harassment by exposing his genitalia. Maher claimed that he had forgotten to adjust the zip on his pants after visiting the toilet. However, he resigned from the position of speaker and did not contest the election held four months later. He was eventually acquitted of criminal charges but the scandal contributed to Labor's loss at the 1965 election after 24 years of continuous government. Maher died 18 months later at the age of 55. References 1911 births 1966 deaths Members of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly Speakers of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly Australian Labor Party members of the Parliament of New South Wales 20th-century Australian politicians Place of death missing University of Sydney alumni