‘I had a lot of respect’: Frank Zumbo tells court he never kissed women in MP’s office against their will

‘The kisses and cuddles were always in the context of a thank you kiss … not to do it because of an obligation’, court told

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Frank Zumbo has defended his behaviour while running the office of former federal MP Craig Kelly, denying allegations he inappropriately touched women working in the office, or kissed them against their will.

He told Sydney’s Downing Centre local court he always treated women in the office with respect, saying if they said they did not want to be kissed on the cheek or hugged, he would accede to that.

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