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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Kate Lyons and Australian Associated Press

Brittany Higgins declared bankrupt after Linda Reynolds wins defamation case

Composite image of Brittany Higgins and Linda Reynolds
Ex-Liberal senator Linda Reynolds (right) launched bankruptcy proceedings in October against Brittany Higgins (left) after successfully suing her for defamation. Composite: AAP

Brittany Higgins has been bankrupted by her former boss, bringing Linda Reynolds one step closer to discovering where her former political staffer’s $2.4m compensation payout went.

Reynolds, a former Liberal senator, launched bankruptcy proceedings in October against Higgins after successfully suing her for defamation.

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