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Liberal candidate questions timing of Christian Porter rape allegation so close to WA election
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Scott Leary made the comments in two separate ABC interviews.
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The Liberal candidate for the seat of Albany, on Western Australia s south coast, has questioned the timing of a historical rape allegation made against Attorney-General Christian Porter so close to the state election.
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Mr Leary made the comments during two separate ABC interviews
Liberal leader Zak Kirkup says he does not agree with Mr Leary s comments
Candidate Scott Leary said he believed the airing of an allegation dating back to 1988, which Mr Porter strenuously denies, might be politically motivated to disrupt this Saturday s election.
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