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UpdatedBrittany threatens to sue over ‘lying cow’ slur

Linda Reynolds faces defamation action from Brittany Higgins after calling her a “lying cow”, unless she publicly apologises to her former staff member.

Katy Hall, Merryn Johns

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Tom Percy
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The question Porter faced that should not be asked

When Christian Porter faced the media to deny any wrongdoing in relation to the allegations against him, that the first barrage of questions were to the effect of: ‘why would anyone make this up?’

Tom Percy

Minister furore‘Linda Reynolds is part of the problem’

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds should be ‘disciplined’ for her handling of Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations and for calling her a ‘lying cow’, according to a former Liberal staffer.

Sarah Ison

AwkwardAlbo snubbed by McGowan on election campaign trail

Anthony Albanese won’t join Mark McGowan on the State election campaign trail, despite the Federal Labor leader today visiting WA for the first time in more than 12 months.

Peter Law

Doubling downSenator’s ‘sick feeling’ watching Porter’s address

Federal Labor Senator Sue Lines has doubled down on calls for an independent inquiry into rape allegations against Christian Porter after his appearance before the press yesterday.

Ben O'Shea

Probe backedPorter rape accuser’s family supports inquiry

The family of a woman who accused Attorney-General Christian Porter of a historical rape have thrown their support behind an inquiry into the circumstances of her death.

Matt Coughlan

RecapReynolds faces lawsuit over ‘lying cow’ slur

Brittany Higgins has broken her silence on the ‘hurtful’ comments made by Linda Reynolds, who called the alleged rape victim a ‘lying cow’. RECAP THE DAY’S EVENTS HERE.

Miriam Fisher

Rape claimsPorter should ‘absolutely’ remain in parliament: Kirkup

WA Liberal leader Zak Kirkup has said that he supports Christian Porter remaining in Parliament, one day after the Attorney General emotionally denied historical rape allegations.

Charlotte Elton

Canberra crisisComplainant called off Porter case for ‘health reasons’

NSW Police say a woman who accused Attorney-General Christian Porter of raping her in 1988 told them she did not want to proceed with reporting the alleged incident days before she died.

Annabel Hennessy

AM briefingToday’s top five reads on The West Australian

The PM breaks his silence on the ‘lying cow’ slur and Porter rape claims, a shock plane crash kills two, Liberal MPs Peter Collier and Nick Goiran under fire and a verdict is reached on Willie Rioli.

‘She knows it was wrong’PM breaks his silence on Reynolds’ ‘lying cow’ slur

Scott Morrison has broken his silence on reports Defence Minister Linda Reynolds called Brittany Higgins a ‘lying cow’ and weighs in on the historic Christian Porter rape claims.

Lanai Scarr

‘He has my support’Treasurer insists Porter rape claim closed

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has warned further investigation of historical rape allegations against the attorney-general could undermine the rule of law.

Annabel Hennessy

EXCLUSIVEMore plastics set to be phased out

The last straws were just the beginning. Retailers are set to stop selling other plastic goods, while the government has revealed what items will be phased out next.

David Mills

Playing defenceReynolds doesn’t deny Brittany Higgins ‘lying cow’ slur

Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has not denied calling alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins a “lying cow” — but says she was not talking about sexual assault.

Michael Traill

‘I didn’t know’Christian Porter denies knowing rape allegation details

Attorney-General Christian Porter has said that he did not know the details of the grave allegations against him until they became scandalous national news last week.

Tim Clarke

‘Trial by media’Coalition MPs support Porter’s decision to not resign

Mr Porter’s colleagues said the media and court of public opinion should not determine justice.

Lanai Scarr

‘Scale up’Resources sector growth plan released

The Federal Government has released its ten-year plan to grow the resources and minerals sector to create more jobs and economic opportunities for manufacturing business.

Annabel Hennessy

PM BRIEFINGFive must-read stories from The West this evening

Christian Porter to take leave after denying historical rape allegations, Hells Angels bikie’s house in drive-by shooting and Australian of the Year slams the PM. Here are the top stories on The West.

Minister speaks10 key quotes from Porter’s address

Attorney-General Christian Porter has delivered an emotional address, denying rape allegations while refusing to step down. Here are the key moments from his press conference today.

‘Not unique’‘It shouldn’t take having kids to have a conscience’

Australian of the Year Grace Tame has criticised Scott Morrison’s response to the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins, but says it is not surprising that Parliament appears to have a ‘cover-up culture’.

Annabel Hennessy

Historical allegationsPorter takes leave, says ‘rape simply did not happen'

Attorney-General Christian Porter fought back tears as he outed himself as the cabinet Minister accused of an historical rape as he announced he was taking leave ‘for my own sanity’.

Lanai Scarr

RAPE ALLEGATIONSAussie of the Year’s swipe at PM

Outspoken sexual assault campaigner Grace Tame has made a pointed comment about the Prime Minister’s handling of Brittany Higgins’s rape allegations.

Jade Gailberger

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LIVE: Christian Porter speaks about rape allegation

Attorney-General Christian Porter, the Morrison Government minister accused of a historical rape claim, is holding a press conference now. WATCH THE LIVE STREAM.