- has stood down as a minister after an 鈥渋nappropriate鈥 incident with a staffer.
- accepted Bayly鈥檚 resignation, citing actions that 鈥渇ell short鈥 of expectations.
- will replace Bayly as Minister for ACC and Commerce and Consumer Affairs.
Andrew Bayly has stood down as a Government minister after an 鈥渁nimated discussion鈥 with a staffer, during which he 鈥減laced a hand on their upper arm, which was inappropriate鈥.
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon accepted Bayly鈥檚 resignation and said the National MP indicated to him that 鈥渉is actions fell short of the expectations he sets himself鈥.
Bayly is expected to speak to media at about 1:45pm. A livestream will be found above.
According to a timeline provided by the Prime Minister鈥檚 Office (PMO), Bayly resigned on Friday night, meaning the resignation was kept secret for days.
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