Tag: Commonwealth litigation
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Mark Dreyfus Removed from Reynolds Action Over Brittany Higgins Settlement
Background: The Reynolds vs. Commonwealth Case In a case that has put the spotlight on how the Australian government handles high-profile settlements, Senator Linda Reynolds has pursued legal action against the Commonwealth and its lawyers over the Brittany Higgins compensation deal. The $2.4 million settlement, aimed at addressing Higgins’ circumstances, has been a focal point…
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Mark Dreyfus Excluded from Linda Reynolds’ Action over Commonwealth Handling of Brittany Higgins Settlement
Overview: Reynolds halts allegations against a former Attorney‑General In a notable development within an ongoing dispute, Linda Reynolds has removed specific allegations against former Australian Attorney‑General Mark Dreyfus in her legal action against the Commonwealth. The case concerns the handling of Brittany Higgins’ $2.4 million compensation settlement, and Reynolds’s decision to strike or narrow certain…