Top cop warns PM’s office to keep nose out of rape investigation

Monday March 22, 2021

Australia’s top cop has raised concerns with the nation’s most senior public servant about simultaneous investigations linked to the alleged rape of a former Liberal staffer.

Brittany Higgins. (Photo: Supplied)

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw on Monday revealed he had contacted Department of Prime Minster and Cabinet secretary Phil Gaetjens about the Brittany Higgins matter.

Scott Morrison has tasked Mr Gaetjens with investigating who in the prime minister’s office knew about the allegation and when.

Kershaw said he had spoken to all…

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