There's something rotten in the house of Denmark, I think Shakespeare said that.' I'm no judge or a jury, but I find it difficult to find elements of truth in the story.' 'There's a new version every day, it seems. I don't think any of us really know the truth of the whole matter,' she said.
'I think there are so many loose ends - so many alternative versions of what could have happened. Jan Lingard, 86, from Glebe in Sydney, spoke for many when she said it seemed to be a 'never-ending story'. 'If I was in that situation, you could throw as much money at me as you want but it is not going to matter as much as getting justice.' 'I think a lot of people would care more about justice than money,' she said. 'The slandering of her has been really sad.'Ĭaitlin said that no amount of money could undo any of the alleged wrongdoings. 'I just wish her all the best and hope she gets the help that she needs in order to recover and move forward with her life,' said Anastasia. I'm no judge or a jury but I find it difficult to find elements of truth in the story'įriends Anastasia, 24, and Caitlin, 23, who work in Sydney's CBD, both said they were glad Ms Higgins had received the taxpayer-funded compensation payout. Jan Lingard (pictured) said: 'There's a new version everyday it seems. Most of those who did comment said their sympathies lay entirely with Ms Higgins and they were disgusted at how the story of her alleged experience had become a political football. While some drew a complete blank at the mention of Ms Higgins' name, the vast majority refused to share their thoughts, with many claiming the whole saga was 'too complicated' or 'toxic'. That same day it emerged Ms Higgins was given a secret taxpayer-funded payout of up to $3million after she claimed she was no longer 'fit to work' and would lose out on 40 years of earnings, according to a draft statement of claim.ĭaily Mail Australia has canvassed Australians from all walks of life on Sydney's streets and beaches for their own views on the 'never-ending' saga. On Thursday, she appeared to crack under the onslaught in the Senate, telling her fellow MPs she was 'very disappointed' as she wiped tears from her eyes and fought to stop her bottom lip trembling. Daily Mail Australia canvassed Australians from all walks of life on Sydney's streets and beaches for their views on the 'never-ending' saga engulfing Australian politics (stock image)
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