Linda Reynolds did not deny making tasteless comment in an open office space
The Defence Minister said she never questioned Ms Higgins rape allegations
She has been criticised for failing to tell the prime minister for two years
Brittany Higgins, 24, alleged she was raped in the minister s office in 2019
Senator Reynolds was taken to a hospital in Canberra in late February
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Politics by Katy Hall & Merryn Johns 4th Mar 2021 5:34 AM It s just further evidence of the toxic workplace culture . That s former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins response to Defence Minister Linda Reynolds who called her a lying cow . Staff reported hearing Ms Reynolds making the comments in her office, where Ms Higgins was formerly employed and claims she was sexually assaulted by a colleague in 2019. The comments made by Minister Reynolds are incredibly hurtful, Ms Higgins told news.com.au. I appreciate that it has been a stressful time but that sort of behaviour and language is never excusable. It s just further evidence of the toxic workplace culture that exists behind closed doors in Parliament House.