ANALYSIS: Can Tasmanian Labor put its problems in the rear view mirror?
Ultimately, while the report found Mr O'Byrne's conduct was "inappropriate and wrong" and that he did kiss the complainant on multiple occasions and send her sexually explicit text messages, independent investigator Barbara Deegan could not be satisfied it would be "reasonable to anticipate" that the complainant would feel "offended, humiliated or intimidated" by the conduct.
Therefore, despite how complainant Rachel Midson said she felt about the kisses and messages, it was not a breach of Labor's policy. While Labor may now want to move on, it's unlikely other politicians in the chamber will grant that wish when the House of Assembly sits next Tuesday. Rachel Midson with supporters including her sister — independent MP for Clark Kristie Johnston — and husband Kevin Midson .Infighting consumed the first half of Labor's election campaign, resulting in a game of candidate-related musical chairs.Voters in Labor's traditional heartland turned away from the party of workers in droves, consigning it to another four years on the opposition benches.
Responsibility falls primarily to Ms White, but Tasmania's other Labor representatives will also need to stand up.How she navigates the fallout will be a testament to how much has changed for the party since its private squabbles played out so publicly earlier this year.The party's actions will tell the story.
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