Trial date set for Linda Reynolds’ defamation case against Brittany Higgins

More than 20 witnesses are expected to be called, possibly including former prime minister Scott MorrisonGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastThe Liberal senator Linda Reynolds and her former political staffer Brittany Higgins’ high-profile defamation case will go to trial in August.The former defence minister, who plans to retire from politics at the next election, is suing Higgins over a series of social media posts she says damaged her reputation.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s free morning and afternoon email newsletters for your daily news roundup Continue reading...

Trial date set for Linda Reynolds’ defamation case against Brittany Higgins

More than 20 witnesses are expected to be called, possibly including former prime minister Scott Morrison

The Liberal senator Linda Reynolds and her former political staffer Brittany Higgins’ high-profile defamation case will go to trial in August.

The former defence minister, who plans to retire from politics at the next election, is suing Higgins over a series of social media posts she says damaged her reputation.

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