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Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt after Linda Reynolds wins defamation case

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 1 min read 100% complete by Australian Associated PressDecember 12, 2025 at 04:47 AM
Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt after Linda Reynolds wins defamation case
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Brittany Higgins has been declared bankrupt in a Western Australian court following an application by Linda Reynolds, her former boss and a former defence minister. Reynolds initiated the bankruptcy proceedings in October after winning a defamation case against Higgins. The bankruptcy ruling brings Reynolds closer to understanding the whereabouts of Higgins' $2.4 million compensation payout. The legal action stems from a defamation suit filed by Reynolds against Higgins. The outcome marks a significant development in the ongoing legal saga between the two women.

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Brittany Higgins ×2100% Linda Reynolds ×2100%

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The Guardian - World News
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Center-Left (-0.40)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
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85%

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