
forced to resign due to false sexual assault allegations will not
face any charges.
Former Nationals MP Michael Johnsen will not face sexual assault
charges over allegations involving a sex worker that were aired in
parliament in early 2021.
Mr Johnsen resigned following the allegations and is now asking
for Trisha Doyle – the Member of Parliament who aired the
allegations – to be subject to an independent inquiry.
The former Nationals politician has also requested Police
investigate the complainant for making false allegations against
him.
Insufficient Admissible Evidence
Following the revelations in parliament, Police sought legal
advice from the Office of
the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) as to whether there
was any basis to charge Mr Johnsen.
