Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has apologised for calling alleged rape victim Brittany Higgins a lying cow .
Senator Reynolds made the tasteless comments in her office area within earshot of several staff members and public servants on February 15.
It was the same day Miss Higgins went public with allegations a senior colleague raped her in Senator Reynolds Parliament House office after a night out in March, 2019.
Miss Higgins threatened to sue over the hurtful comment on Thursday unless the minister, who is on stress leave, apologised.
Senator Reynolds released a statement on Friday saying she was deeply sorry . In response to a letter from Ms Higgins lawyers yesterday afternoon, discussions are now underway through our legal representatives in an effort to resolve this matter as soon as possible, with any resolution to include an apology.
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