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Aaron Bunch

Brittany Higgins could face fresh defamation allegation

Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds (left) could expand her legal case against Brittany Higgins. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

A series of private WhatsApp messages between Brittany Higgins and David Sharaz allegedly showing the pair colluding over a defamatory tweet could lead Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds to expand her legal case against her former staffer.

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

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