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Lehrmann launches defamation action against media

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has launched defamation action against two media organisations over their coverage of rape allegations against him.

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Bruce Lehrmann lodges complaint against Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold over decision to bring rape case to trial

Former Liberal party staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims the Director of Public Prosecutions was "driven by malice" in charging him over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins at Parliament House.

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Professional misconduct complaint over Lehrmann trial

Bruce Lehrmann has made a formal complaint about the conduct of the ACT director of public prosecutions over the handling of his sexual assault trial.

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Inquiry into trial of Bruce Lehrmann for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins will have scope to probe political interference

The ACT government says it expects the board of inquiry into the handling of Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial to "vigorously" explore interactions between police and prosecutors.

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Inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case has scope to probe any ‘political influence’

ACT government confirms retired Queensland judge Walter Sofronoff will lead independent inquiry

The Guardian - AU

Former solicitor-general heads Lehrmann case probe

Former Queensland solicitor-general Walter Sofronoff will lead an inquiry into the handling of rape allegations against former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

AAP

'Motives' of authorities under microscope as parliament rape trial inquiry scope finalised

The ACT government has revealed new details about the scope of the independent inquiry.

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Walter Sofronoff to lead inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case

Former judge will investigate damning allegations made by prosecutor Shane Drumgold about police conduct

The Guardian - AU

Former Queensland solicitor-general Walter Sofronoff to lead inquiry into trial of Bruce Lehrmann for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

The board of inquiry — the ACT equivalent to a royal commission — will look into the conduct of police and prosecutors during the trial and whether the ACT needs to introduce measures to deal with juror misconduct.

ABC News

Linda Reynolds sends formal defamation complaint to Brittany Higgins’s partner David Sharaz

Lawyers for the Liberal senator threaten to take case to WA supreme court as they pursue an apology and damages over tweets

The Guardian - AU

Linda Reynolds launches defamation action against Brittany Higgins's partner David Sharaz

West Australian Liberal senator Linda Reynolds launches legal action against Brittany Higgins's partner David Sharaz after he posted two tweets last year that she believes were falsely defamatory of her.

ABC News

Reynolds engages lawyers over Higgins case

West Australian Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds has engaged defamation lawyers, saying her reputation was damaged over the Brittany Higgins case.

AAP

ACT close to naming head of Bruce Lehrmann trial inquiry and its scope

Announcement expected next week after trial for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins collapses and DPP alleges ‘inappropriate interference’ in case

The Guardian - AU

Brittany Higgins Is Officially Engaged (!!!) To Partner David Sharaz The Pics Are Romantic AF

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Many women's rights were taken away in 2022, but global feminist solidarity is on the rise

Looking back on 2022, women's rights regressed in many areas, but experts and advocates remain hopeful as a wave of feminist solidarity sweeps the globe and young people risk their lives to say, "Enough is enough."

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TND’s Newsmakers of the Year, 21 to 12

Here are the first 10 in our series of people who grabbed our attention the most in this turbulent year of 2022.

The New Daily

Madonna King: Finding ‘tinsel’ for a challenging 2022’s Christmas tree

This year has written a thousand bad headlines. But perhaps there’s value in finding the tinsel amongst the bad baubles this Christmas.

The Canberra Times

Changes to legislation allowing court recordings to be used at retrial should pass, committee says

The laws were introduced to the Assembly last month.

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Top prosecutor welcomes Lehrmann review

The ACT's top prosecutor says the relationship between his office and police is strong, despite previously raising concerns.

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ACT government to launch Lehrmann inquiry

The ACT government will set up an inquiry into how the criminal justice system responded to the sexual assault allegations made by Brittany Higgins.

ABC News

ACT government announces board of inquiry into trial of Bruce Lehrmann for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

A board of inquiry will examine the conduct of police and the ACT's top prosecutor in the case against former Liberal Party adviser Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of raping his then colleague Brittany Higgins in 2019.

The Guardian - AU

Independent inquiry to be held into handling of Brittany Higgins’ allegations against Bruce Lehrmann

ACT chief minister and attorney general have announced inquiry following claims police pressured director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold SC not to pursue the Lehrmann case

The Canberra Times

Canberra choir sings out for Brittany Higgins

A Canberra choir with a long activist history has sung out in support of Brittany Higgins in Garema Place.

The Guardian - AU

News Corp ends year on a low note as another senior figure investigated over alleged behaviour at staff drinks

The Murdoch stable has let indiscretions slide in the past but there is less tolerance now. Plus: Nine returns to AAP

Reuters

Australian government settles civil claim in parliament rape case

Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has settled a personal injury claim against the Australian government weeks after prosecutors dropped charges against the former colleague accused of raping her while they worked in parliament.

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