The former Liberal said the past few days were "exceptionally distressing", leaving him "feeling exceptionally vulnerable and at risk".
The former Liberal leader today released a statement saying the past few days have been "exceptionally distressing" and that he has been left "feeling exceptionally vulnerable and at risk".
"I must take some time to focus on my own health and well-being as any other person should," the statement reads.The statement says he is under the care of medical professionals and is now on medical leave.The video, which appears to show the former SA Liberal leader snorting white powder, was reportedly filmed just after 4am on June 30 in the Liberal MP's Kingston Park home.
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