Fed: Democrats leader assaults Liberal senator: report

AAP General News (Australia)
12-06-2003
Fed: Democrats leader assaults Liberal senator: report

Democrats leader ANDREW BARTLETT reportedly has assaulted a female Liberal senator
and hurled abuse at her during a late-night fracas over stolen wine.

The Herald Sun says Liberal Senator JEANNIE FERRIS was left nursing an injured upper
arm after chasing Senator BARTLETT.

The paper says 39-year-old Senator BARTLETT had taken five bottles of wine from a Liberal
Party Christmas barbecue in Parliament House.

The paper says Senator FERRIS was deeply upset by the Thursday night incident and yesterday
said her arm still ached badly.

The paper says Senator BARTLETT, a former champion rugby player, has apologised in
person and in writing.

The paper has also reproduced a letter from Senator FERRIS to Senator BARTLETT, suggesting
the Democrats leader seek a treatment program.

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KEYWORD: BARTLETT (MELBOURNE)

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