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Defence Minister Linda Reynolds apologises to Brittany Higgins for calling her a ‘lying cow’
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 has made a formal police complaint alleging she was raped by a colleague in 2019
The Australian reported on Thursday that Senator Reynolds made the comments to her staff in Parliament House a fortnight ago.
“I want to express how deeply sorry I am for these remarks and for any hurt and distress they have caused,” Senator Reynolds said in a statement.
Lawyers representing Ms Higgins…
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