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Victorian sex offenders win approvals to suspend reporting requirements despite police objections, Linda Reynolds seeks Brittany Higgins payout details. Plus, Climate 200 founder makes last minute $1m donor push.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode of The Front originally aired on March 4. It's presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. With five successful defamation lawsuits under her belt, former federal minister Linda Reynolds is going after Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Janet Albrechtsen, Caroline Overington, Ellie Dudley and Claire Harvey debate #MeToo, JK Rowling, Brittany Higgins and consent in this special live episode.  Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Defamation Trial involving WA Senator, Linda Reynolds, and her former staffer, Brittany Higgins, has wrapped up Social media giant META throws onus back on parents, when it comes to kids online safety The last round of the NRL gets underway And The Kid Laroi to headline the NRL's Grand Final entertainment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Defamation Trial involving WA Senator, Linda Reynolds, and her former staffer, Brittany Higgins, has wrapped up Social media giant META throws onus back on parents, when it comes to kids online safety The last round of the NRL gets underway And The Kid Laroi to headline the NRL's Grand Final entertainment See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Barristers trade barbs in closing addresses to the Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins defamation trial.  Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittany Higgins won't give evidence in the defamation action brought by her former boss. Could her absence hurt her defence? Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Josh Burton. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Democratic National Convention kicks off in America, a shock development in Linda Reynolds' defamation trial against Brittany Higgins, and an NRL legend weighs in on Latrell Mitchell's future.  For more head to www.news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel has approved a ceasefire proposal; ball now in Hamas's court Brittany Higgins excused from giving evidence in Linda Reynolds defamation case A shock defect from Aussie Olympic medallist And the death of a long-running, veteran talk show hostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel has approved a ceasefire proposal; ball now in Hamas's court Brittany Higgins excused from giving evidence in Linda Reynolds defamation case A shock defect from Aussie Olympic medallist And the death of a long-running, veteran talk show hostSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittany Higgins has now been at the centre of three court cases. First, there was the criminal trial of Bruce Lehrmann - which was aborted with no findings made against him. Lehrmann later sued Network 10 and journalist Lisa Wilkinson, claiming that they defamed him by identifying him as a rapist. The court found that he did, to a civil standard, rape Higgins. Now, Higgins' former boss, Senator Linda Reynolds, is suing her for a series of social media posts claiming that she was uncaring and unsupportive. So is taking a rape survivor to court the best way to restore your reputation? Today, legal affairs editor for The Saturday Paper Richard Ackland, on Senator Linda Reynolds' defamation case and why some politicians are so quick to sue. Socials: Stay in touch with us on Twitter and Instagram Guest: Legal affairs editor for The Saturday Paper, Richard Ackland.

Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins lives in France now, but she's expected back in Australia very soon to face yet another court hearing.She's being sued for defamation by her former boss and once defence minister Linda Reynolds. Today, author and co-host of the Not Stupid podcast, Julia Baird,on the huge financial and emotional cost the case brings for both women.Featured: Julia Baird, co-host of Not Stupid podcast

Former Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison testified yesterday via video link in a defamation case Senator Linda Reynolds brought against her former staffer, Brittany Higgins. Senator Reynolds is suing Ms Higgins over social media posts made last year, which she claims greatly injured her character and reputation and caused her distress and embarrassment. Mr Morrison stood by his previous criticism of Senator Reynolds for calling Ms Higgins a "lying cow", deeming the comment unacceptable.  Morrison criticized Labor for "weaponizing" Brittany Higgins's rape allegation, saying he was concerned it endangered his former defence minister's life.  Steve Price, Australian Correspondent, told Mike Hosking the former Prime Minister was getting interrupted by the judge.   LISTEN ABOVE          See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Prime Minister Scott Morrison is grilled in cross-examination in the Linda Reynold's defamation case against Brittany Higgins.  Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Stephanie Coombes and edited by Jasper Leak. Our team also includes Lia Tsamoglou, Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack and Joshua Burton and our original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Olympic breakdancer RayGun goes viral, speculation that 'It Ends With Us' stars Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni are feuding, Tim Walz announced as Kamala Harris' VP pick, Taylor Swift shows in Vienna cancelled and Linda Reynolds sues Brittany Higgins. Submit for Q+A and follow on Instagram and TikTok

Senator Linda Reynolds is suing Brittany Higgins in the supreme court of Western Australia over social media posts. The former minister's legal team claims that after Higgins alleged she was raped in Parliament House, she and her now husband, David Sharaz, cast Reynolds as the ‘villain' and damaged her reputation on social media. But Higgins' legal team says this case is about the power discrepancy between a then 24-year-old with limited job security and the minister for defence. Reporter Sarah Basford Canales discusses the trial with Hannah Parkes

This is the trial that a Supreme Court judge never wanted to hear. Over many months, Justice Marcus Solomon warned of the “human cost” of a prolonged and highly public trial if former defence minister Linda Reynolds made good on her threat to take her former staffer, Brittany Higgins, to court for defamation. And so it has come to pass. Reynolds, who has mortgaged her home of 40 years to pay for her legal costs, says she has been nationally vilified.  Higgins, who is now pregnant, has yet to take the stand, but has reportedly sold her home in France - where she moved to start a new life - to defend herself. Today, WA Today reporter Jesinta Burton, on the toll that suing one of Australia's most public rape victims - as found by the civil courts - might have on both women. And to what end.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the trial that a Supreme Court judge never wanted to hear. Over many months, Justice Marcus Solomon warned of the “human cost” of a prolonged and highly public trial if former defence minister Linda Reynolds made good on her threat to take her former staffer, Brittany Higgins, to court for defamation. And so it has come to pass. Reynolds, who has mortgaged her home of 40 years to pay for her legal costs, says she has been nationally vilified.  Higgins, who is now pregnant, has yet to take the stand, but has reportedly sold her home in France - where she moved to start a new life - to defend herself. Today, WA Today reporter Jesinta Burton, on the toll that suing one of Australia's most public rape victims - as found by the civil courts - might have on both women. And to what end.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A defamation trial so wild it makes Lehrmann v Network Ten look like a minor skirmish. Linda Reynolds v Brittany Higgins & David Sharaz is the wildest case we've seen.  Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Stephanie Coombes and edited by Lia Tsamoglou.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brad updates us on Australia's fortunes in the Olympics and a huge court case involving Senator Linda Reynolds in Western Australia.

The twisting legal saga continues as Brittany Higgins is sued for defamation by her former boss, Senator Linda Reynolds Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Joshua Burton. Our team includes Jasper Leak, Tiffany Dimmack, Lia Tsamoglou, Stephanie Coombes and Kristen Amiet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On August 2, the Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins defamation trial will begin in WA's Supreme Court. Senator Reynolds is suing Higgins over a series of social media posts she claims were part of a deliberate attempt to ruin her career and reputation. Higgins argues the posts were justified, given how Senator Reynolds treated the junior staffer.  Both women have something to prove and everything to lose. Reynolds has remortgaged her home to cover the enormous legal costs, and Higgins has been forced to sell her home in France to fund her defence.  With careers, reputations and houses on the line, the stakes couldn't be higher. Joining Tim on Court In The Act is former Supreme Court Judge Kenneth Martin. Together they walk through the events leading up to the trial and reflect on why the majority of defamation cases never make it this far. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Linda Reynolds alleges Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz provided false information to some of the government's most-senior ministers. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Jasper Leak. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Peter Dutton reveals seven sites for proposed nuclear power plants. Former prime minister Scott Morrison revealed as witness in Linda Reynolds's defamation case against Brittany Higgins. Exclusive: Leading chatbots are spreading Russian propaganda. Vetting firm being sued by Nigel Farage denies ‘stitching up' Reform UK. The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and Tom Heath. Visit the Unnatural Selection website at www.UnnaturalShow.com for stuff and things. The views expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and do not reflect those of any other entities. Unnatural Selection is a show made for comedic purposes and should not be taken seriously by anyone. Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @TomDHeath @UnnaturalShow Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @Tom.Heath @UnnaturalShow  

Fresh claims in the defamation battle between Brittany Higgins, David Sharaz and Liberal senator Linda Reynolds, who's suing the pair. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Kristen Amiet and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is the role of a minister? A minister has a lot of responsibilities, both as an elected representative but also as part of the executive government their role involves managing government departments, formulating government policy, working alongside and taking on board the advice of the public sector, and introducing government legislation. I sat down with Linda Reynolds, Liberal Senator for Western Australia, and former Minister for Home Affairs (2018-2019), Minister for Defence (2019-2021), Minister for the NDIS (2021-2022) amongst other portfolios, to ask her about the role of the executive government and her experience in the cabinet. Support the channel on patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/AuspolExplained Like Auspol Explained on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Auspol-Explained-107892180702388 Auspol Explained would like to acknowledge the Whadjuk Nyoongar people and their Elders as the owners and custodians of the Land that the episode was recorded and edited on. This Land was stolen and never ceded. It always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.

Earlier this week the Federal Government released a draft of the National Autism Strategy, in the hopes to improve the lives of autistic Australians. The development of the strategy was first announced back in 2022 and covers key reform areas including access to services, healthcare, education, and employment. Will it change the lives of people with autism? In this episode of The Briefing, we're joined by Professor Cheryl Dissanayake, a leading autism researcher at La Trobe University to find out what the strategy means for people with autism in Australia. Headlines: Former heads of World Central Kitchen question strike that killed aid workers Rescue efforts continue in Taiwan after earthquake Brittany Higgins and Linda Reynolds mediation talks collapse Magpie and staffy besties a step closer to being reunited Follow The Briefing:Instagram: @thebriefingpodcast Facebook: TheBriefingNewsAUTwitter: @TheBriefingAUSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dozens trapped in Taiwan after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake kills nine people; Mediation fails between Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins and the N-R-L teams up with New South Wales Police in an initiative to curb youth crime.

Sharri has exclusive words from Linda Reynolds after she failed to reach an agreement with Brittany Higgins. Plus, calls grow for Sam Kerr to be stripped from Australia's captaincy as she faces a trial for alleged racial harassment in the UK.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With five successful defamation lawsuits under her belt, former federal minister Linda Reynolds is going after Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz. Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our team also includes Kristen Amiet, Jasper Leak, Joshua Burton and Lia Tsamoglou. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember when Barbie and Oppenheimer collided? Today, brace for two blockbuster court hearings in the Bruce Lehrmann/Brittany Higgins saga.  Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey and edited by Lia Tsamoglou. Our team includes Kristen Amiet, Tiffany Dimmack, Josh Burton and Jasper Leak. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have been bystanders to the saga of the Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins case for nearly three years now. If one thing has defined the devastating set of lawsuits, it's been a lack of definitive answers about allegations that a rape occurred in the office of then-defence industry minister, Linda Reynolds. And whether the government at the time orchestrated a cover-up. Lehrmann has always strenuously denied raping Higgins, insisting that the pair had no sexual contact at all. Today, associate editor and special writer Deborah Snow on what this case has exposed about the political cultures and institutions that it has also put on trial.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have been bystanders to the saga of the Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins case for nearly three years now. If one thing has defined the devastating set of lawsuits, it's been a lack of definitive answers about allegations that a rape occurred in the office of then-defence industry minister, Linda Reynolds. And whether the government at the time orchestrated a cover-up. Lehrmann has always strenuously denied raping Higgins, insisting that the pair had no sexual contact at all. Today, associate editor and special writer Deborah Snow on what this case has exposed about the political cultures and institutions that it has also put on trial.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brittany Higgins' former boss claims senior ministers wanted police called against Higgins' wishes.  Find out more about The Front podcast here. You can read about this story and more on The Australian's website or on The Australian's app. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, produced by Lia Tsamoglou, and edited by Jasper Leak. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music is composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial continues and this week has featured the most explosive evidence from the woman who conducted the interview with Brittany Higgins.   Journalist, editor, presenter and author Lisa Wilkinson.   She, along with her employer Network Ten, are being sued by Mr Lehrmann, who alleges they defamed him with that piece on The Project in February 2021.  She, and they deny they did, on two grounds. Qualified privilege – that is they did all could to ensure what they aired was accurate.  And truth – that Mr Lehrmann did rape Ms Higgins in the office of Senator Linda Reynolds after a drunken night out in March 2019.  Media intersecting with the law and politics, colliding with a media superstar – with layers of #MeToo on top.  Jenna Clarke, associate editor of The Australian – who now writes about media daily but has spent many days in the Canberra bubble- joins host Tim Clarke to pick through the week's revelations of Bruce Emery Lehrmann vs Network Ten Pty Ltd and Lisa Wilkinson.   For all the latest on courts and crime visit thewest.com.au. If you have a question for the team or cases you'd like explored, please get in touch. Email courtintheact@wanews.com.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

*Mask rules FINALLY scrapped. *Linda Reynolds vs David Sharaz. *Ray Hadley's advice for Karl Stefanovic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's episode of the Unnatural Selection Podcast, we discuss: Trump charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction in Jan 6 probe. Justice Alito Plays Dumb To Wall Street Journal When Asked About What Congress Can Do. You Shouldn't Buy It. Niger's military rulers ask for help from Russian group Wagner. Former Defence Minister Linda Reynolds launches legal action against Brittany Higgins for defamation. Brittany Higgins considers 'legal options' after being issued concerns notice from WA senator Linda Reynolds. Government Services Minister Bill Shorten has called former prime minister Scott Morrison a "bottomless well of self-pity". Albanese lashes Dutton over Garma festival no-show as leaders trade barbs over Indigenous voice. Sun bears are real, not humans in disguise says Hangzhou Zoo. The Unnatural Selection podcast is produced by Jorge Tsipos, Adam Direen and Tom Heath. Visit the Unnatural Selection website at www.UnnaturalShow.com for stuff and things. The views expressed are those of the hosts and their guests and do not reflect those of any other entities. Unnatural Selection is a show made for comedic purposes and should not be taken seriously by anyone. Twitter: @JorgeTsipos @TomDHeath @UnnaturalShow Instagram: @JorgeTsipos @Tom.Heath @UnnaturalShow  

Bombshell leaks from Sofronoff inquiry, PM pressured to state treaty stance, Australians feeling the cost of living crunch. Plus, Jason Morrison joins the show to discuss Linda Reynolds suing Brittany Higgins. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former defence minister Linda Reynolds threatens to sue Brittany Higgins and Labor under fire for Trump Jr visa claim. Plus, the Biden administration is preparing to appeal a ruling restricting White House officials from meeting with tech companies to censor information on social media. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Van Badham and Ben Davison look at what's happening in Canberra, how Brittany Higgins is again being targeted, why the Liberal's are "flooding the zone" and what it has to do with recent polls that show Labor is the most trusted party on economic management. Warning there is some discussion of violence and assault. Van and Ben discuss the recent data showing CEO's getting 15% pay rises while their lobby groups make ads, that are definitely classist and possibly racist, to argue against workers getting pay rises. The boss will always give himself a pay rise but your pay rises come from standing together in union, so join at australianunions.org.au/wow If you think that Dutton and the Murdoch media's interest in who knew what/when/about what did or didn't happen in Linda Reynolds' office is unrelated to the economic reforms that Labor and the union movement are trying to achieve then listen closely as Van and Ben explain the connection. The good news is that Tanya Plibersek and the state environment ministers are taking action on plastic waste. Van also gives a shout out to all our Cadre and Extend the Reach supporters who have gone to www.buymeacoffee.com/weekonwednesday to help us grow the audience and spread the message.

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The government is facing a tough two weeks in Parliament as the furore surrounding a tranche of text messages gathers steam. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A tranche of text messages raised serious questions over who knew what and when in Brittany Higgins' rape allegation against Bruce Lehrmann. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented and produced by Kristen Amiet, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. Our regular host is Claire Harvey. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Brittany Higgins drama keeps rolling, as ACT DPP Shane Drumgold rains bombshells at a sensational Board of Inquiry hearing. Find out more about The Front podcast here and read about this story and more on The Australian's website or search for The Australian in your app store. This episode of The Front is presented by Claire Harvey, and edited by Tiffany Dimmack. The multimedia editor is Lia Tsamoglou, and original music composed by Jasper Leak.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A protest song. A novelty record. A camp classic. The beginning of the end. "I'd Rather Jack" by The Reynolds Girls has been called a lot of things over the years and it remains one of the Stock Aitken Waterman singles that is most fiercely debated by fans. A swing at restrictive radio playlists, the record was fronted by teenage sisters Linda and Aisling Reynolds, who got their deal with PWL Records by approaching Pete Waterman repeatedly after his weekly radio show in their home city of Liverpool. The duo was seen as the perfect act to perform the track, which was the natural successor to SAW's previous swipe at the industry, "Roadblock". Matt Aitken reveals the unexpected inspiration for the song, while David Howells and Lino Carbosiero talk about their memories of turning the sisters into pop stars. As well as reflecting on the importance of "I'd Rather Jack" as a sign of how SAW were laser focussed in their targeting of the teen and pre-teen market in 1989, we also dive deep into the archives to detail the feud that erupted between The Reynolds Girls and Pete Waterman after the song had been a top 10 hit in the UK, and discuss Linda and Aisling's hasty exit from the music industry and our own efforts to track down the elusive sisters.Subscribe for bonus material at chartbeats.com.au/sawTwitter: @ChartBeatsAU, @MrMattDenbyInstagram: @chartbeatsauFacebook: Chart Beats: A Journey Through PopEmail: chartbeats.au@gmail.com

Matt Mckenzie with today's headlines including a defamation claim by Senator Linda Reynolds, private M&A deals, and a plan for social housing in the city.

Former Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has confirmed that she was advised on Friday that her former staffer Brittany Higgins intends to file a compensation claim — that could climb as high as $3 million. News.com.au revealed over the weekend that Ms Higgins' legal team had entered negotiations over a bombshell multimillion-dollar personal injury claim. It's believed the claim includes $2.5 million for future economic loss, past economic loss, general damages of future assistance with at-home care and past and future out-of-pocket expenses of a further $150,000. Lawyers acting for Ms Higgins indicated they were pressing ahead with the claim on Friday, the same day that it was announced the charge against Bruce Lehrmann would be dropped and the criminal trial would not proceed based on a risk to the life of the complainant, who remains hospitalised in Queensland. “I confirm that I was advised in March this year by Blumers, who act for Brittany Higgins, of a civil claim by Ms Higgins against me and other parties,” Senator Reynolds said. “However, proceedings are yet to be filed. Blumers advised me yesterday that their client intends to progress the civil claim this month.” Ms Higgins also took to Instagram on Sunday, posting a text version of the speech she gave outside the ACT court when the first trial ended over juror misconduct. The speech angered defence lawyers because among other issues it claimed that Mr Lehrmann, who has always maintained his innocence, was never asked to hand over his phone to police. In fact, he was required to surrender his phone to police, with calls he made raised by prosecutors and the defence during the trial. Mr Lehrmann, who was originally charged over her alleged rape, is also considering civil remedies for a cash payout, with his legal team considering a Comcare claim, defamation action against media outlets and unfair dismissal from the jobs he lost after the allegations emerged. Mr Lehrmann has always maintained his innocence and was never convicted of any crime. Sources who have seen the legal documentation supporting Ms Higgins' claim say that it includes compensation for lost earnings, future earnings and at-home support for Ms Higgins, who has not worked full-time since she went public with her account of an alleged incident at Parliament House. The three respondents named in the legal correspondence are Senator Reynolds, who was Ms Higgins' direct employer at the time she was found in the ministerial suite by a security guard in 2019, Liberal frontbencher Michaelia Cash, and the Commonwealth. But an official claim has not been filed while parties prepare to enter into mediation talks. Ms Higgins' personal lawyer Leon Zwier, who was a regular fixture at her criminal case in Canberra, is aware of the claim. However, Ms Higgins is being represented in the personal injury matter by Noor Blumer, a founding partner of Blumers Lawyers who has practised as a personal injury lawyer since 1992. Ms Blumer has been quietly negotiating the claim since February. It follows former Prime Minister Scott Morrison's apology to Ms Higgins in parliament for the “many terrible experiences Ms Higgins has detailed during her time working at Parliament House and the treatment that she has described receiving whilst working here”. But he insisted that apology was “by no means a reflection on the matters before a court”. Ms Blumer declined to comment on the matter or any mediation talks when contacted. A leading Canberra lawyer, Ms Blumer previously went public with her own complaint that former High Court judge Dyson Heydon tried to touch her leg under a table and kiss her at University of Canberra Law ball several years ago. Mr Heydon issued a statement at the time through his lawyers denying “emphatically any allegation of sexual harassment or any offence”. News of the compensation claim follows shock revelations over the weekend that police “unlawfully” sent Ms Higgins private counselling notes to Mr Lehrmann's original defence team – who insisted they didn't open it. Further revelations that police held concerns there was insufficient evidence to charge Mr Lehrmann were also leaked to The Weekend Australian, prompting the prosecutor Shane Drumgold to raise concerns that this was – potentially – another unlawful disclosure. Last year, Senator Reynolds offered a confidential defamation settlement to Ms Higgins after it emerged she had privately referred to her as a “lying cow”. The money was donated to charity. But Liberal sources said Ms Reynolds, who gave dramatic evidence at the criminal trial this year, was reluctant to settle the case. “She will never, ever, agree to settle,” a Liberal source said. The other former minister named in the claim, Senator Cash, emphatically denied in the ACT Supreme Court that she knew of Ms Higgins' rape allegations more than a year before it became public in February 2021. “Not a sexual element, no,” Senator Cash said. “The first time that she mentioned an (alleged) sexual element was I think in the conversation on the 5th of February 2021.” - by Samantha Maiden, news.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode we will be discussing the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s and begin with a report from ABC News on the evening of December 17, 1982.Five veteran Pan Am employees (David Hinson, Phillip Keene, Linda Freire, Becky Sprecher, and Linda Reynolds) join us to share  their experience during this time period and  memories of their friends and co-workers that were lost to this terrible disease. This  provides a unique and intimate look at how an American corporation, Pan Am American World Airways, navigated the uncertainty of the AIDS crisis and how affected employees were treated.Some companies during the 1980s did not support their employees during their illness with HIV/AIDS and those people lost their jobs and healthcare. Pan Am was not among them and the airline did everything it could to support their employees during this difficult time.December 1st has been designated World AIDS Day since 1988 and is dedicated to raising awareness of AIDS in the world and mourning those who have died of the disease. As of 2021, AIDS has claimed the lives of over 40 million people worldwide since the beginning of the epidemic in the early 1980s. An estimated 37 million people are living with HIV today, however, it is important to point out that through the advancement of science, HIV is a manageable disease today with anti-viral medications and most with the disease that are on these medications should be able to have normal lifespans with little complications. 

Former Australian Minister of Defense and current Minister of Government Services and the National Disability Insurance Scheme Linda Reynolds joined former U.S. Secretary of Defense and current John S. McCain Distinguished Fellow Mark Esper for the third installment of Conversations with Secretary Esper. Their discussion centered around the America and Australia's efforts in the Indo-Pacific and the future of the region. The topics included the recent AUKUS Agreement, President Biden and Prime Minister Morrison's first meeting, and the legacy of Senator McCain and his family both in Australia and the wider region.