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."