Brittany Higgins is poised to make a comeback to the political front line after she was appointed to a new role with an advocacy organisation.

Higgins was named executive director of Vida Fund, which is heavily focused on advancing gender equity in Australia.

The former political staffer will help lead the charge in trying to combat the rise of misogyny and the far-right in Australia.

“Today, Vida Fund announced the appointment of Brittany Higgins to a senior role as the organisation launches an ambitious new strategy focused on gender equity and countering the rise of misogyny and far-right political movements in Australia,” said a post on Instagram on Thursday.

“Exciting times ahead.”

Higgins is featured on Vida Fund’s website as an “advocate for gendered violence”.

“After speaking publicly about her alleged assault in Parliament House, she helped expose widespread cultural and structural failures, prompting multiple national reviews and driving major reforms,” states her bio.

“Her advocacy accelerated the adoption of stronger workplace-safety standards, independent reporting mechanisms for government employees, and survivor-centred policies across government and corporate sectors.”

Higgins endured both a criminal and civil trial following allegations Bruce Lehrmann raped her inside Parliament House in 2019.

While the 2022 criminal trial was derailed due to juror misconduct, during the civil case brought by Lehrmann in 2024, the Federal Court found, on the balance of probabilities, that reports of the rape were substantially true.

Vida Fund’s website states why it is committed to fighting misogyny.

“Around the world, misogyny and anti-democratic extremism are increasingly influencing political discourse, online culture and public policy.

“These trends pose serious risks to women’s safety, equality and democratic participation in Australia.

“Our work seeks to better understand these dynamics and support practical responses grounded in evidence, research and civic engagement.”