A NSW politician sent a barrage of highly abusive and degrading text messages to a female federal MP, according to a detailed written complaint which has triggered an independent investigation and revived debate over the Liberal Party’s treatment of women.
The former member for the Central Coast seat of Robertson, Lucy Wicks, said NSW upper house MP Taylor Martin threatened to destroy her reputation if she spoke up about his behaviour, which she said involved demeaning andNSW upper house MP Taylor Martin and former federal Liberal MP Lucy Wicks pictured before the 2019 election.
Her statement said she received “demeaning, degrading, and abusive” texts over a five-year period. “I was continually exposed to highly aggressive barrages of verbal abuse, which included threats to destroy my reputation if I spoke up,” the statement said.“I am beyond distressed that I have had to disclose even a small portion of these details. I sought to create a confidential process that would enable natural justice and provide me with safety as I navigate this process.
Texts from January 10, 2021, show messages from Martin that included a request for Wicks to “Go stay in your world of f---ing make believe you f---ing pig ignorant bitch”. Another said Wicks was a “f---ing idiot”. Wicks replied, “Ok. Tay I. Sorry [sic].” Martin responded: “You bitch. You don’t even try and get it. You f---ing bitch. Listen to yourself. Don’t such lies to me you slut.”
“There were heated words during my attempts to go separate ways that I sincerely regret. It was an ugly and undignified parting of ways. If I could undo any hurt that has been caused I would do it in a heartbeat. I am so sorry and apologise unreservedly to everyone that has been caught up in it.” However, “in any circumstance, sending someone repeated insulting and offensive messages is a form of abuse”, Hunter said. “This can have significant impacts on the mental health and wellbeing of the person receiving the messages. This should be taken seriously.”
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