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What were the immediate consequences of Senator Reynolds's request for an apology from Minister Gallagher regarding the Brittany Higgins case?

Linda Reynolds, retiring Liberal senator, demanded an apology from Finance Minister Katy Gallagher for the scrutiny over the Brittany Higgins rape allegation. Gallagher defended her questioning of Reynolds's actions as minister, stating her conscience was clear and that such questions were reasonable given the circumstances. Reynolds left the hearing unsatisfied.