Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt after Linda Reynolds wins defamation case | Defamation law (Australia)

Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has been bankrupted by her former boss, bringing the former politician one step closer to discovering where the former staffer’s $2.4 million compensation payout went. Ex-Liberal senator Linda Reynolds launched bankruptcy proceedings in October against Higgins after she successfully sued her for defamation. Federal Court judge Michael Feutrill on Friday…

Australia news live: Melbourne’s West Gate Tunnel to open on Sunday, premier says; ex-ANZ boss sues bank over cancelled bonuses | Australia news

Melbourne’s West Gate Tunnel to open on Sunday Benita Kolovos The Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan, is holding a press conference to announce the West Gate Tunnel will open in Melbourne on Sunday. The $10.2bn project, consisting of 6.8km of tunnels and 9.2km of elevated roads, will provide a new river crossing and act as an…