Scott Morrison caught up in legal battle over Higgins scandal
The former Liberal leader was ensnared in the case over an alleged false statement to parliament after the Higgins rape scandal erupted in 2021.
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Lehrmann escalates 'compromised' rape finding fight
Bruce Lehrmann has made a last-ditch effort to clear his name of findings he sexually assaulted an intoxicated Brittany Higgins in Parliament House.
Brittany Higgins bankrupted by former Liberal senator after defamation loss
Ex-Liberal senator Linda Reynolds launched bankruptcy proceedings in October against Higgins after she successfully sued her for defamation.
Stage set for court battle by Brittany Higgins' ex-boss in fight against government
Fiona Brown was the chief-of-staff to then-defence minister Linda Reynolds in 2019 when Ms Higgins claimed she had been raped by her colleague Bruce Lehrmann.
Higgins abandons appeals over costly defamation loss
Brittany Higgins has abandoned appeals against her costly defamation battle loss to her former boss, ex-Liberal senator Linda Reynolds.
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Brittany Higgins faces bankruptcy action by former senator Linda Reynolds
Brittany Higgins has been dealt another financial blow after her former boss launched bankruptcy proceedings to recoup costs awarded from her defamation win.
Brittany Higgins lodges appeal over costly defamation loss to former boss
Brittany Higgins is appealing elements of her costly defamation battle loss to her former boss, adding another chapter to the bitter legal saga.
Huge legal bill for Higgins as settlement plan revealed
Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has been ordered to pay 80 per cent of former senator Linda Reynolds' legal costs after losing a defamation case.
Brittany Higgins responds after $315k defamation loss to ex-senator Linda Reynolds
A bitter court battle between an ex-senator and an alleged parliament house sexual assault victim is set to be decided.
Bruce Lehrmann judge 'distracted' by cover-up, lawyer says
The judge who found Bruce Lehrmann likely raped his then-colleague Brittany Higgins was "distracted" by allegations of a parliamentary cover-up, a court has been told.