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Man who fired gun inside Canberra airport was on parole for attempted murder – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2022

Morning Mail: the story behind the Wieambilla shooters, Brittany Higgins settles claim, fusion ‘revolution’

In today’s newsletter: Queensland police have pledged to ‘get to the bottom’ of why the violence took place; former Liberal staffer has made a ‘confidential’ settlement with the commonwealth

The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2022

Brittany Higgins settles personal injury claim against the commonwealth

Lawyers for the former Liberal staffer said she had agreed a settlement after a ‘short mediation’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 13, 2022

'Disturbing': Top prosecutor slams senator's conduct during rape trial

Linda Reynolds has denied she contacted Bruce Lehrmann's barrister in an attempt to "coach" his cross-examination of Brittany Higgins.

The Canberra Times · Dec 12, 2022

Scathing letter alleging police and political interference in Bruce Lehrmann trial made public

A dispute between the ACT's chief prosecutor and the territory's police force is continuing, with the public release of a letter alleging officers interfered in the now-abandoned rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann.

ABC News · Dec 11, 2022

Bruce Lehrmann case: judgment reveals why contested allegation he tried to kiss Higgins was admitted as evidence

Chief justice Lucy McCallum has released a judgment made during the trial following objections from Lehrmann’s defence

The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2022

Afternoon Update: national cabinet agrees to cap gas, coal prices; Covid cases rising; and South Koreans getting younger

Gas and coal prices will be capped, and relief is coming on energy bills, as parliament is recalled

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2022

If Bruce Lehrmann proceeds with defamation action, how would it differ from the aborted criminal case?

While Australia’s defamation laws are notoriously slanted in favour of plaintiffs, Lehrmann would need to overcome a number of obstacles

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2022

Integrity watchdog to examine allegations of police misconduct during Bruce Lehrmann case

ACT attorney general says complaints surrounding prosecution of Brittany Higgins allegation referred to federal integrity and corruption commission

The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2022

Police union hits back at ACT's top prosecutor after he criticised officers' actions during Bruce Lehrmann trial

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold draws the ire of the Australian Federal Police Association after his letter criticising police actions in the now-abandoned trial of Bruce Lehrmann was made public.

ABC News · Dec 8, 2022