- Mary-Ann Martinek has been appointed a role as a One Nation research assistant
- The former Army major once accused senator Derryn Hinch of sexual assault
- The 73-year-old claims the move is only to ‘attack him’
- Hinch and Ms Martinek once owned Slouch Hat Chocolates together
- Their business ventures ended once the sexual assault allegations surfaced
The One Nation party has hired a woman who once accused senator Derryn Hinch of rape as a research assistant.
Mary-Ann Martinek, a former Army major, was offered the position from One Nation senator Brian Burston this month, a move that has angered Melbourne’s former media personality.
‘If I had my way I’d have security escort her out of this building,’ Senator Hinch said according to the The Age.
‘If I had my way I’d have security escort her out of this building,’ Senator Hinch (pictured) said according the The Age
Mary-Ann Martinek, a former Army major, was offered the position from One Nation senator Brian Burston this month (pictured together)
‘The fact One Nation has taken her on says a lot about them. The only use she would be to them would be to attack me.’
Ms Martinek, who is currently completing her PhD thesis, began a business venture with Hinch in the form of Slouch Hat Chocolates in the mid-2000s.
But their professional relationship broke down when Ms Martinek accused the then broadcaster of sexual assault.
But their professional relationship broke down when Ms Martinek (pictured) accused the then broadcaster of sexual assault
Police investigated the claims but did not press charges at the time.
Senator Hinch went on to sue the researcher for defamation and she issued a formal apology as a result.
The 73-year-old alleges Ms Martinek is the individual who claimed he held a US social security card and dual citizenship.