Brittney Higgins declared bankrupt – ABC listen

Former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins has been declared bankrupt in a Perth court today. The Federal Court action against her was brought by her former boss, Linda Reynolds, who was Defence Minister in the Morrison Government. Ms Higgins alleged she was raped by a colleague in Ms Reynolds office in 2019. Today’s decision stems…

Labor’s travel perks troubles widen;…

Anthony Albanese in Canberra on Thursday. The prime minister has asked the head of the Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority to examine possible changes to parliamentary entitlements. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Good afternoon. Anthony Albanese says he has asked the independent expenses watchdog to provide advice on overhauling travel perks for MPs, opening the door to changes…

Labor’s travel perks troubles widen; Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt; and a flamingo egg cup furore | Australia news

Good afternoon. Anthony Albanese says he has asked the independent expenses watchdog to provide advice on overhauling travel perks for MPs, opening the door to changes after a backlash over politicians’ entitlements. The prime minister confirmed the move as the Guardian revealed the trade minister, Don Farrell, charged taxpayers more than $2,200 to travel to…