Scott Morrison criticises Linda Reynolds over Brittany Higgins comments

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Scott Morrison gives Defence Minister Linda Reynolds a public dressing-down after she called an alleged rape victim a 'lying cow' – but says he WON'T sack her

Linda Reynolds did not deny making tasteless comment in an open office space

The Defence Minister said she 'never questioned' Ms Higgins' rape allegations

Brittany Higgins, 24, alleged she was raped in the minister's office in 2019

By Charlotte Karp and Charlie Moore, Political Reporter For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 20:49 EST, 3 March 2021 | Updated: 20:54 EST, 3 March 2021

Brittany Higgins (pictured) went public with allegations that a colleague raped her

Scott Morrison has criticised Defence Minister Linda Reynolds for calling alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins a 'lying cow' - but refused to sack her.

Speaking at a battery factory in the New South Wales Hunter Valley, the prime minister said she was under 'significant stress' when she made comments.

'She deeply regrets it. They were offensive remarks. She should never have made them. I don't condone them,' Mr Morrison said.

Ms Reynolds made the comment within earshot of several staff members and public servants on February 15, according to The Australian, but has since ins ..

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