Former Treasurer Costello Resigns From Nine After Incident With Reporter

Peter Costello denies pushing over a journalist who was questioning him over allegations of harassment within a major Australian media outlet.

Former Treasurer Peter Costello. AAP Image/Dean Lewins

Days after being accused of assaulting a reporter, former federal Treasurer Peter Costello has resigned from his position as chairman of Nine Entertainment.

The resignation comes hot on the heels of an alleged assault of The Australian Journalist Liam Mendes at Canberra Airport.