BY IAN CROUCH
Upper Hunter MP, Michael Johnsen has denied raping a sex worker in the Blue Mountains after the allegation was raised in state parliament overnight.
Labor MP, Trish Doyle used parliamentary privilege to reveal a sex worker told her she gave consent for a specific sex act before being raped in September 2019.
Ms Doyle didn't name the accused, but Michael Johnsen has released a statement saying he has voluntarily spoken with police and is confident an investigation will find he is innocent.
Mr Johnsen has stepped aside from his Parliamentary Secretary role and will not sit in the Nationals Party Room nor the Joint Party Room.
Premier Gladys Berejiklian says she was absolutely shocked over the allegations.
She says her focus is on ensuring justice is served.
"All of use want to make sure that justice is served well and properly. I'm grateful the police are investigating the matter and all of us want to get to the bottom of it."
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| Upper MP Michael Johnsen has denied raping a sex worker |
