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    The Speaker of the House of Representatives issued a statement regarding allegations made against him by James Ashby, including a criminal claim and civil law claim. The criminal allegation was found to be fabricated so the Speaker no longer had reason to step aside. While reforms have improved Parliament, more remains to be done. When Parliament resumes, the Speaker will make a short statement and invite the Deputy Speaker to take over to avoid a controversial debate that could damage Parliament's standing, as the Speaker rejects the allegations against him and looks forward to resuming his role in the future.

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    SPEAKERS OFFICE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CANBERRA

    STATEMENT BY THE SPEAKER

    Following certain allegations which included both a claim of criminal behaviour and a claim under civil law being made against me by Mr James Ashby, I issued a Statement both strenuously denying the allegations and undertaking to step aside while the criminal allegation was resolved. The criminal allegation has been shown to be a fabrication and there is is no longer any reason to step aside. Since having the honour of being elected as Speaker of the House of Representatives I have introduced reforms which have improved the esteem and functioning of the Parliament. More though remains to be done and I am looking forward to continuing this work. I believe however it is imperative that the dignity of the Parliament be upheld and for this reason when the House resumes its sitting on 8 May, I will make a short statement to the House and then invite the Deputy Speaker to take the chair as Deputy Speaker. This will avoid what could be a controversial debate on the floor of the Parliament, which would not assist the standing of the Parliament. I reject the allegations which have been made against me and look forward to resuming my role in the Chamber at a future time.

    Canberra Sunday 29 April 2012

    Parliament House Canberra ACT 2600

    Telephone (02) 6277 4000

    Facsimile (02) 6277 2050

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