Brittany Higgins' boyfriend said he has 'no regrets' about quitting his job and standing by his partner amid allegations that she was raped in Parliament House. Ms Higgins' partner David Sharaz, who worked in Canberra dealing with federal government clients, said his bosses gave him time off to support her but realised he could not keep his job. The former press gallery reporter thanked his employer for giving him time off, but said he was unable to do his job and maintain healthy relationships with ministerial offices in light of Ms Higgins' allegations. Ms Higgins' bombshell allegations have rocked Canberra as the Morrison Government plunges into damage control and calls mount for systematic reform of working conditions for parliamentary staffers. She argued that if the government had adequately dealt with the incident involving Ms Higgins in 2019, her assault would never have occurred.

Source: Daily Mail February 23, 2021 01:24 UTC