Former federal Labor MP Craig Thomson has been sentenced to 12 months in jail with nine months suspended for defrauding the Health Services Union of more than $24,000.
Last month, Thomson was found guilty of using union funds to pay for sex workers, flights for his wife and hotel stays, make cash withdrawals and buy items such as cigarettes and firewood.
Thomson is launching an immediate appeal against the sentence.
Last month, Thomson was found guilty of using union funds to pay for sex workers, flights for his wife and hotel stays, make cash withdrawals and buy items such as cigarettes and firewood.
Thomson is launching an immediate appeal against the sentence.
