Lidia Thorpe to refer herself to privileges committee over relationship with ex-bikie

It is understood Greens senator Lidia Thorpe’s self-referral to the Senate privileges committee was approved by the Greens party room. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Greens senator Lidia Thorpe will refer herself to the Senate privileges committee for possible investigation of her previously undisclosed relationship with former bikie leader Dean Martin.

Thorpe will write to the Senate president on Monday assenting to an inquiry into the possible perceived conflict of interest arising from the relationship due to her former role on the joint law enforcement committee.