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ACT Judge Says Brittany Higgins’s Twitter Followers Should Excuse Themselves From Trial Jury

"What I'm trying to flush out is anyone who has effectively indicated that... they're a champion of the cause."

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Brittany Higgins’s Twitter followers may have to excuse themselves from jury, judge says

ACT chief justice says potential jurors who have seen Higgins speak publicly on the allegations must ‘search their souls’ about impartiality in case against Bruce Lehrmann

The Guardian - AU

Marchers unlikely to be on rape trial jury

ACT Chief Justice Lucy McCallum says potential jurors in the Brittany Higgins case will need to "search their souls" to ensure they're impartial.

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Brittany Higgins to take stand in Bruce Lehrmann rape trial

Former Liberal staffer to give additional evidence to court alongside her complaints to police and a reporter about the alleged 2019 sexual assault at Parliament House

The Guardian - AU

No 'legal basis' for Higgins' TV interview

The prosecution in the Brittany Higgins case will not rely on interviews with Network Ten's The Project during the trial of the man accused of raping her.

AAP

Lawyers argue for Higgins' phone evidence

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann, charged with the sexual assault of former political staffer Brittany Higgins, are fighting for access to evidence.

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Judge in Brittany Higgins’ alleged rape case doesn’t want pre-trial issues to ‘kibosh’ October start date

Lawyers for accused Bruce Lehrmann, who is pleading not guilty, indicate plans to subpoena police for document as judge warns against ‘chasing’ minor cross-examination points

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Higgins ruling won't delay respect report

Katy Gallagher says she has not been advised a judge's ruling in the Brittany Higgins case would delay the implementation of a landmark report.

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Lisa Wilkinson to refrain from publicly discussing Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation, court hears

Channel 10 and Wilkinson will promise not to make public comments after trial of Bruce Lehrmann was delayed to 4 October

The Guardian - AU

Judge urges Lisa Wilkinson not to make further comments about Brittany Higgins as Bruce Lehrmann's trial date delayed until October

The trial of the man who has pleaded not guilty to raping Brittany Higgins is delayed until October 4, due to recent publicity of the case, including Lisa Wilkinson's Logies speech.

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New trial date for alleged Higgins rapist

The trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in a minister's office at Parliament House has been delayed due to intense publicity of the case.

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Why was the Brittany Higgins trial delayed, and what is 'contempt of court'? A legal expert's view on the Lisa Wilkinson saga

The judge in the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, the staffer alleged to have raped Brittany Higgins, ruled on Tuesday, “regrettably and with gritted teeth”, that his trial will need to be delayed.

The Conversation

Trial Over Alleged Rape Of Brittany Higgins Now Delayed After Lisa Wilkinson’s Logies Speech

The accused was due to stand trial in the Supreme Court on June 27.

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Judge takes aim at Lisa Wilkinson's mention of Brittany Higgins in Logies speech as Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial delayed

Brittany Higgins's accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann is granted a temporary stay on his trial after journalist Lisa Wilkinson, who interviewed Ms Higgins, gave a speech at the Logie Awards on Sunday night.

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NSW budget launches women's statement

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has used his first NSW budget to deliver the first-ever Women's Opportunity Statement, which will be a feature in years to come.

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Court to decide whether to delay trial of Brittany Higgins's alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann after Lisa Wilkinson's Logies speech

The ACT Chief Justice has warned that some public commentary is not differentiating between allegation and guilt.

The Guardian - AU

Trial of Brittany Higgins accused delayed after Lisa Wilkinson’s Logies speech

ACT supreme court chief justice ‘regrettably’ postpones trial of Bruce Lehrmann after comments defence claim amount to ‘contempt of court’

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Defence pushes to delay Lehrmann trial

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann, accused of raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, have made a second bid to temporarily delay his trial.

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Lawyers for Brittany Higgins's alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann apply for stay on case after Lisa Wilkinson's Logies speech

Bruce Lehrmann's defence team applies for a second stay on the case, this time claiming Lisa Wilkinson's dedication of her Logie win to Brittany Higgins has invited unwelcome publicity to the trial as it is about to begin.

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A win for representation and a 'cheating' skit were among the memorable 2022 Logie Awards moments

After a three-year break, the Logie Awards came back in 2022 — and with a bang. Hamish Blake won the Gold Logie and the inaugural Bert Newton award, while ABC's Tony Armstrong took home the Graham Kennedy award for best newcomer.

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Revealed: The moments that might have cost Scott Morrison the prime ministership

Labor's National Secretary outlined some key moments that may have cemented voters' perceptions of Scott Morrison – and a Coalition defeat.

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New trial date set for Brittany Higgins's accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann after lack of legal representation caused delay

Bruce Lehrmann's trial will start on Monday, June 27, after a new barrister stepped forward to represent him.

AAP

Brittany Higgins' rape trial delayed

The trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has been delayed until later in June, having previously been set down to start on Monday.

AAP

New lawyer needed for Higgins rape accused

Lawyers for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins have applied to push back the start of Monday's trial, with no barrister available to represent him.

The Canberra Times

'Reasons beyond anyone's control' may delay Higgins rape trial

The trial is due to begin next week, but lawyers representing the accused are no longer available.

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