Pickering refuses police interview over abuse allegations
Pickering refused to be interviewed by Victorian Police. His former partner had made abuse allegations against him.
Warren Pickering leads One Nation in Victoria. Warren Pickering has refused to work with police investigating abuse claims from his former partner, Jo Scott.
Ms Scott went to Queensland police with reports. Ms Scott said Pickering physically hurt her over their 18-year relationship.
Victorian Police then asked him for an interview. At a media conference on Tuesday, Pickering called it a "political hatchet job".
He said he would not waste time defending against "false allegations". He said he would focus on the Victorian election instead.
Nationals leader Danny O'Brien said someone running for premier should work with police. Pickering is standing for the lower house seat of Pakenham.
- 18 years with Jo Scott
- Relationship length
- Lower house seat of Pakenham
- Political seat
- Victoria Police asked for interview
- Police request
Why it mattersHis refusal to work with police raises questions about whether he can be trusted as a candidate seeking high office.
AustraliaThis affects trust and leadership standards in the Victorian election during what Pickering described as the state's most consequential poll.
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