David O'Byrne issues statement after allegations

Melissa Mobbs
Updated June 30 2021 - 4:57pm, first published 4:56pm
Labor Leader David O'Byrne announcing he would stand down on Tuesday afternoon. Picture: Matt Maloney
Labor Leader David O'Byrne announcing he would stand down on Tuesday afternoon. Picture: Matt Maloney

Labor Leader David O'Byrne has stood down after being accused of sexually harassing a young employee more than a decade ago.

Melissa Mobbs

Melissa Mobbs

Deputy Editor

A journalist with more than a decade of experience, Melissa Mobbs currently works as the Deputy Editor for The Examiner Newspaper in Launceston, and has a strong background in reporting on crime and the justice system. Send tips to Melissa.Mobbs@examiner.com.au or on Twitter via @melissamobbs.