Linda Reynolds’ former chief of staff may not be able to give evidence in defamation trial, court hears

Lawyers assessing a medical report about Fiona Brown, who worked in Reynolds’ office when Brittany Higgins was allegedly raped

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Linda Reynolds’ former chief of staff who worked in the role when Brittany Higgins was allegedly raped in Parliament House may not be able to give evidence in the high-profile defamation trial.

The former defence minister is suing Higgins over a series of social media posts containing alleged mistruths she believes damaged her reputation.

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