Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The New Daily
The New Daily
Miklos Bolza

ABC ‘actuated by malice’ in publishing Higgins speech

Bruce Lehrmann claims the ABC was "actuated by malice" in broadcasting Brittany Higgins' speech. Photo: AAP

Bruce Lehrmann claims the ABC broadcast a speech by Brittany Higgins about an alleged rape because it intended to “hurt and harm” him.

Mr Lehrmann is suing for defamation over the ABC’s live reporting of a joint speech by Ms Higgins and former Australian of the Year Grace Tame in February 2021 at the National Press Club.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.