Edman leaves Liberal Party

Former MLC Phil Edman has left the Liberal Party following an investigation into the alleged misuse of his electorate allowance to fund sordid personal activities.

Mr Edman, who served in the legislative council between 2008 and 2017, was accused in a report released yesterday by the Corruption and Crime Commission as having used funds intended for his electorate to pay for extramarital affairs and other personal expenses.

In response to the allegations, Oppositon Leader Liza Harvey harshly criticised Mr Edman and formally called for him to be expelled from the party.

Ms Harvey reiterated her criticisms of Mr Edman on 6iX this morning, while also taking swipes at Stephen Kaless, a media advisor to Treasurer Ben Wyatt.

Mr Kaless resigned from his position earlier this week after allegations emerged of inappropriate conduct at a function held late last week.

CCC's investigation into Mr Edman remains ongoing.

Premier Mark McGowan, who has backed the CCC on its investigation and called on the legislative council to return Mr Edman's laptop to the commission, said Mr Edman's behaviour was "some of the grossest" he had heard of in politics, per AAP.