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Brittany Higgins, a former government staffer, testified in court about an alleged rape by her colleague Bruce Lehrmann in a Parliament House office in 2019. She described the assault as "familiar" and "gross," highlighting its grotesque nature. Ms. Higgins also shared how she was met with a lack of empathy and support when she disclosed the incident to her chief of staff, Fiona Brown, the following day. She discussed how Mr. Lehrmann was "handsy" with her before the assault and how she felt uncomfortable but tolerated his behavior. Additionally, Ms. Higgins detailed how she was offered a job in Perth as part of an "ultimatum" from Ms. Brown, which further isolated her. Her testimony has shed light on the systemic failures and power dynamics within Parliament House and serves as a reminder that sexual assault is never acceptable and survivors deserve support and justice.