impropriety

In 2023, a separate corruption probe into the real estate dealings of two other ministers eventually cleared them of impropriety, while the speaker of Parliament resigned because of an extramarital affair with another lawmaker.

His wife, Jane, said Mr Cole did not want to say anything, adding that they knew nothing about the allegations of sexual impropriety against Al Fayed.

The committee is focused on alleged financial impropriety, as Wade was paid with state funds and used the money to pay for vacations with Willis.

“Mr. Clark is a highly respected attorney who has enjoyed a distinguished legal career over the past 49 years, unblemished until now by a single complaint to the State Bar or by any allegation of ethical impropriety,” Joyce said.

Mr Salmond, who was cleared of allegations of sexual impropriety in the High Court in 2020, said he had a "sleepy cuddle" with one complainer in his official residence.