Jun 23, 2026 – 6.03pmThe Commonwealth has defended itself against claims it failed its workplace obligations to former ministerial chief of staff Fiona Brown, saying that a brief conversation she had with former prime minister Scott Morrison about Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations was not connected to her employment.Brown claims she felt intimidated and frightened after Morrison came to her office in Parliament House in 2021 following a heated question time grilling over the government’s handling of the alleged assault.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
Commonwealth claims Morrison’s visit to Fiona Brown’s office wasn’t work
The Commonwealth claims an allegedly intimidating visit by the then prime minister during the Brittany Higgins saga was not connected to her job.
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