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October 29, 2008
A NEW South Wales Government minister accused of abusing a female staffer has cancelled a scheduled public appearance today.
Assistant Health Minister Tony Stewart was scheduled to attend the launch of Myeloma Awareness Week at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney, with his office notifying the media of the event yesterday afternoon.
But allegations emerged overnight that a woman in his office had complained Mr Stewart verbally abused her and touched her leg, after he was upset about the quality of a speech he had given at a Garvan Institute dinner.
Mr Stewart's office has now informed the media that "Minister Tony Stewart is unable to attend the launch''.
No reason was given.
Volunteering Minister Graham West will take his place.
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