Reynolds is suing former staffer Brittany Higgins over social media posts she alleges damaged her reputationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastLinda Reynolds thought there were “odd things” about her encounters with her former staffer Bruce Lehrmann during the time they worked together, and formed a strong opinion he was not fit to work in a ministerial office, the Western Australian Liberal senator told a court.Reynolds is suing her former staffer Higgins over social media posts she claims damaged her reputation by alleging the senator had not offered adequate support in the months after Higgins’ alleged rape in Parliament House, Canberra, in 2021.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading…
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Author : Sarah Basford Canales
Publish date : 2024-08-05 08:07:06
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