A Tasmanian Labor candidate has pulled out of the race for the Hobart-based seat of Denison at next year's state election amid allegations of inappropriate behaviour.
Scott Faulkner was one of six Labor candidates pre-selected for the seat. He is the second Labor candidate to withdraw from contesting the election, which must happen on or before May 19, 2018.
Tasmanian Labor Party state secretary Stuart Benson said Mr Faulkner had withdrawn due to "illness".
Mr Benson also confirmed he was aware of a public Facebook post shared by a woman in October that alleged Mr Faulkner had behaved inappropriately towards her.
The post was tagged with #metoo, which has become synonymous with shared stories of sexual harassment.
"I was at an outdoor event with two friends a couple of years ago and we were joined by Scott Faulkner who was an acquaintance of one of them," the woman wrote.
"I spent the rest of the evening being frankly harassed and creeped out by Scott who would not stop touching me and being inappropriate.
"Was this a serious incident? No I guess not. But I was still feeling deeply uncomfortable and upset."
Mr Benson confirmed he was made aware of the comments regarding Mr Faulkner.
"I spoke to both Mr Faulkner and the person who made those comments. Mr Faulkner chose to withdraw due to a reoccurring illness."
The ABC understands Mr Faulkner's selection as candidate was questioned by several Labor Party members.
Mr Faulkner was contacted for comment.
Mr Benson said Mr Faulkner would not be replaced because the party had a full ticket.
The remaining candidates are Scott Bacon, Madeleine Ogilvie, Zelinda Sherlock, Ella Haddad and Tim Cox.
Mr Faulkner is the second Labor candidate to withdraw since the full line-up was revealed at the party's state conference in June.
Nudging 70 'too old'
Former Braddon candidate Dennis Mullins confirmed he would also not contest the state election.
Mr Mullins, who is also Australian Services Union branch coordinator, said he had decided he was too old to be in Parliament.
"By the time the four-year term was up, I'll be near 70.
"If you aren't confident of your capacity, maybe you shouldn't do it."
Mr Mullins said his decision had nothing to do with ASU accusing the Australian Education Union of anti-union behaviour.
