Bronwyn Bishop allegations 'no different' from Peter Slipper's, lawyer says

By Christopher Knaus
Updated August 3 2015 - 8:18pm, first published 12:44pm
Former parliamentary speaker Peter Slipper leaves court after being sentenced to 300 hours community service last year. He was later cleared on appeal. Photo: Jeffrey Chan
Former parliamentary speaker Peter Slipper leaves court after being sentenced to 300 hours community service last year. He was later cleared on appeal. Photo: Jeffrey Chan
Former speaker Bronwyn Bishop resigned on Sunday after being engulfed in an expenses scandal. Her claims are still the subject of an investigation by the Department of Finance. Photo: James Brickwood
Former speaker Bronwyn Bishop resigned on Sunday after being engulfed in an expenses scandal. Her claims are still the subject of an investigation by the Department of Finance. Photo: James Brickwood

Former speaker Peter Slipper's lawyer says the fraud case that ruined his client's health and reputation is "no different" to the Bronwyn Bishop expenses scandal that the government is dealing with internally.

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