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The Latest Breaking News from Brittany Higgins

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.

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'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.

The Canberra Times

Trial of Brittany Higgins's accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann set to be delayed

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann tell the ACT Supreme Court he is unable to find a barrister to represent him by the trial's start date, due to circumstances beyond anyone's control.

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‘Shattered’ Liberals wrangle over future direction in wake of federal election defeat

Some MPs argue against blocking Labor on climate, integrity and women’s issues as conservatives push to stay on ‘sensible centre right’

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'I don't think, I know': how 5 words from the French president triggered a ruinous run on Morrison's character

It really started unravelling for Scott Morrison on All Saints Day, November 1 2021, when French President Emmanuel Macron branded him a liar.

The Conversation

Albanese says Labor will match Coalition’s IVF pledge ahead of second leaders’ debate – as it happened

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Brittany Higgins’ Alleged Rapist’s Trial Will Go Ahead After His Bid To Delay It Was Rejected

The accused man requested a permanent stay in March.

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Man accused of raping Brittany Higgins loses bid to delay Canberra trial

Bruce Lehrmann, who is pleading not guilty, wanted a temporary or permanent stay on proceedings but the trial is scheduled for June

The Guardian - AU

ACT Supreme Court dismisses application to halt trial of man accused of raping Brittany Higgins

The ACT Supreme Court dismisses an application to halt the trial of the man accused of sexually assaulting former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins.

ABC News

Judge dismisses rape case stay application

ACT Chief Justice Lucy McCallum has rejected an application to halt the case against Bruce Lehrmann, accused of raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins.

AAP

Women fed up with flagrant sexism could swing Australia’s election

Women in Australia have endured more than a year of shocking allegations of misconduct from inside their nation’s parliament revealing a culture that has normalized sexual violence and humiliation.

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Brittany Higgins complains that AFP unlawfully disclosed evidence in her sexual assault case to defence team

Protected evidence in the case of a man charged with the sexual assault of Brittany Higgins — including counselling notes and video recordings — was unlawfully disclosed to the defence by the Australian Federal Police, according to a formal complaint to the AFP.

ABC News

Women have been at the centre of political debate in the past two years. Will they decide the 2022 election?

After months of speculation, Australians will go to the polls on May 21.

The Conversation

View from The Hill: an election fought on the political low ground

This election is a contest between a desperate prime minister and an opposition leader who sometimes looks as though he has been promoted beyond his capability.

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Newcastle Herald

Total Control inspires Missy Higgins to change the narrative

"It brought a lot of stuff up with me, especially being a mum to a little girl."

AAP

Parly staffers to log after-hours access

Federal government staffers who visit Parliament House after hours will be monitored in a new trial, with bosses able to opt out of receiving information.

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Decision on future of Bruce Lehrmann's trial over alleged rape of Brittany Higgins to be handed down next week

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann, who previously pleaded not guilty to raping Brittany Higgins, have applied for a stay on the charge in the ACT Supreme Court, which could put an end to any future trial.

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Australia’s 2022 federal budget: what we found in the fine print

Away from the big-ticket items, some smaller spending reveals odd priorities or important areas that have been overlooked

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‘They all play hard’: what happened when Kimberley Kitching came to Canberra?

After a six-year upper-house career, the Labor senator’s sudden death has prompted an outpouring of grief – and recrimination

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The Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Brittany Higgins Wants To Indefinitely Delay The Trial

Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyers argued it was impossible for their client to receive a fair trial because of the way media publications reported on the allegations against him.

ABC News

Lawyers for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins seek to halt trial, shut down media reporting

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann, the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in Parliament House, are seeking a permanent stay on the case — which, if successful, means Mr Lehrmann would be unlikely to ever face trial.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann to apply to stop trial over alleged sexual assault of Brittany Higgins

Defence lawyer also tells court he will ask Australian media companies to remove certain articles related to the case and will seek a court order if they fail to comply

AAP

Alleged parliament rapist seeks media gag

The man accused of raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins in a ministerial office is seeking to have proceedings halted and media coverage gagged.

AAP

Prejudice risk in Higgins case: judge

The defence for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has told the ACT Supreme Court the case's publicity risks prejudicing the trial.

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Enough is enough, Australian women say

A diverse alliance of women are saying 'enough is enough' on International Women's Day as Australians come together to share their stories.

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