Former Linda Reynolds aide receives $1.48 million settlement over Higgins allegation fallout
Former chief of staff Fiona Brown was paid $1.48 million by the Commonwealth after claiming her workplace rights were breached following Brittany Higgins’s rape allegation.
Fiona Brown, who once served as chief of staff to Linda Reynolds, reached a settlement with the Commonwealth for $1.48 million. She argued that the Morrison government’s handling of Brittany Higgins’s allegation made her a scapegoat and denied her a chance to defend herself. The dispute was resolved through mediation earlier this month. The payout addresses her claim that her employment protections were compromised during the political response to the scandal.
Why it matters
The payout highlights how political scandals can lead to costly legal settlements and raise questions about staff protections.
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