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ACT Director of Public Prosecutions tells inquiry he suspected federal politicians may have tried to interfere with Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution

Shane Drumgold tells the ACT Board of Inquiry he had wondered whether government ministers were exerting pressure on police investigators.

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Police and political conspiracy over Bruce Lehrmann case ‘possible, if not probable’, inquiry told

ACT director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold tells inquiry of his concerns over the ‘passion’ a number of officers held about the case not proceeding

The Guardian - AU

Police ‘had a passion’ for Lehrmann prosecution to fail

The ACT's top prosecutor says he faced unprecedented pressure from police not to proceed with a retrial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins.

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Afternoon Update: Labor confirms welfare payment increase; Melbourne lockdown residents compensated; and Game of Thrones prequel paused

Albanese government to release detail of welfare payment rises along with rest of budget at 7.30pm AEST

The Guardian - AU

'Atomic-level stupidity': Disclosure of Higgins counselling notes questioned

Shane Drumgold SC has also come under fire after criticising police.

The Canberra Times

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold defends decision to block police report during Bruce Lehrmann's trial

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold called police officers investigating the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins "boofheads", Bruce Lehrmann's lawyer tells an inquiry.

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‘Boofheads’: Director Of Public Prosecutions Accuses Police Of Sabotaging Brittany Higgins

The DPP has launched an inquiry into the police's treatment of Higgins, accusing them of "unsophisticated corruption" and "atomic-level stupidity".

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Detective who investigated Bruce Lehrmann rape allegations said he would resign if accused found guilty, inquiry hears

Senior police officer said he thought Lehrmann was innocent of raping Brittany Higgins, barrister Steven Whybrow claims

The Guardian - AU

Police talk might have ‘crushed’ Higgins: Prosecutor

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold denies he kept evidence from Bruce Lehrmann's defence because he knew it would "crush" Brittany Higgins.

The New Daily

'Abusive' police terminating sexual assault cases too early: DPP

Shane Drumgold SC believes police are getting a legal test wrong.

The Canberra Times

Prosecutor in Bruce Lehrmann trial admits he ‘misread the situation’ in meeting with Lisa Wilkinson

‘I’m not a publicist. I’m the director of public prosecutions,’ said Shane Drumgold of meeting with Lisa Wilkinson

The Guardian - AU

Prosecutor ‘cautioned’ Wilkinson before Logies speech

The ACT director of public prosecutions has told an inquiry he could have given stronger advice to journalist Lisa Wilkinson not to give her Logies speech.

The New Daily

ACT top prosecutor Shane Drumgold takes the stand on first day of Board of Inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann's trial

Questioned about an Australian Federal Police report that described Brittany Higgins as "manipulative", ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold tells a Board of Inquiry into the case that it contained "basic, misguided analysis".

ABC News

Bruce Lehrmann rape trial inquiry hearings to begin

A four-week inquiry examining the prosecution of ex-Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins will begin public hearings.

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Judge sets date for Lehrmann defamation trial as jury considered

Lawyers have been ordered to make any submissions about a jury.

The New Daily

Why was Bruce Lehrmann given the all-clear to sue? A media law expert explains

Bruce Lehrmann has been given the all-clear to continue with defamation proceedings against several media outlets and journalists.

The Conversation

Why was Bruce Lehrmann given the all-clear to sue media for defamation? A media law expert explains

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been given the all-clear to continue with defamation proceedings against several media outlets and journalists regarding reporting about Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations.

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The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann’s criminal trial is over but a string of related cases and inquiries remain. What are they?

Allegations that Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins, which he denies, will be tested again in open court as a high-profile defamation case is set to begin

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: PM pledges billions for healthcare overhaul; Lehrmann free to pursue defamation; and a Cleopatra controversy

National cabinet agrees to measures including Medicare changes and plans to address rental crisis

The New Daily

Bruce Lehrmann’s lawsuits against Ten, News can proceed

Bruce Lehrmann's lawsuits against two media companies can proceed over reports of Brittany Higgins' claim she was raped in Parliament House, a judge has ruled.

ABC News

Bruce Lehrmann given go-ahead by Federal Court to sue journalists and media outlets over Brittany Higgins interviews

The Federal Court says the former Liberal adviser can proceed with his defamation case after he claimed media interviews identified him as an alleged rapist.

The Guardian - AU

Court allows Bruce Lehrmann to pursue defamation action against News Corp and Network 10

Federal court rules it was not unreasonable for Lehrmann to have delayed claim against outlets over Brittany Higgins rape allegations

The Guardian - AU

Linda Reynolds reaches settlement with journalist Aaron Patrick and HarperCollins after suing for defamation

Former minister was seeking damages over book she alleged made defamatory statements about her response to Brittany Higgins’ allegations of rape

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Lowe responds to RBA shake-up; rare solar eclipse in images; and K-pop star dies at 25

RBA governor welcomes review of central bank as treasurer announces all 51 recommendations will be implemented

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