If the matter was not settled, it would have reached a Federal Court trial in 2027, during which Mr Morrison would be put under oath. But the matter was resolved following mediation earlier in July, with a confidential settlement. The settlement brings to a close the final litigation related to Brittany Higgins, which has included lengthy court cases and compensation claims since 2021. “It would be inappropriate to make any further comment at this time due to privacy considerations, legal professional privilege and confidentiality obligations,” the spokesperson said. The Federal Court in 2024 found in a high-profile defamation trial, on the balance of probabilities, Lehrmann raped Ms Higgins.