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Upper Hunter Michael Johnsen speaks after quitting parliament after sexting, rape allegations

By Maureen Dettre, Michael Parris and Matt Carr
Updated March 31 2021 - 4:38pm, first published 3:00pm
GONE: Michael Johnsen has quit NSW Parliament. His resignation triggers a byelection in the Upper Hunter seat he held by 2.2 per cent at the last election. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers
GONE: Michael Johnsen has quit NSW Parliament. His resignation triggers a byelection in the Upper Hunter seat he held by 2.2 per cent at the last election. Picture: Max Mason-Hubers

UPDATE: A week after being accused of raping a sex worker Upper Hunter MP Michael Johnsen has quit NSW parliament, triggering a by-election in the marginal seat.

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