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Acknowledgment of bullying and harassment delivered in federal parliament

Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins was in the public gallery to receive an apology for her alleged rape in a minister's office, in Canberra

Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins was in the public gallery to receive an apology for her alleged rape in a minister's office, in Canberra Source: AAP

Prime Minister Scott Morrison also apologised to former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, who was present in the public gallery.


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Prime Minister Scott Morrison also apologised to former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, who was present in the public gallery.



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