Rene Hidding, former Tasmanian Liberal leader, to fight child sexual interference allegations in civil court
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Former Tasmanian Liberal Party leader Rene Hidding denies the allegations made against him.
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A woman who accused former Tasmanian Liberal leader Rene Hidding of sexually interfering with her when she was a teenager has launched civil action in the Hobart Supreme Court.
Key points:
The allegations against Rene Hidding came to light in early 2019
Police investigated but did not charge Mr Hidding, saying there was no reasonable prospect of conviction
The plaintiff is now taking civil action against Mr Hidding in the Supreme Court which means burden of proof is lower