Brittany Higgins settles personal injury claim against the commonwealth

Lawyers for the former Liberal staffer said she had agreed a ‘confidential’ settlement after a ‘short mediation’

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Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has settled her personal injury claim against the commonwealth after a short mediation, according to her lawyers, but the dollar value of the settlement will remain confidential.

Noor Blumer of Blumers Lawyers issued a statement on Tuesday night confirming the development. “At a mediation held today, the commonwealth and Ms Higgins settled her claims,” it said.

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