Brittany Higgins shares rare snaps of university graduation days after landing ... trends now
Brittany Higgins has celebrated her university graduation just days after she was awarded a multi-million dollar compensation payout over an aborted rape trial.
Ms Higgins gave a rare insight into her personal life with a series of photos from her graduation ceremony from Griffith University on the Gold Coast on Saturday.
The former Federal government staffer took to Instagram to share photos of her holding a giant teddy bear and posing with her parents and partner at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre in Queensland.
'It has been a journey, but we're finally here,' she told her Instagram followers.
'My university experience has been an unconventional one but I couldn't be more proud to share this day with the people who helped me get here.
'Thank you to everyone who lent me their time and expertise over the years – from lecturers to professional mentors.'
Brittany Higgins (pictured) has celebrated her university graduation days after being awarded a multi-million dollar compensation payout
The former Federal government staffer took to Instagram to share snaps of her with a giant teddy bear at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on Saturday
Ms Higgins thanked several organisations for providing her with opportunities, including the local MP office 'who gave me my first real shot in politics'.
Lisa Wilkinson, who formerly hosted The Project, congratulated Ms Higgins' for graduating, commenting: 'You are extraordinary Britt. Huge congrats'.
Her partner David Sharaz also shared a sweet photo from the ceremony and said he was in 'awe' of her accomplishments.
'Here's to this absolute queen for graduating with her double degree today,' he wrote.
'Somehow she managed to start and complete four assignments during a criminal trial, snapping up distinctions along the way. I'm in awe, endlessly. Love you.'
Ms Higgins studied personal relations and business at Griffith University and was first introduced to politics through a mentorship program at the school.
Her university graduation comes just days after Ms Higgins settled her claim against the Commonwealth, receiving a confidential payment after initially seeking about $3million in damages.
Former host of The Project, Lisa Wilkinson, commented on Ms Higgins's post celebrating her graduation, writing:'You are extraordinary Britt. Huge congrats'
Ms Higgins (pictured with her parents) said her university experience 'has been an unconventional one' but said she was proud to share her graduation with her
