The Queensland MP claims she was recently drugged and sexually assaulted.
Photo credit: Facebook / Brittany Lauga
Warning: This story references sexual assault and may be upsetting to some readers.
An Australian MP has alleged she was drugged and sexually assaulted while out on the town.
Queensland Labor MP Brittany Lauga, 37, was in Queensland's Yeppoon last weekend when the alleged incidents took place.
In a statement shared on social media, Lauga said she had contacted police in the early hours of Sunday morning.
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"In the early hours of Sunday morning I went to the Yeppoon police station and Yeppoon Hospital, after being drugged and sexually assaulted," she wrote.
"Tests at the hospital confirmed the presence of drugs in my body which I did not take. This substance impacted me significantly."
She added that throughout the week she had been contacted by several other women in the town who had been through similar experiences on the same night.
"This could have happened to anyone and tragically, it does happen to many of us," Lauga said.
"It's not okay. We should be able to enjoy socialising in our town without the risk of being drugged or assaulted."
Lauga added she is taking time "to physically and emotionally heal".
The Queensland Police Service have confirmed investigations are underway into a sexual assault complaint relating to an incident in Yeppoon last Sunday.
Queensland Premier Steven Miles told ABC News that the Government was supporting Lauga in any way they could.
"No one should have to go through what Brittany is going through," he said.
"My sole focus is on Brittany and her wellbeing. I've told Brittany that we're here to support her, whatever she needs."
Queensland Housing Minister Meaghan Scanlon also spoke with ABC, describing Lauga's statement as "difficult reading".
"Those are shocking allegations... I understand that Brittany is going to take a short time to look after herself and we absolutely support her to do that."
Lauga has taken mental health leave.
