Federal watchdog finds ‘no corruption’ in $2.4m settlement to Brittany Higgins after alleged rape

National Anti-Corruption Commission concludes ‘no inappropriate intervention’ by Labor over payment to Liberal staffer following alleged Parliament House assault

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The federal anti-corruption watchdog has found there was “no corruption issue” regarding the $2.4m settlement paid to Brittany Higgins after her alleged rape within Parliament House.

The National Anti-Corruption Commission released the findings of its preliminary investigation into the matter on Thursday, concluding there was “no inappropriate intervention” by the Labor government.

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