They turned it into a circus tent. Photo: Getty. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds will pay damages to alleged sexual assault survivor Brittany Higgins as part of a defamation settlement for calling her a lying cow, The Australian can reveal. Alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins says it is "incredibly hurtful" to hear that her former boss, Defence Minister Linda Reynolds, reportedly called her a "lying cow". I am sorry to say that I would welcome some people taking that advice and learning for themselves what it does. She was forced on Tuesday to correct the record in the Senate about how many times she had spoken to police about Brittany Higgins’ allegations of sexual assault by a senior colleague in 2019. assaulted in Reynolds’ ministerial office. Reynolds was questioned about her meetings with police and on two separate occasions told the upper house she had met police twice – an answer she was later forced to correct. The ex-army pollies march around saying labor debt baaaddd liberal debt goooddd. Can the Libs come up with someone even worse than…. I don’t know about others on this site but I find this attitude to be arrogant and dismissive. Scott Morrison has been wounded by this week's public revelation of an alleged rape in Parliament House. And just a reminder, Scott Morrison overrode local preselectors to keep this buffoon in parliament. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds breaks down and is unable to answer questions in the Senate while offering an explanation of her handling of Brittany Higgins's rape allegations in 2019. Morrison has also been under pressure about the knowledge of his staff. The Australian defence minister was due on Wednesday to address the National Press Club, the same day Higgins was expected to make a formal statement to police detailing sexual assault allegations against a former colleague when both were employed by Reynolds in 2019. Morrison’s office said yes she understood, she got a lot of similar calls and transferred me to Hunt’s office, who told me they aren’t in the job of censoring individuals. 2) “‘Linda Reynolds, you are the epitome of a political hack.”’ The words “self-serving, unprincipled, ill-educated” need to be inserted before ”political hack” to accurately describe this underwhelming ‘politician” representing themselves rather than Australian voters. should be given an opportunity to exit from the gene-pool by natural selection. Ms Higgins, who was allegedly raped in … Linda served for 29 years in the Australian Army as a Reserve Officer in a wide range of part and full time appointments. Linda Reynolds, you are the epitome of a political hack. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has retracted a comment calling former staffer Brittany Higgins a "lying cow" after settling a defamation case over the remark. Linda Reynolds will not face questions in the Senate over the Brittany Higgins' allegations until at least April 2. Just another specimen in the ever growing conga line of LNP suckholes, with shit for brains and no recollection of having said one thing and reversing it the next minute. On Twitter, the former staffer said: “Let’s just hope that from this whole horrible situation there will actually be some fundamental reform to the MOP(S) Act for vulnerable staff and improvements to the workplace culture in Parliament House.”. Me thinks this woman speaks with forked tongue. As soon as her comment was made public I said to hubby, she has form with spinning a lie! Can’t STAND her. Thanks, Kaye, for this portrait of an absolutely disgusting example of a human, let alone a minister in what is called by some a government and, of course a member of the lying nasty party. It is sad they were never debriefed but they are good for god. Yet in a statement Dan Andrews issued on 27 March he said that “It has also been agreed that the Australian Defence Force will be engaged to support the implementation of these arrangements.” Dan Andrews should correct the record as soon as possible.”. I hate myself for saying this but we sent over tweedle dumb and tweedle dumber. Lest we forget.”. The alleged rape of a staffer by a co-worker in a minister’s office would have met this threshold. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds apologises to Brittany Higgins for calling her a "lying cow" after Ms Higgins went public with allegations she was raped by another staffer in 2019. doing a satirical piece. “I got the report two weeks ago and it made me physically ill and it was a very distressing read. Qu’ils se prénomment Jean Pierre ou encore Jean Louis Lucas I heard this last night on the ABC show on Putin and it seems appropriate for him and Scummo’s regime. I would like to thank YOU all for taking the time to care enough to inform yourselves and each other. Create an account or log into Facebook. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has publicly retracted a comment in which she called alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins a "lying cow" and has apologised directly to the former Liberal staffer. Did she quarantine in a hotel like everyone else and pay her own way??? Higgins has alleged she was assaulted in Reynolds’ ministerial office on the night of 22 March by a more senior colleague. Share photos and videos, send messages and get updates. Yesterday Dan Andrews told the Victorian Parliament that there had never been an offer to use Australian Defence Force personnel to enforce hotel quarantine. Linda Reynolds is sorry for the “offensive remark” about an alleged rape victim, Australia's PM says. Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds was one of the first to speak up about the bullying that occurred during Scott Morrison’s rise to the top job. This ceased to be a government quite a while ago but has been taken to new levels of corruption, authoritarianism, lying and hypocrisy by the smirking jerk, the crime monster of what is now a crime syndicate, a junior lackey of the Republican Party. Linda Reynolds has been admitted to the Canberra hospital and will take a period of medical leave after more than a week of escalating controversy … Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has apologised to Brittany Higgins for any hurt and distress she caused after reports she called her former staffer a “lying cow” in remarks to staff. I always have found the comments section here very informative. Linda Reynolds is sorry for the “offensive remark” about an alleged rape victim, Australia's PM says. The defence minister has dug in, declining to answer a series of questions on the detail of the incident – including whether the staffer alleged to have assaulted Higgins left with a termination payout or with references to assist future employment. “Do you agree with the sentiment that flexibility in wages, and keeping wages at a relatively modest level, is a deliberate feature of our economic architecture to actually drive jobs growth?” David Speers asked on Sky News. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. First published Mon 11 Mar 2019, 10:37pm Share. Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has demanded a public apology from Defence Minister Linda Reynolds for saying she was a “lying cow” in remarks to staff in her ministerial office. The words “self-serving, unprincipled, ill-educated” need to be inserted before ”political hack” to accurately describe this underwhelming ‘politician” representing themselves rather than Australian voters. View Artist Roster Map Artist Roster Program Folk Arts Literary Arts Performing Arts Visual Arts All WAC Artists About the Artist Roster Program. I feel sad for their children who might follow them out but what can you do? There’s also a police investigation. Enter your email address to subscribe to The AIMN and receive notifications of new posts by email. She has a laser-like focus on where her bread is buttered. Thank you Kaye. Higgins’ boss, now Defence Minister Linda Reynolds, gave Higgins all the appropriate support when she heard about the incident. “The 2019 review by the tribunal did not present any new evidence that might support reconsideration of the valour inquiries recommendation,” she said. SHIT FOR BRAINS is the epitaph to be written on this WA Political hack’s gravestone. Reynolds, who has been under intense pressure since news of the alleged rape broke last Monday, came unstuck on Tuesday while answering questions in the Senate about her handling of the alleged crime in March 2019. If you are viewing on mobile device, rotate it to horizontal to view the chart properly! Senator Reynolds … Your colleague. “That is also my view and the view of defence. ARTS COUNCIL FACT. Copyright The Australian Independent Media Network © 2014-2020 Development and Wordpress management by. I am just a grumpy old woman who would still be yelling at her family and friends without you guys to talk to. Linda served for 29 years in the Australian Army as a Reserve Officer in a wide range of part and full time appointments. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds retracts a comment calling alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins a "lying cow" and apologises again for making the remark. cannot even believe herself. Heaven help us if she is the best person we can find for the job of co-ordinating the defence of this country. If a person cannot apparently manage health and appearance issues, we are entitled to be suspicious of integrity and balance, and, if such a person seems to be a loud skinful of shit twisting the truth, we are assured that the bloated blob is not worth a go, a listen, a say. Michael. Defence Minster Linda Reynolds has paid former staffer Brittany Higgins undisclosed defamation damages after calling her a 'lying cow'. Despite it being her who raised it in the Senate, she then said it was not the appropriate forum to air the issue and accused Labor of making “cheap political capital” out of an important issue which she had subsequently decided should be addressed behind closed doors….or not at all. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has settled a defamation legal case with former staffer Brittany Higgins with the damages she has agreed to pay to be donated to a … The final report will be interesting to read as, despite promising maximum cooperation, Morrison has effectively frustrated the whole process. Thanks for this! In this endless whirlwind of empty rhetoric which passes for political commentary and Ministerial proclamation, your incisive and accurate analysis is like a breath of fresh air in a hot desert duststorm. The Liberal senator says she ‘did not mean it in the sense it may have been understood’. Really, Mr Morrison? Connect with friends, family and other people you know. Morrison has repeatedly said his office first became aware of the rape allegation on 12 February. Internal federal police guidelines suggest that at the time Higgins spoke to police, officers were compelled to alert the home affairs minister “at the earliest opportunity” to any “politically sensitive” matter – unless there was a clear conflict of interest in doing so. We are badly served now from the top down, a continuum of constipated cronyism, appalling appointments, insider ingrates and insect sized intellects all conspiring to stuff the nation now and in future. Linda Reynolds was sworn in as the Minister for Defence on 29 May 2019. The office said Scott Morrison had phoned Reynolds earlier in the day “to express his concern and sympathy, and to wish her a quick recovery”. And what happened to that curtain she was wearing when she met with Mike Pompeo? Defence Minster Linda Reynolds has paid former staffer Brittany Higgins undisclosed defamation damages after calling her a 'lying cow'. Filed under Arts and tagged: Arts, Peintures, Sculptures. 2) “‘Linda Reynolds, you are the epitome of a political hack.”’ The words “self-serving, unprincipled, ill-educated” need to be inserted before ”political hack” to accurately describe this underwhelming ‘politician” representing themselves rather than Australian voters. Jayne Media release confirms Bruce Lehrmann, the alleged parliament house rapist, worked for Senator Linda Reynolds . No-one was “brought to account” but hey, Linda got a promotion so all’s well. Gaetjens is Morrison’s former chief of staff. Linda Reynolds has been admitted to the Canberra hospital and will take a period of medical leave after more than a week of escalating controversy over whether she showed an appropriate duty of care to her former staffer, Brittany Higgins. Canavan states: “You can’t mislead Parliament even by zoom. Daniel McCulloch. Defence minister Linda Reynolds was admitted to hospital on Wednesday. It is damnably difficult…, It concerns me that people calling for an investigation into Christian Porter…, Some say Meghan and Harry are bucking tradition, cutting their own way,…, The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue has had its fits and starts, but nothing…, Prime Minister Scott Morrison today declared that he considers alleged rapist and…. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds breaks down and is unable to answer questions in the Senate while offering an explanation of her handling of Brittany Higgins's rape allegations in 2019. That includes two inquiries into workplace culture, one into the support available for parliamentary staff. Chuck in a few bucks and see just how far it goes! Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has taken medical leave and been admitted to hospital as a "precautionary measure". The defence minister has acknowledged she made errors in the aftermath of the incident, including debriefing Higgins in the same room where she says she was assaulted. The government has launched four inquiries in the wake of the Higgins allegations. Who does not hate the negative futility of these shitskulls in office? 21.11.20. Defence minister’s former staffer is expected to make a police statement about an alleged sexual assault by a colleague in Reynolds’ office, Last modified on Wed 24 Feb 2021 05.28 EST. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds retracts a comment calling alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins a "lying cow" and apologises again for making the remark. But she can salute that shorten saying anything is wrong and cormann saying the same thing is right. The absolutely disgraceful Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has spoken publicly for the first time since the Chief of the Defence Force yesterday released the redacted findings of a four-year investigation into alleged war crimes by SAS soldiers. Ms Higgins has alleged she was raped by one of Ms Reynolds' ex-advisers - a charge that has rocked the government. The home affairs minister, Peter Dutton, has also refused to say whether federal police followed “standard practice” for politically sensitive matters and notified his office of the rape allegation “at the earliest opportunity” after the former staffer made a complaint. Twitter Facebook Reddit Pinterest Email. That fat bimbo would not know if her arse was on fire. Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has demanded a public apology from Defence Minister Linda Reynolds for saying she was a “lying cow” in remarks to staff in her ministerial office. Linda Reynolds Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said his defence minister "deeply regrets" making "offensive remarks" about an alleged rape victim. We then had the humiliating debacle – well for anyone with a conscience – of Linda’s 16 second complete backflip on wage restraint. Pinterest. WhatsApp. I would expand your second last sentence and say, heaven help us if he/she is the best person to occupy any position in this debacle some may call a government but I would call it an unmitigated disaster. And for Bill Shorten to even suggest that, I think, shows a fundamental lack of understanding about economics,” she said. Linda Reynolds's position as Defence Minister has been labelled ‘untenable’ after the Western Australian MP extended her sick leave by nearly a month on Sunday. KL, your accuracy leaves a little bit to be desired. The defence minister, Linda Reynolds, has apologised for calling Brittany Higgins ‘a lying cow’. Reynolds is the consummate political prostitute. When Linda Reynolds and Christian Porter shed public tears, it was not…, Here in the NT, Andrew Liveris is, without a doubt, the driving…, By Annasis Liz Kelly and Jennifer Michels Human rights core fundamental worth is…, Warning: discusses rape, child sexual abuse, and sexual assault. “He’s absolutely right,” Ms Reynolds replied. Moving on to her brand spanking new portfolio of defence, three months ago, Reynolds said that, despite the Defence Honours and Awards Tribunal recommending that World War II hero Teddy Sheean be awarded a Victoria Cross, she did not feel it was appropriate. Raynolds, Linda Cody, WY . Peter Dutton refuses to say if he was notified of Brittany Higgins rape allegation, When Craig Kelly's worlds collided: the events that led to the outspoken MP's abrupt defection. Twitter. Higgins also wished her former employer well and said she hoped the recovery was speedy. Reynolds’ admission to hospital follows sustained controversy about how the rape allegations were handled by the Morrison government. Before his defection, a senior staffer employed by Morrison asked Kelly to remove a senior aide who is now the subject of an apprehended violence order and allegations of inappropriate behaviour by young interns. Fucking sickening. The senior aide denies the allegations. But one of the prime minister’s current staffers, Fiona Brown, knew about the allegation because she managed Higgins in the aftermath when working as chief of staff to Reynolds. You might call it … No-one seems to care – or at least not enough of us. Linda Reynolds was sworn in as the Minister for Defence on 29 May 2019. If Australia cannot get enough talent for senior positions in office, we are stuffed and it’s not my fault or yours, but it is the scheming federal conservative coalition at work, staffing positions with emptiness, inadequacy, repulsive misfits, fat fools (how sad, glug, gulp). “As a precautionary measure, Minister Reynolds has this morning been admitted to a Canberra Hospital,” the statement said. How anyone could see the statement to ‘support the implementation of these arrangements’ to mean the same thing as ‘to enforce hotel quarantine’ is baffling! When I looked up Liberal Senator – linda reynolds in the Brozzapedia, the one-word entry was ‘hypocrite’, Your email address will not be published. Linda Reynolds faces defamation action for belittling and demeaning Brittany Higgins by calling her a lying cow in her office, unless she publicly apologises to her former staff member. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has issued a statement saying she is "deeply sorry" for the offensive remarks made about former political staffer Brittany Higgins. "I'm the Prime Minister." Prime Minister Scott Morrison has batted away questions about whether he is concerned both his Attorney-General Christian Porter and Defence Minister Linda Reynolds are on leave at the same time. Share. *CONTENT WARNING: This article discusses rape   "I'm the Prime Minister..." Scott Morrison Despite its multi-gabled slate roof and ornate, white bargeboards,"rustic…, When discourse between fair-minded people turns to speculation as to who has been Australia's most appalling Prime Minister there are…. Aquí nos gustaría mostrarte una descripción, pero el sitio web que estás mirando no lo permite. “No I don’t. In a comment that Trump would be proud of, Morrison said : “I said we would co-operate with the inquiry as we have with other inquiries, and that’s exactly what we’ve done.”. The latest Tweets from Linda Reynolds (@taffetadrapes): "In honor of my favorite month beginning today, I give you the scariest costume I ever wore. Reynolds also spoke separately to the AFP about the matter. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds is facing possible legal action for calling Brittany Higgins a “lying cow” in her office if she does not publicly apologise to her former staff member. The trouble with being privileged is that you…, 2021 Human Rights Action, or Rather, Inaction, The damage Morrison has done to survivors is…, Democracy Is Really Just Mob Rule And Why…, Eyes on China: The Quad Takes Scattered Aim, What Morrison’s “exoneration” of Porter tells women. Thank you for such an excellent article. Your email address will not be published. Senator Linda Reynolds Twitter Trend : Most Popular Tweets | Australia. Key points: The Defence Minister was due to … Would you be so kind as to note that: 1) it is unreasonable to contemplate any COALition politician doing anything except lining their pockets with every dollar that they can extract from the Commonwealth; 2) “‘Linda Reynolds, you are the epitome of a political hack.”’. “Well I’m actually quoting Mathias Cormann, the finance minister, here. But Reynolds has insisted she was motivated at all times by respecting Higgins’ privacy. This idiot MUST be held to account. I only remembered the 16 second backflip. Linda Reynolds. Facebook; Twitter; Whatsapp; Mail ; Whatsapp; Minister for Emergency Management and North Queensland Recovery. Welcome back Kaye Lee, it is always so good to read you. If you are talking about the spotted number, that was Marise Payne. Great LNP ministerial material, stupid, ugly(morally), and definitely unprincipled. But the minister’s office released a statement early in the day saying she would take a period of medical leave following “advice from her cardiologist relating to a pre-existing medical condition”. She claims @lindareynoldswa response to Brittany Higgins’ allegations of rape in 2019 was textbook. Former deputy Liberal leader Julie Bishop has backed an inquest into the death of the woman who accused federal Attorney-General Christian Porter of raping her in 1988. “Freedom of speech” they called it….which might be fine if he was posting it on some private account,. Required fields are marked *. But the fear must be that along the way Brittany Higgins has become a … I see that Morrison has dug his heels in on the decision not to allow an Australian Border Force officer and a federal department of Agriculture officer to give testimony at the NSW enquiry into the happenings involving the ‘Ruby Princess’. Great incisive stuff again Kaye. Kaye Lee: No need to worry about the stupid advice being dished out by Craig Kelly. After the texts emerged, and after Higgins claimed that one of Morrison’s senior political advisers, Yaron Finkelstein, had also “checked in” with her at the time the ABC’s Four Corners program aired an investigation of Parliament House culture in 2020, Morrison said his department head, Phil Gaetjens, needed to audit staff communications. Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has delayed her return to work following medical advice from her doctors in a move that will raise fresh questions about her political future. The defence minister, Linda Reynolds, has apologised for calling Brittany Higgins ‘a lying cow’. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2014, there were 11,451 jobs devoted to our state’s creative sector, which is 30% above the national average and second only to New York. Higgins said she initially made a complaint to police, but withdrew it in April 2019 because she said she felt pursuing it would end her career in political staffing. The speed with which she put her press release out as a sort of ‘gotcha’ to Dan Andrews was telling. You’ll like it even more knowing that your donation will help us to keep up the good fight. Vikingduk August 12, 2020 at 3:08 pm It is a very difficult decision, but I believe in the circumstance, the right decision.”. It’s like having an interesting group of people over for dinner without me having to cook or clean up (not my best things). Late last week, new text messages were reported by the Australian suggesting that a friend of Higgins got in touch with the prime minister’s office to alert them to the flawed handling of her case in early April 2019.