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Bruce Lehrmann has become a ‘national joke’ and can’t afford barrister for defamation appeal, his lawyer says

Former Liberal staffer’s lawyer begins three-day appeal hearing by apologising to justices for her client’s failure to appoint an experienced barrister

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Details of Monash IVF review to remain secret – as it happened

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Lehrmann called 'national joke' on return to lion's den

Already ridiculed over a failed lawsuit, Australia's "national joke" Bruce Lehrmann is challenging findings he likely raped colleague Brittany Higgins

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Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case against Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson is back in court. Here’s what to know

The former Liberal staffer is appealing against a ruling that he raped Brittany Higgins on the balance of probabilities

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'Transparent' Lehrmann inquiry head corrupt, court told

An ex-judge who leaked a report into Bruce Lehrmann's rape prosecution was corrupt despite claims he acted in the public interest, a judge has heard.

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Lehrmann files anti-corruption complaint over rape case

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims "political bias" from a state government could have led to him being charged with two counts of rape.

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Lehrmann inquiry boss's win before corruption appeal

A former judge who led an inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has scored a win in his bid to challenge findings that he engaged in corrupt conduct.

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Bruce Lehrmann pleads not guilty to car-stealing charge

Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of raping fellow former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, has pleaded not guilty to stealing a four-wheel drive.

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Linda Reynolds alleges Mark Dreyfus had conflict of interest despite Nacc ruling nothing ‘inappropriate’ about Higgins settlement

Outgoing Liberal senator files updated statement of claim to federal court as she sues commonwealth in effort to ‘vindicate and restore her reputation’ Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

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Corruption watchdog clears Brittany Higgins' $2m payout

A Liberal senator has lashed out after a watchdog found there was "no corruption issue" with a $2.4 million settlement paid to former staffer Brittany Higgins.

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Federal watchdog finds ‘no corruption’ in $2.4m settlement to Brittany Higgins after alleged rape

National Anti-Corruption Commission concludes ‘no inappropriate intervention’ by Labor over payment to Liberal staffer following alleged Parliament House assault

The Guardian - AU

Brittany Higgins warns of #MeToo backlash and urges Labor to ‘transform’ how Australia handles sexual assault

Higgins decries pushback against ‘the very idea that sexual violence deserves to be taken seriously’ in first speech since returning to public life

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Three years after the Jenkins report, there is still work to be done on improving parliament culture

Three and a half years ago, then-sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins’ Set the Standard report was handed to federal parliament, commissioned after Brittany Higgins’ allegations of sexual assault in Parliament House, which had shocked the public and politicians alike. Since then, work has been underway to implement its 28 recommendations.

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Senator Fatima Payman Slams Alleged ‘Inappropriate’ Behaviour From Male Parliamentary Colleague

"I told this colleague, 'Hey, I'm drawing a line, mate', and moved on to making a formal complaint."

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'Call it out': senator alleges inappropriate behaviour

Independent senator Fatima Payman has formally complained about a male colleague for sexually suggestive comments, urging others to stand up for themselves.

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Brittany Higgins slams anti-discrimination law pause

Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has blasted a state's decision to pause landmark anti-discrimination law changes.

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Producer claims Seven lied about Lehrmann massage

Details of Bruce Lehrmann's luxury lifestyle paid for by Seven have been revealed in court documents as an ex-producer sues the broadcaster for defamation.

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Judge used ‘arguably archaic’ definition of consent in Lehrmann defamation case, Wilkinson argues

Journalist argues that Justice Michael Lee should have found an ‘intentional rape’ had taken place

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Ex-defence minister pleads not to abandon Ukraine

Retiring Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has used her final speech in parliament to draw a line in the sand over support for Ukraine against Russia's invasion.

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Producer in Bruce Lehrmann TV tell-all sues Seven

Seven has been accused of defamation by an ex-producer who helped sweeten the deal with Bruce Lehrmann ahead of a tell-all interview responding to rape claims.

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Lehrmann probe head committed 'serious corrupt conduct'

A former judge engaged in serious corrupt conduct leaking an inquiry report sparked by the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

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Lehrmann switches solicitor ahead of rape trial

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has changed his legal defence team ahead of a trial for allegedly raping a woman in October 2021.

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Wilkinson drags Higgins Logies speech back to spotlight

Veteran broadcaster Lisa Wilkinson is challenging a finding that she acted improperly when making a trial-delaying speech about Brittany Higgins' alleged rape.

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Bruce Lehrmann appeals against federal court finding he raped Brittany Higgins

Former Liberal staffer says sexual assault described by judge ‘substantially inconsistent’ with violent rape portrayed on The Project

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Lisa Wilkinson challenges finding she acted unreasonably in broadcasting Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation

Justice Michael Lee found the journalist, along with her then employer Network Ten, didn’t establish qualified privilege defence

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