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Daily Mail
7 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Brittany Higgins follows her husband and takes on a new role at his workplace - as she reveals the very personal reason she decided it was the right fit
Brittany Higgins has revealed she is returning to the workforce and joining the same company her husband is employed at. Ms Higgins is now the director of public affairs at the independent public relations agency Third Hemisphere, the Australian Financial Review reported. The announcement comes just months after her husband David Sharaz announced in March he had taken on the role of director at the independent PR agency. The pair are working from home full-time as they navigate early parenthood after welcoming their three-month-old son Freddie into the world on March 2. The role is a natural fit for Ms Higgins who worked as the Liberal Party media adviser before she was thrust into the limelight after stressful rape and defamation trials. Following the trials, Ms Higgins became an outspoken advocate for survivors of sexual assault. Ms Higgins explained her decision to join Third Hemisphere was cemented after fostering a connection with the firm's founder and CEO Hannah Moreno. The pair shared a connection as Ms Moreno was also a rape and domestic violence survivor who campaigns for gender equality and fights against sexual harassment. 'There was this general feeling of 'how long do I have to be the story for?' At what point do I get to put it to rest... and have my own identity outside this narrative of Brittany Higgins,' Ms Higgins said. 'I also have a brand reputation and I don't want to align myself in a corporate sense with someone that could be doing something untoward. I had to join a team that I fundamentally believe in and which believes in the same things that I do.' In August 2021, Bruce Lehrmann was identified as the Liberal Party staffer accused of raping Ms Higgins inside Parliament House in 2019. Ms Higgins had shared her alleged sexual assault with Channel 10 journalist Lisa Wilkinson in an interview aired on The Project. Lehrmann has always denied the allegations. Lehrmann faced the ACT Supreme Court in late 2022 but the case was dropped after a juror brought outside research into the deliberation room. A second trial was also aborted, citing concerns for Ms Higgins' mental health. In 2023, Lehrmann launched legal proceedings against Wilkinson and Channel 10, claiming he'd been defamed by The Project episode. The ruling in that lawsuit left Lehrmann in ruin with Justice Michael Lee finding that, on the balance of probabilities, he raped Ms Higgins. He has appealed the ruling with the case to go before the Federal Court of Australia in August.
Globe and Mail
14-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
New West Public Affairs Welcomes Dr. Ian Brodie as Senior Advisor
CALGARY, Alberta, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New West Public Affairs announced today that Dr. Ian Brodie has joined the firm as a Senior Advisor, further strengthening New West as a leader in public affairs, government relations, and strategic advisory services. Brodie brings to New West a remarkable depth of experience at the highest levels of politics, academia, and public policy. A former Chief of Staff to Prime Minister Stephen Harper, Brodie has advised on some of the most significant policy, political, and governance decisions of the past two decades. He also spent four years working with the InterAmerican Development Bank based in Washington, DC. His understanding of Canadian political institutions, legislative strategy, and strategic communications will be a tremendous asset to New West clients. 'Ian's strategic insight, academic pedigree, and public service experience are unique,' said Monte Solberg, CEO of New West Public Affairs. 'He combines experience as a researcher and academic expert with decades of expertise as a political adviser at the highest levels in Canada.' Currently a professor of political science at the University of Calgary, a fellow at the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies, and program Director at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, Brodie's work focuses on public administration, political leadership, and institutional reform. His bestselling 2019 book At the Centre of Government offers one of the most compelling insider accounts of Canadian federal politics in recent years. 'New West is a firm I've long respected and I'm excited to contribute to the team and support their clients,' said Brodie. 'At a time when Canada needs to find real pathways to nation-build, Ian brings the kind of national perspective and strategic clarity our clients need,' added Solberg. About Dr. Ian Brodie Ian Brodie is Professor in the Department of Political Science and a Fellow at the Centre for Military, Security and Strategic Studies. He is also Program Director at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, a Fellow of the Halifax International Security Forum, and Chair of the Research Committee at the Institute for Research on Public Policy. His newsletter, The Thursday Question, is closely read by political insiders in Ottawa and he appears regularly on The CGAI Podcast Network, and "The Chiefs" through The Herle Burly Podcast. A double alumnus, Brodie finished his PhD in the Department of Political Science under the supervision of Dr. F.L. Morton. Brodie then taught for six years at the University of Western Ontario before heading to Ottawa. In 2009, Brodie was Visiting Fellow at the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada. About New West Public Affairs New West Public Affairs is one of Canada's leading public affairs firms with deep experience in government relations, strategic communications, and public policy. With a team of seasoned political experts across the country, New West helps clients navigate complex political environments and achieve their goals with clarity, confidence, and impact. To learn more about how New West Public Affairs is expanding its capabilities to better serve clients across Canada, visit here.
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Faculty, staff at Missouri State University lauded for showcasing public affairs mission
The Missouri State Board of Governors recognized six individuals — three faculty and three staff members — for their commitment to the university's public affairs mission. Honorees received the prestigious Board of Governors' Award for Excellence in Public Affairs. Presented annually, the award highlights faculty and staff who actively demonstrate the values of public affairs in their daily work on campus. Each recipient is awarded an internal amount of $1,500 to support research, professional development or initiatives that advance their on-campus public affairs contributions. The faculty winners include: Gordana Lazic, assistant professor of communication, media, journalism and film, Reynolds College of Arts, Social sciences and Humanities; Tayo Obafemi-Ajayi, associate professor of cooperative engineering, College of Natural and Applied Sciences; Sarah Tipton, clinical assistant professor of elementary education and Internship Academy director, College of Education. The staff winners include: Campbell Keele, coordinator of transfer initiatives, Academic Advising and Transfer Center; Alaina Smith, assistant director of access and success programs, student support and opportunity services; Bart Tibbs, assistant director of transfer outreach and recruitment admissions, office of admissions. This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Faculty, staff at MSU lauded for showcasing public affairs mission
