Former Liberal senator files updated statement of claim to federal court as she sues commonwealth in effort to ‘vindicate and restore her reputation’Australia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastLinda Reynolds is suing the commonwealth over Brittany Higgins’ $2.4m settlement, alleging in court documents that former attorney general Mark Dreyfus committed “misfeasance of public office” by denying her an opportunity to defend herself against allegations she mishandled the incident.It comes as the federal anti-corruption watchdog released its findings on Thursday, concluding there was “no corruption issue” in Higgins’ settlement and “no inappropriate intervention” by the Labor government.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
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