Kevin Rudd said he was “deeply troubled” by the alleged assault on Ms Campbell in the early hours of Monday and had spoken with her to offer his support.
The MP for the marginal seat of Bass in northern Tasmania received hospital treatment for cuts and bruises on Monday morning.
Police allege Roland Small, Ms Campbell’s partner of the past 20 months, punched her in the left eye, twisted her fingers and hit her in the stomach during an argument at her home in Mowbray, Launceston.
Mr Small, 36, who has accompanied Ms Campbell on recent public outings, was held in custody overnight on Monday but bailed yesterday after an appearance before the Launceston Magistrates Court.
He was not required to enter a plea to the charge of common assault and was bailed to reappear on September 29.
MATTHEW DENHOLM, the Australian
FEDERAL Labor backbencher Jodie Campbell has been comforted by the Prime Minister and offered bipartisan support after allegedly being assaulted by her de facto partner.
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