Brittany Higgins

Brittany Higgins is a former political staffer who alleged she was raped by Bruce Lehrmann in Parliament House. This allegation led to a high-profile legal battle, including a criminal trial that was aborted and subsequent defamation proceedings. Higgins is newsworthy due to the ongoing legal fallout from the case. Recently, Bruce Lehrmann's appeal against a defamation judgment that found he raped Higgins was dismissed. Higgins has expressed relief at this outcome. However, she has also been declared bankrupt following a defamation case brought by Linda Reynolds, her former boss. Her husband, David Sharaz, has also been bankrupted. The legal battles continue to be costly and emotionally taxing for all parties involved, with Reynolds vowing to continue fighting to defend her reputation. The case remains significant due to its impact on Australian politics and the broader conversation around sexual assault and workplace culture.