NSW Corrections Minister David Elliott has remained silent about his role in the harassment scandal engulfing Luke Foley, as he was criticised for "political point scoring" by the ABC journalist at centre of the allegation.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Mr Elliott refused to comment on Thursday, as ABC journalist Ashleigh Raper said she had not consented to Mr Elliott raising the alleged incident on the floor of the NSW Parliament.

NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian and Veterans Affair Minister David Elliott on Thursday. Credit:Janie Barrett

Ms Raper released a statement on Thursday in which she accused Mr Foley of putting his hand down her dress at a Christmas party at Martin Place Bar in November 2016.

She said she had decided against commenting or making a complaint against Mr Foley because she "feared the negative impact the publicity could have on me personally and on my young family.