Australian Political Leader Replaced After Harassment Allegations Months From Election

Australian Political Leader Replaced After Harassment Allegations Months From Election
New South Wales opposition Labor Party leader Luke Foley attends a protest rally in Sydney on Sept. 19, 2017. Foley resigned on Nov. 8, 2018, after being accused of sexually harassing an ABC journalist. William West/AFP/Getty Images
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A politician in Australia’s most populous state was replaced on Saturday, Nov. 10 after he resigned over alleged inappropriate behavior. Former New South Wales (NSW) state Labor party leader Luke Foley resigned on Nov. 8 after being accused of sexually harassing an ABC journalist, four months before a state election he had been in a position to win.

Foley denies the allegations and said he has hired lawyers to sue for defamation over the claims.