The Western Australian senator is expected to face cross-examination for the first time on WednesdayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastLinda Reynolds has accused the attorney-general Mark Dreyfus of “seeking to silence” her as the government worked towards a settlement with Brittany Higgins after her alleged rape in Parliament House.The Western Australian Liberal senator also told a defamation trial she felt like a “punching clown on the fairground” due to critical social media posts from Higgins and her husband David Sharaz.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 : 2024-08-07 04:37:51
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Linda Reynolds accuses Mark Dreyfus of ‘seeking to silence’ her during Brittany Higgins settlement
