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A statement from Opposition Leader Mark Speakman said that, while Amon was "entitled to the presumption of innocence", the citizens of Pittwater were entitled to have an MP who can "discharge their duties in the community fully". "I therefore asked Mr Amon to resign from the NSW Parliament effective immediately. He has tendered his resignation to the Speaker," Speakman said.
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The ABC understands Mr Amon has quit the Liberal Party following the charges.
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