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Peter Slipper’s former staffer James Ashby has won his appeal against a federal court decision to throw out his sexual harassment case against the former parliamentary speaker. Peter Slipper’s former staffer, James Ashby, has won his appeal against a federal court decision to throw out his sexual harassment case against the former parliamentary speaker.
Federal court judge Justice Steven Rares had dismissed Ashby’s case against Slipper as an abuse of process in December 2012.Federal court judge Justice Steven Rares had dismissed Ashby’s case against Slipper as an abuse of process in December 2012.
The full bench of the federal court upheld Ashby’s appeal on Thursday.The full bench of the federal court upheld Ashby’s appeal on Thursday.
“I’m extremely pleased that the full court has decided to reject and overturn Justice Rares’ decision in my case,” Ashby said outside court. “I say this with so much thrill. I’ve always believed the original court decision was wrong. It was unjust and not based on all the facts.
“We will now continue with the legal fight and my chance to obtain justice.
“As you can imagine this has been a long and torturous journey but I am determined not to give up until my claim has been vindicated.”
Asked if his claim was ever politically motivated, Ashby replied: “No, never at all.”
“It was about working for the community. That’s all I ever wanted to do with that job.”