Linda Reynolds welcomes Brittany Higgins's 'olive branch', but says she will continue with defamation trial
11 months ago

Linda Reynolds welcomes Brittany Higgins's 'olive branch', but says she will continue with defamation trial

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In short: Senator Linda Reynolds has welcomed her former staffer Brittany Higgins's apology to her and Fiona Brown. Senator Linda Reynolds has welcomed her former staffer Brittany Higgins's apology to her and Fiona Brown. Senator Linda Reynolds has welcomed Brittany Higgins's "olive branch" but says she will continue with her defamation proceedings against her if she does not accept Justice Lee's findings on claims of a cover-up. Senator Reynolds has launched separate defamation action against her former staffer, Ms Higgins and her partner David Sharaz, over social media posts which she argues damaged her reputation.

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Brittany Higgins shows off blossoming baby bump as she awaits verdict in defamation trial
5 months ago

Brittany Higgins shows off blossoming baby bump as she awaits verdict in defamation trial

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Brittany Higgins has shown off her growing baby bump for the first time and revealed that she's having a baby boy. Brittany Higgins has showed off her baby bump in a picture to social media as she and her husband await a decision on a recent defamation trial She admitted it had been an 'acutely stressful' pregnancy while revealing she's …

What we've learnt from WA Senator Linda Reynolds's defamation action against Brittany Higgins
6 months, 3 weeks ago

What we've learnt from WA Senator Linda Reynolds's defamation action against Brittany Higgins

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The blockbuster defamation action launched by Senator Linda Reynolds against her former staffer Brittany Higgins has now finished hearing evidence after three weeks of twists and turns. And her lawyer Ms Young has argued whatever damage Senator Reynolds says she suffered in 2021 "can have nothing to do with" Ms Higgins's posts made two years later, in 2023. Who harassed …

New lawsuit launched against Brittany Higgins to try and gain access to $2.4 million government settlement
6 months, 3 weeks ago

New lawsuit launched against Brittany Higgins to try and gain access to $2.4 million government settlement

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Lawyers for Senator Linda Reynolds have launched a fresh lawsuit against Brittany Higgins in a bid to gain access to her $2.4 million federal government settlement, in the event she wins her high-stakes defamation trial. The writ, filed last month, shows the settlement money was placed into a trust within 24 hours of it being received by Ms Higgins, and …

Brittany Higgins: Major twist in court battle with Linda Reynolds as former staffer drops health bombshell
7 months ago

Brittany Higgins: Major twist in court battle with Linda Reynolds as former staffer drops health bombshell

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Brittany Higgins will not testify to defend herself at a defamation trial brought against her by former boss Senator Linda Reynolds. Ms Higgins' lawyer Rachael Young told the West Australian Supreme Court on Monday that her client, who is now pregnant, would not travel to Perth from her home in France to give evidence. Lawyers for Brittany Higgins told the …

Brittany Higgins' rape claim threatened to DESTROY senator Linda Reynolds' political career, trial told
7 months ago

Brittany Higgins' rape claim threatened to DESTROY senator Linda Reynolds' political career, trial told

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Senator Linda Reynolds would have 'struggled' to get her name on the ballot for the next Federal Election, a senior figure in the Liberal Party WA branch has told a court. Senator Reynolds is suing her former staffer Brittany Higgins and her husband David Sharaz over a number of social media posts the pair made in 2022 and 2023. Senator …

Liberal senator Linda Reynolds was 'rolled up in a ball' over Brittany Higgins allegations, court told
7 months ago

Liberal senator Linda Reynolds was 'rolled up in a ball' over Brittany Higgins allegations, court told

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Senator Linda Reynolds consistently received "dirty looks", stopped going out in public and feared her career was over after being accused of failing to support an alleged rape victim, her best friend has told a WA court. Ms Wawn described Senator Reynolds as in a "high state of distress" and the worst she had seen her since being discharged from …

Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins defamation trial: Linda Reynolds' mum launches extraordinary attack on Lisa Wilkinson in testimony about Brittany Higgins' The Project interview
7 months ago

Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins defamation trial: Linda Reynolds' mum launches extraordinary attack on Lisa Wilkinson in testimony about Brittany Higgins' The Project interview

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Senator Linda Reynolds' parents have broken their silence, giving emotional testimony on how the aftermath of Brittany Higgins' rape allegation sparked 'brutal attacks' on their once 'universally loved and respected' daughter. Janice and Laith Reynolds provided written testimony to the WA Supreme Court on Wednesday, as their daughter's blockbuster defamation trial against Ms Higgins continues. Senator Linda Reynolds' mother, Janice, …

Linda Reynolds's parents tell of being shunned by friends, daughter branded a monster after Brittany Higgins claims
7 months, 1 week ago

Linda Reynolds's parents tell of being shunned by friends, daughter branded a monster after Brittany Higgins claims

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Linda Reynolds’s parents say they were shunned by friends and their daughter vilified as “some kind of monster” in the wake of Brittany Higgins’s bombshell 2021 interview that included claims the former defence minister failed to support her in the aftermath of her rape allegation. Laith and Janice Reynolds told the WA Supreme Court they were stunned and devastated by …

Former prime minister Scott Morrison appears at WA senator Linda Reynolds's, Brittany Higgins's defamation trial
7 months, 1 week ago

Former prime minister Scott Morrison appears at WA senator Linda Reynolds's, Brittany Higgins's defamation trial

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Former prime minister Scott Morrison has denounced what he labelled the "weaponising" of Brittany Higgins's rape allegation by Labor, saying it left his former defence minister in such a distressed state he was concerned it could be fatal for her. Mr Morrison is giving evidence via video link in the defamation trial brought by Liberal senator Linda Reynolds against Ms …

Brittany Higgins' defamation trial hears evidence of sharp decline in Senator Linda Reynolds' health
7 months, 1 week ago

Brittany Higgins' defamation trial hears evidence of sharp decline in Senator Linda Reynolds' health

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Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds's partner has testified her cardiologist thought she could die after she collapsed in the senate following intense pressure over her handling of Brittany Higgins' rape allegation. Senator Reynolds maintains both pieces contained "false allegations" and "lies" by Ms Higgins about her handling of the alleged sexual assault, in Senator Reynolds's ministerial suite at parliament house. First …

The Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins case offers a personal glimpse into the emotional toll of politics
7 months, 1 week ago

The Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins case offers a personal glimpse into the emotional toll of politics

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Politics is a dirty game. First two days set tone for Reynolds, Higgins defamation trial Photo shows A composite image of close-up shots of Senator Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins side by side. Linda Reynolds denies diminishing Brittany Higgins' alleged rape complaint in defamation trial Photo shows Woman with fair hair and man with grey hair stand together in formal …

Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins defamation trial LIVE updates: Day Five
7 months, 1 week ago

Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins defamation trial LIVE updates: Day Five

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Linda Reynolds' cross-examination will continue in the WA Supreme Court on Thursday at 10.30am local time, 12.30pm AEST. Ms Higgins accused Ms Reynolds of making her choose between her career and pursuing her rape complaint with police and believes the Liberal party tried to cover up her rape. Ms Reynolds has continually denied forcing Ms Higgins to choose between her …

Linda Reynolds shares anger over Brittany Higgins's pre-production tapes for Channel 10's The Project interview
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Linda Reynolds shares anger over Brittany Higgins's pre-production tapes for Channel 10's The Project interview

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Liberal MP Linda Reynolds has told the West Australian Supreme Court of the moment she realised the extent of what she claims was a "pre-planned" and "pre-meditated" attack to inflict maximum damage on her by Brittany Higgins and her now husband David Sharaz. 'It was personal' Senator Reynolds' lawyer Martin Bennett questioned her in court today about the moment she …

New Brittany Higgins social media posts prompt defamation trial warning from Linda Reynolds's lawyer
7 months, 2 weeks ago

New Brittany Higgins social media posts prompt defamation trial warning from Linda Reynolds's lawyer

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The high-profile defamation trial against Brittany Higgins has taken another twist, with Senator Linda Reynolds's lawyer declaring new social media posts published yesterday were part of a coordinated plan to mislead the public into thinking the Senator was trying silence survivors of sexual assault. Senator Reynolds told the court Senator Kitching warned her the Labor Party knew about Ms Higgins' …

How the first two days in court have set the tone for the rest of Linda Reynolds's defamation trial against Brittany Higgins
7 months, 2 weeks ago

How the first two days in court have set the tone for the rest of Linda Reynolds's defamation trial against Brittany Higgins

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Brought into public hatred, scandal, odium and contempt. That was clearly illustrated on day one, when the senator's lawyer Martin Bennett said Ms Higgins and her partner David Sharaz had cast Senator Reynolds in the role of villain "for their fictional story of political cover-up of the rape". Martin Bennett said Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz cast Linda Reynolds as …

Linda Reynolds's defamation action against Brittany Higgins 're-traumatising', trial told
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Linda Reynolds's defamation action against Brittany Higgins 're-traumatising', trial told

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Senator Linda Reynolds's defamation case against her former staffer Brittany Higgins, and her lawyer's claim that the younger woman had sought a "villain" for her "fairytale" story were "harassing and re-traumatising", the WA Supreme court has heard. She said by April 1 Senator Reynolds had a "mountain of evidence" to show that a sexual assault had taken place, even though …

Brittany Higgins, Linda Reynolds's defamation trial continues in WA Supreme Court
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Brittany Higgins, Linda Reynolds's defamation trial continues in WA Supreme Court

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That's where we will leave our coverage of day two of the defamation trial between Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins. Monday saw the opening arguments from Ms Higgins' lawyer Rachael Young, and the beginning of Linda Reynolds' evidence, during which she was quizzed by her lawyer Martin Bennett on her professional history. Next Monday we are expected to hear from …

What we learned from the first day of Linda Reynolds' defamation trial against Brittany Higgins
7 months, 2 weeks ago

What we learned from the first day of Linda Reynolds' defamation trial against Brittany Higgins

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Brittany Higgins and her partner David Sharaz painted Senator Linda Reynolds as the "villain" in their story of "a rape and a fictional cover-up", the WA Supreme Court has been told. "Every fairytale needs a villain" and Ms Higgins cast WA Senator Linda Reynolds in that role, her defence lawyer Martin Bennett told the court in his opening address on …

Linda Reynolds defends calling Brittany Higgins a 'lying cow' as senator's lawyer accuses former political staffer of peddling 'exaggerated fiction'
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Linda Reynolds defends calling Brittany Higgins a 'lying cow' as senator's lawyer accuses former political staffer of peddling 'exaggerated fiction'

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Lawyers representing Liberal senator Linda Reynolds have told a court it was unfortunate she called former staffer Brittany Higgins a 'lying cow', but say it was defensible as she had a 'right of reply' when being defamed. Ms Higgins had been invited to Senator Reynolds' home and to other events, Mr Bennett told the court. Conspiracy and a cover-up Representing …

Defamation trial between Linda Reynolds, Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz begins in Perth
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Defamation trial between Linda Reynolds, Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz begins in Perth

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One of the main allegations Ms Higgins made against Senator Reynolds was that she did not support her in the wake of her alleged rape. Mr Bennett said the images depicted Ms Higgins as a "young, vivacious doorknocker, campaigning". Commenting on her experience during ANZAC Day events, Ms Higgins remarked: "A beautiful homage to the Aussie spirit and a day …

Defamation action launched by WA Senator Linda Reynolds against Brittany Higgins, David Sharaz to start in Perth
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Defamation action launched by WA Senator Linda Reynolds against Brittany Higgins, David Sharaz to start in Perth

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There can't be many Australians unaware of former political staffer Brittany Higgins's claim she was raped by her colleague Bruce Lehrmann in the Parliament House office of their boss, Senator Linda Reynolds. Senator Reynolds took offence at a series of social media posts by Ms Higgins and Mr Sharaz published in 2022 and 2023 critical of the way the rape …

WA Senator Linda Reynolds wins legal bid to gain access to details of Brittany Higgins's protective trust
8 months ago

WA Senator Linda Reynolds wins legal bid to gain access to details of Brittany Higgins's protective trust

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Senator Linda Reynolds has won the right to access details of a protective trust into which her former staffer Brittany Higgins put her $2.4 million compensation settlement with the Commonwealth, potentially allowing the money to be used to settle defamation action. Today's ruling means Senator Reynolds can now apply for the trust to be overturned, making the money available to …

Former prime minister Scott Morrison revealed as witness in Linda Reynolds's defamation case against Brittany Higgins
9 months ago

Former prime minister Scott Morrison revealed as witness in Linda Reynolds's defamation case against Brittany Higgins

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Former prime minister Scott Morrison may be among those called to testify as a witness at the defamation trial Senator Linda Reynolds has brought against her ex-staffer Brittany Higgins, a Perth court has heard. Linda Reynolds welcomes Brittany Higgins's 'olive branch', but says she will continue with trial Photo shows Senator Linda Reynolds smiles as she is interviewed outside court. …

Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins mediation talks unsuccessful - with defamation case set to go to trial
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins mediation talks unsuccessful - with defamation case set to go to trial

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A pair of high-profile defamation cases pitting Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds against her former political staffer Brittany Higgins and her fiance are likely to head to trial after mediation talks were unsuccessful. David Sharaz is pictured with Brittany Higgins outside the WA Supreme Court in March Linda Reynolds is pictured with her lawyer Martin Bennett outside the court in March …

Linda Reynolds says she's been the victim of 'vile trolling' over Brittany Higgins case as defamation trial looms
10 months ago

Linda Reynolds says she's been the victim of 'vile trolling' over Brittany Higgins case as defamation trial looms

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In short: Senator Linda Reynolds says she's been vilified and trolled over accusations she was involved in a cover-up surrounding Brittany Higgins' rape at Parliament House. Senator Linda Reynolds says she's been vilified and trolled over accusations she was involved in a cover-up surrounding Brittany Higgins' rape at Parliament House. On her way into Tuesday's hearing in Perth, Senator Reynolds …

Senator Linda Reynolds breaks her silence over bitter legal war with Brittany Higgins - as her lawyers mock fiance David Sharaz and warn he faces financial ruin
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Senator Linda Reynolds breaks her silence over bitter legal war with Brittany Higgins - as her lawyers mock fiance David Sharaz and warn he faces financial ruin

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Ms Higgins' fiancé urged her to drop the matter on Tuesday Linda Reynolds has pledged to pursue her defamation case against Brittany Higgins, despite an impassioned plea from the former staffer's fiancé David Sharaz to drop the matter. Senator Reynolds launched two defamation proceedings in the WA Supreme Court against Ms Higgins and Mr Sharaz over social media posts published …

David Sharaz concedes defeat in legal row with Linda Reynolds - and pleads with her to drop defamation action against Brittany Higgins in return: 'I cannot afford to pay legal costs'
10 months, 2 weeks ago

David Sharaz concedes defeat in legal row with Linda Reynolds - and pleads with her to drop defamation action against Brittany Higgins in return: 'I cannot afford to pay legal costs'

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David Sharaz has conceded defeat in his legal row with Linda Reynolds and said he won't fight her defamation action - and pleaded with the former senator to drop her litigation against his fiancee Brittany Higgins in return. Senator Reynolds has been suing Ms Higgins and Mr Sharaz for defamation over several social media posts they published in 2022 and …

Brittany Higgins fails in bid to delay defamation trial brought by Senator Linda Reynolds
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Brittany Higgins fails in bid to delay defamation trial brought by Senator Linda Reynolds

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In short: Brittany Higgins' legal team has failed in its bid to get a defamation trial brought by Senator Linda Reynolds delayed. Brittany Higgins' legal team has failed in its bid to get a defamation trial brought by Senator Linda Reynolds delayed. Linda Reynolds welcomes Brittany Higgins's 'olive branch', but says she will continue with trial Photo shows Senator Linda …

Linda Reynolds says Lehrmann defamation judgement 'set record straight' on claims of cover-up
11 months ago

Linda Reynolds says Lehrmann defamation judgement 'set record straight' on claims of cover-up

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In short: Senator Linda Reynolds says she is pleased Justice Michael Lee found the former Coalition government did not attempt to hide Brittany Higgins's rape claim. Senator Linda Reynolds says she is pleased Justice Michael Lee found the former Coalition government did not attempt to hide Brittany Higgins's rape claim. Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has responded to the Federal Court's …

Defamation case involving Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins set for trial after mediation talks collapse
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Defamation case involving Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins set for trial after mediation talks collapse

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In short: Senator Linda Reynolds is suing her former staffer Brittany Higgins and her partner David Sharaz for defamation. Senator Linda Reynolds is suing her former staffer Brittany Higgins and her partner David Sharaz for defamation. An attempt at peace talks to avert a costly defamation trial brought by Liberal senator Linda Reynolds against her former staffer Brittany Higgins has …

Linda Reynolds wins an eye-watering payout in the latest fallout in the Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins rape trial saga - as she prepares to come face-to-face with her ex-employee in bombshell hea
1 year ago

Linda Reynolds wins an eye-watering payout in the latest fallout in the Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins rape trial saga - as she prepares to come face-to-face with her ex-employee in bombshell hea

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She is also suing Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz for defamation Former DPP accused her of interfering with rape investigation Linda Reynolds has been awarded $90,000 by the ACT government over comments made by the territory's top prosecutor amid Brittany Higgins' rape allegations. The Liberal senator launched defamation proceedings against the ACT government and former Director of Public Prosecutor Shane …

David Sharaz: Warning issued for Senator Linda Reynolds who is suing Brittany Higgins' fiance over series of social media posts: 'Will end in tears'
1 year, 6 months ago

David Sharaz: Warning issued for Senator Linda Reynolds who is suing Brittany Higgins' fiance over series of social media posts: 'Will end in tears'

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The lawyer for the fiance of former political staffer Brittany Higgins has told the WA Supreme Court a defamation case against his client will 'end in tears financially,' with legal costs potentially reaching millions of dollars. The matter is set to go to trial in May, with lawyers for both Senator Reynolds and Mr Sharaz meeting before Supreme Court Justice …

Linda Reynolds sues Brittany Higgins for defamation
1 year, 7 months ago

Linda Reynolds sues Brittany Higgins for defamation

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Senator Linda Reynolds is suing Brittany Higgins for defamation over two social media posts that she claims were defamatory and breached a deed of settlement and release they signed in March 2021. Senator Linda Reynolds has confirmed that she has commenced defamation and breach of contract proceedings against Brittany Higgins over two social media posts. Previously, Senator Reynolds had also …

Linda Reynolds 'has had enough' as she personally sues Brittany Higgins after an Instagram post and Tweet: 'The target of criticism and abuse'
1 year, 7 months ago

Linda Reynolds 'has had enough' as she personally sues Brittany Higgins after an Instagram post and Tweet: 'The target of criticism and abuse'

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Senator Linda Reynolds is suing Brittany Higgins for defamation over two social media posts which accused her of harassment - claiming she's 'had enough' of being targeted in pointed social media posts. Linda Reynolds is suing Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz for defamation over social media posts 'I confirm that after issuing Ms Higgins with a concerns notice and receiving …

Linda Reynolds threatens to sue Brittany Higgins over furious Instagram post
1 year, 8 months ago

Linda Reynolds threatens to sue Brittany Higgins over furious Instagram post

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Senator Linda Reynolds has confirmed she is threatening to sue her former staffer Brittany Higgins after the ex-defence minister said she'd 'had enough' and would not be defamed by her. On Thursday Ms Higgins posted to Twitter: 'I've just received a concerns notice from Linda Reynolds threatening defamation over an Instagram story. Brittany Higgins has received a concerns notice from …

Linda Reynolds prepared to be interviewed over Brittany Higgins assault allegations
3 years, 10 months ago

Linda Reynolds prepared to be interviewed over Brittany Higgins assault allegations

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Federal minister Linda Reynolds says she is prepared to be interviewed by police as they investigate the alleged rape of her former staffer, Brittany Higgins. Key points: Linda Reynolds said she was "absolutely" prepared to be interviewed by officers The senator added she had "financially settled now" with Brittany Higgins Senator Reynolds took medical leave in the weeks after Ms …

Linda Reynolds extends her leave following Brittany Higgins allegation
4 years ago

Linda Reynolds extends her leave following Brittany Higgins allegation

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Defence Minister Linda Reynolds will remain on sick leave for another month, amid calls for her to resign or be dumped from her portfolio by the Prime Minister. Key points: Defence Minister Linda Reynolds faced criticism before going on leave for her handling of Brittany Higgins's allegation Senator Reynolds has broken down in Parliament during questioning, and has apologised for …

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds apologises to Brittany Higgins for calling her a 'lying cow'
4 years ago

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds apologises to Brittany Higgins for calling her a 'lying cow'

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Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has apologised to Brittany Higgins for calling her a "lying cow" after Ms Higgins went public with allegations she was raped by another staffer in 2019. Key points: Senator Reynolds says she is deeply sorry for any hurt the comments caused Lawyers for Ms Higgins sent a letter demanding the senator apologise on Thursday Ms Higgins …

Alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins to make formal statement as Linda Reynolds sent to hospital
4 years ago

Alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins to make formal statement as Linda Reynolds sent to hospital

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Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins will make a formal complaint today, allowing police to pursue an active investigation into her alleged rape inside a ministerial office at Parliament House. Key points: Brittany Higgins will make a formal police complaint today Defence Minister Linda Reynolds was scheduled to face reporters at the Press Club, but she has pulled out Senator Reynolds …

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds brought to tears when questioned about Brittany Higgins rape allegations
4 years, 1 month ago

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds brought to tears when questioned about Brittany Higgins rape allegations

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After days of sustained pressure over how she handled the alleged rape of one of her staff, Defence Minister Linda Reynolds wiped away tears and was unable to answer questions in the Senate. Key points: Defence Minister Linda Reynolds says she is "deeply sorry" for adding to Brittany Higgins's distress Ms Higgins had previously said she felt unsupported by her …

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