Government pays Rachelle Miller $650,000 to settle bullying, harassment and discrimination claims

Miller's claims relate to when she worked for former ministers Alan Tudge and Michaelia Cash, who both reject allegations of adverse treatment, while government has not admitted liability

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The federal government has paid former Coalition staffer Rachelle Miller $650,000 in a settlement for hurt, distress and humiliation she alleges she suffered while working for former ministers Alan Tudge and Michaelia Cash.

No admission of liability was made by the government.

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