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Brittany Higgins’ husband David Sharaz to pay $92,000 for tweet that defamed Linda Reynolds, court orders

Sharaz also liable for former defence minister’s legal costs on an indemnity basis, which is expected to exceed $500,000

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Higgins lodges appeal over costly defamation loss

Brittany Higgins is challenging the costs order and damages awarded to her former boss after she lost a defamation battle against the ex-senator.

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Ley, Waters and Pocock condemn government’s emissions call – as it happened

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Lehrmann calls for the head of corruption watchdog boss

Bruce Lehrmann says the national anti-corruption body's boss lacks the confidence of the Australian people and has called for him to resign or be sacked.

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Huge legal bill for Higgins as settlement plan revealed

Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has been ordered to pay 80 per cent of former senator Linda Reynolds' legal costs after losing a defamation case.

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Lehrmann takes corruption watchdog boss to court

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has embroiled himself in another court case by pursuing the boss of the national corruption watchdog.

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The Reynolds v Higgins defamation ruling concludes a protracted legal battle. But when will the saga end?

More than six years after one of the most contested events in Australian political history, the legal fallout continues

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Social media messages sought in Lehrmann rape case

Bruce Lehrmann has demanded copies of Facebook messages his legal team claims were sent by a Network Ten defamation solicitor to an alleged rape victim.

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Morning Mail: early warnings on Iran, manhunt in the high country, children killed in US ‘hate crime’ shooting

Albanese government faces criticism for failing to act on Senate inquiry warnings; residents adjust to huge police search for Dezi Freeman

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‘Inconsequential’ texts, leaked letters and expensive clothes: five takeaways from the Higgins v Reynolds defamation ruling

WA supreme court judge releases 360-page ruling finding Higgins defamed her former boss Reynolds in social media posts

The Guardian - AU

A court has found Brittany Higgins defamed Linda Reynolds. Here’s why

Six years on from the Parliament House sexual assault allegations that spurred a public reckoning, the legal fallout continues. This time, a court has found former Western Australian Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds was defamed on social media by former staffer Brittany Higgins.

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Afternoon Update: Reynolds wins Higgins defamation case; one dead in school bus crash; and the first AFL player to come out as bisexual

Higgins has been ordered to pay Reynolds $315,000 in damages with an additional $26,109.25 in interest

The Guardian - AU

Brittany Higgins ordered to pay almost $350,000 in defamation damages to Linda Reynolds

Former defence minister’s reputation was damaged by social media posts by her former staffer, judge rules

The Guardian - AU

Brittany Higgins Reacts To Linda Reynolds Defamation Victory With Instagram Statement

"I was 24 years old when I was sexually assaulted in Parliament House. Six years have passed – years marked by challenge, scrutiny, and change. I accept that Linda Reynolds' feelings were hurt."

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Morning Mail: manhunt in Victorian high country, Iran reprisal fears, and Taylor Swift gets engaged

Police continue to search bushland in Victoria for Porepunkah shooting suspect; singer explodes the internet with engagement announcement

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Brittany Higgins responds after $315k defamation loss

Brittany Higgins has used social media to reach out to her ex-boss Linda Reynolds after losing an expensive defamation battle with the former senator.

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Almost a year after the Reynolds v Higgins defamation trial wrapped, the verdict is due

Judge to weigh five weeks of evidence to determine if Brittany Higgins defamed Linda Reynolds in 2022 and 2023 with a series of social media posts Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

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‘Australia’s most hated man’: five key moments from Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation appeal

Lawyer’s lack of defamation experience leads to strange scenes in court as four-year legal battle comes to abrupt end

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Appeal judges ‘struggle to understand’ case by Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyer over distinctions in rape

Zali Burrows told she has had ‘plenty’ of opportunity to consider issue in case despite repeated requests to adjourn early

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Ten accused of fabricating Bruce Lehrmann 'whodunnit'

Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson withheld Bruce Lehrmann's identity to manufacture a mystery and boost ratings, a court has been told.

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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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