“This is a matter for the NSW Police”, says @ScottMorrisonMP of the rape allegations against his Cabinet Minister Christian Porter. Yet, thanks to @ShoebridgeMLC, we now know the opportunity to take Kate’s statement was stymied by senior police on three separate occasions. 1/5

(1) Despite support of Detective Snr Constable Samantha Meredith, NSW Pol Child Abuse & Sex Crimes Squad investigation teams manager, DCI Mick Haddow, & Commander of the child abuse and sex crimes squad John Kerlatec, Dep Cmr David Hudson denied a request to travel to SA. 2/5

(2) Kate’s request to have her statement taken via Skype was declined by NSW Police. 3/5

(3) An offer by the SA Police to take Kate’s statement on behalf of the NSW Police was also declined - without consulting Kate. 4/5

Why? And - given the above - how can the PM say the matter has been resolved by the NSW Police? It is more vital than ever that there is an independent inquiry into the allegations against Mr Porter, and the decisions taken by the NSW Police in relation thereto. #auspol 5/5