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  Australian MP Craig Thomson in sex scandal inquiry
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Last EditedMonsieur  Aug 23, 2011 08:27am
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News DateTuesday, August 23, 2011 02:00:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionAustralian police are investigating claims an MP from the governing Labor Party misused his trade union credit card to pay for sex with prostitutes.

Police said they were examining new evidence against Craig Thomson.

Mr Thomson has denied any wrongdoing, and has already said an unnamed friend forged his signature to use the card.

A conviction for theft or fraud could bring down Julia Gillard's minority government, which has a working majority of just one seat.
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