Scott Morrison could be witness in Linda Reynolds defamation trial against Brittany Higgins

Former defence minister is suing Higgins over social media posts Reynolds says have damaged her reputation

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The former prime minister Scott Morrison could appear as a trial witness as the Liberal senator Linda Reynolds pursues Brittany Higgins over alleged defamatory remarks.

Reynolds is suing Higgins over a series of social media posts Reynolds says have damaged her reputation.

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