Saturday, 6 March 2021

Linda Reynolds extends sick leave amid ongoing controversy over Brittany Higgins

The defence minister, who has apologised for calling Higgins a ‘lying cow’, is being treated for a pre-existing medical condition

Defence minister Linda Reynolds has extended her sick leave and is not expected to return to work this week.

Reynolds took a period of medical leave on 24 February, amid sustained pressure over her handling of the alleged rape of her former staffer, Brittany Higgins, in the minister’s office.

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