Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the cabinet minister at the centre of rape allegations "categorically denies" the claims.
Mr Morrison said the allegations of criminal conduct in 1988 are matters for police.
He confirmed to journalists that he has asked the man accused in the documents about the allegations, saying he "absolutely does" deny the allegations.
"I became aware last week of a set of documents that had been circulated to I think four individuals. I was told that I was one of those individuals," Mr Morrison said.
"At the time I or my office hadn't received those materials but I was aware that at least one of those members had."
In discussions with police, Mr Morrison said he was told there was "nothing immediate" he needed to act on.
"Now, these are very distressing issues that have been raised, as there are other issues that have been raised in relation to other members in other cases," Mr Morrison said.
"But the proper place for that to be dealt is by the authorities, which are the police. That's how our country operates. That systems protects all Australians."
More to come.
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