Networks seek to prove rape in Lehrmann defamation defence Network Ten and News Corp will seek to prove Bruce Lehrmann raped his then-colleague Brittany Higgins in its defamation defence. The New Daily · Mar 8, 2023
Ten seeks to prove rape in Lehrmann defamation defence Network Ten will seek to prove rape allegations made by Brittany Higgins as part of its defence to Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action. AAP · Mar 8, 2023
'Did you rape Brittany Higgins?': Ten details email to Lehrmann, seeks to prove offence Network Ten has detailed the steps it took to seek comment from Bruce Lehrmann before airing Brittany Higgins' rape claims. The Canberra Times · Mar 8, 2023
Ten and News Corp aim to prove Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations in defamation case The media outlets, which are being sued by Bruce Lehrmann, say their teams took great lengths to verify the story The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2023
Bruce Lehrmann could face cross-examination in two weeks over Lisa Wilkinson defamation case timing Exclusive: Federal court is expected to sit on 16 March for a preliminary hearing that will focus on the significant delay in filing the claim The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2023
Bruce Lehrmann v Lisa Wilkinson: what is the defamation case about and how might it play out? What is Lehrmann claiming? And what arguments will broadcaster Wilkinson use to defend herself? The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2023
Morning Mail: greenwashing crackdown, Lisa Wilkinson defence revealed, Australia rout India The ACCC has uncovered a spike in dubious claims about environment-friendly and sustainable products; journalist sets out how she will defend defamation case The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023
Lisa Wilkinson to rely on qualified privilege in defamation case brought by Bruce Lehrmann Journalist Lisa Wilkinson will rely on qualified privilege to defend herself in a defamation case brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann. ABC News · Mar 1, 2023
Lisa Wilkinson’s legal team responds to Bruce Lehrmann defamation action Bruce Lehrmann has accused news organisations of being "recklessly indifferent to the truth" over rape allegations made by Brittany Higgins. The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023
Wilkinson rejects 'baseless' claim, reveals truth defence to Lehrmann lawsuit The television presenters' lawyers deny she was "recklessly indifferent to the truth" in her initial coverage of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations. The Canberra Times · Mar 1, 2023
Lisa Wilkinson seeks to prove Brittany Higgins rape allegation as part of defamation defence Wilkinson has denied she acted recklessly in reporting Higgins’s allegations of rape The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023
Lisa Wilkinson responds to Lehrmann defamation action The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins said media organisations were "recklessly indifferent to the truth", court documents reveal. AAP · Mar 1, 2023
'Anyone that might help' asked to make submissions to Lehrmann trial inquiry "Anyone with information that might help" a retired judge investigate the conduct of criminal justice agencies is asked to make a submission. The Canberra Times · Feb 21, 2023
Board of inquiry into trial of Bruce Lehrmann to hold both public and private hearings The inquiry into the trial of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann calls for submissions from journalists, lawyers, police and the public. ABC News · Feb 20, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Feb 18, 2023 Brittany Higgins wants inquiry to look into diary leak as Linda Reynolds makes ‘political hit job’ claim Former Liberal staffer’s personal diary pages reported in the Australian, which also published fresh interview with Higgins’s former boss
AAP · Feb 18, 2023 Higgins claims diary details leaked to the media Former parliamentary staffer Brittany Higgins says journalists shouldn't have access to private material she gave police investigating her rape allegations.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2023 NSW Liberals suspend MP; Burney urges ‘big fat yes’ voice vote – as it happened Brittany Higgins cries foul over diary leak and Linda Reynolds says she was victim of ‘political hit job’
The New Daily · Feb 17, 2023 Linda Reynolds breaks two-year silence on Brittany Higgins scandal Former Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has broken her two-year silence, saying she has "a very different story" to tell about the Brittany Higgins rape
The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2023 ACT government provides $4.3m for inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case The inquiry to be headed by Walter Sofronoff will hold as many hearings in public as possible
ABC News · Feb 9, 2023 Bruce Lehrmann says he was clearly identifiable in initial Brittany Higgins interviews, defamation documents reveal Bruce Lehrmann lodged defamation cases against Network Ten and News Life Media over two interviews with Brittany Higgins he says were published with indifference to the truth.
AAP · Feb 9, 2023 Higgins backs code to change parliament's toxic culture Federal MPs have endorsed a new code of conduct but more work will be done to change the workplace culture of Parliament House.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 8, 2023 Brittany Higgins repeats offer to give evidence in Bruce Lehrmann defamation action Lehrmann’s accuser retweeted her willingness to testify after he filed civil claims against two media outlets
AAP · Feb 7, 2023 Higgins willing to appear in Lehrmann defamation case Brittany Higgins says she is willing to appear as a witness in any civil action brought by her former colleague Bruce Lehrmann alleging he was defamed.
ABC News · Feb 7, 2023 Bruce Lehrmann lodges defamation cases against Ten Network and News Life Media Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has lodged defamation cases against the Ten Network and News Life Media, over coverage of his high-profile court case earlier this year.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2023 Bruce Lehrmann starts legal action against Network Ten and News The former Coalition staffer accused of raping Brittany Higgins has taken steps against the media outlets but exact nature of case remains unclear