Brittany Higgins

The documents set out Ms Higgins' intention to sue for sexual harassment, sex discrimination, disability discrimination, negligence, and victimisation. At the ...

His trial in the ACT Supreme Court was derailed by juror misconduct. Mr Lehrmann has consistently denied the allegation. "The parties welcome the fact of the settlement," Ms Blumer said.

Brittany Higgins has settled a compensation claim with the Commonwealth. The terms of the settlement are to remain confidential at the request of Ms Higgins ...

The former Liberal staffer's personal injury action case had been previously reported to be seeking $3 million compensation.

A judicial inquiry is needed to get to the bottom of the Lehrmann case](https://www.crikey.com.au/2022/12/13/bruce-lehrmann-brittany-higgins-trial-afp-conduct-inquiry/) The only way forward is [what the fossil fuel industry tells us to do](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/12/energy-users-and-ex-accc-boss-praise-government-for-staring-down-bullies-of-the-gas-industry). [PM’s energy policy wins the politics but there are lots of risks](https://www.theaustralian.com.au/commentary/pms-energy-policy-wins-the-politics-but-there-are-lots-of-risks/news-story/6345d78de4867d88a21a48f14d6bb11d) — Paul Kelly (The Australian) ($): “Gas companies have cried wolf before. [Anthony Albanese’s latest plan to subsidise foreign coal and gas companies is just absurd](https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/dec/14/anthony-albaneses-latest-plan-to-subsidise-foreign-coal-and-gas-companies-is-just-absurd) — Richard Denniss (Guardian Australia): “Just as a fish can’t taste the water it swims in, it is hard for Australians to notice how bizarre our climate and energy policy debates have become. “The problem is that these documents have been completely misconstrued and decontextualised in a way that makes them deeply misleading to most readers. [sovereign citizen](https://www.crikey.com.au/2021/04/26/western-australia-sovereign-citizens-micronations/) movement, a group of people with a loose ideology based on rejecting the legitimacy of law and institutions. [Guardian Australia](https://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/dec/14/defamation-reforms-australian-media-may-not-be-liable-for-facebook-comments-in-future) reports. The new look was so triggering that a member of management “threw up when it was unpacked in the dressing room”. Smith conceded the cap was “falling apart” and assured the paper he had plans to get it fixed this week. Greens Leader Adam Bandt will also get a time slot to talk energy relief, adds [AAP](https://www.aap.com.au/news/greens-to-push-for-energy-relief-details/). [ABC](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-12-13/brittany-higgins-settles-compensation-case-with-commonwealth/101769012). Fans and commentators took to social media to cry murder, denouncing the well-worn look for defacing an “iconic and treasured garment of national pride”.

Former Attorney-General Michaela Cash has revealed she is unaware of the compensation payout to her former staffer Brittany Higgins and was not consulted ...

The payout had been quietly negotiated since March 2022 and was finalised on Tuesday night. “I am unable to comment on the matter. You should direct your questions to the Attorney-General.” “I confirm that I was advised in March this year by Blumers, who act for Brittany Higgins, of a civil claim by Ms Higgins against me and other parties,” Senator Reynolds said at the time. It follows former Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s controversial apology to Ms Higgins in parliament for the “many terrible experiences Ms Higgins has detailed during her time working at Parliament House and the treatment that she has described receiving whilst working here”. Lawyers acting for Ms Higgins indicated they were pressing ahead with the claim on December 2, the same day that it was announced the charge against Bruce Lehrmann would be dropped and the criminal trial would not proceed based on a risk to the life of the complainant, who remains hospitalised in Queensland. But at the request of Ms Higgins, the actual cash amount agreed to by the Commonwealth will remain a secret. Separate to the Comcover claim, some of Ms Higgins allegations about what Senator Cash knew about the matter and how it was handled were contested by the former Attorney-General at the trial. “At the request of Ms Higgins, the parties have agreed that the terms of the settlement are confidential. “At a mediation held today, the Commonwealth and Ms Higgins settled her claims,” a spokeswoman for Blumers lawyers said. Former Attorney-General Michaela Cash has revealed she is unaware of the compensation payout to her former staffer Brittany Higgins and was not consulted during mediation. Former Attorney-General Michaela Cash has revealed she is unaware of the rumoured seven-figure compensation payout to her former staffer Brittany Higgins.

Taxpayers are entitled to know the details of the financial settlement paid to former Coalition staffer Brittany Higgins, Sky News Australia host Chris ...

You should direct your question to the Attorney General," Senator Cash said in a statement to Sky News Australia. “In the wake of the ensuring media storm, Higgins made a formal complaint to police, which led to the subsequent charging of Lehrmann and the aborted trial. “We know that Higgins was offered support in taking the matter to police and that it was not until a week later that Higgins reported to police, before asking them to discontinue her complaint five days later. And if they have not, on what basis has compensation been awarded? 25+ news channels in 1 place. Try 1 month free.