Lisa Wilkinson seeks $1.8m in costs from Ten after defending Bruce Lehrmann defamation claim Former Project presenter’s barrister tells court broadcaster is dragging its heels on an agreement The Guardian - AU · May 27, 2024
'Limited' chance of Lehrmann paying mammoth legal bill Bruce Lehrmann will be on the hook for millions in costs after his defamation case spectacularly failed, but a judge says Ten may not get its money back. AAP · May 27, 2024
News Corp editors try to impress as Rebekah Brooks and Lachlan Murdoch land in Sydney The editor-in-chief of the Australian rolls out questionable readership figures and plugs for its new true crime podcast. Plus: Seven news boss rallies the troops The Guardian - AU · May 24, 2024
Walkley awards ban chequebook journalism after controversy over Seven’s Bruce Lehrmann interview Spotlight’s scoop of the year nomination was revoked after court heard it paid former Liberal staffer’s rent to secure interview The Guardian - AU · May 22, 2024
Reynolds and Higgins defamation case peace talks halted Senator Linda Reynolds says she is disappointed mediation talks with Brittany Higgins over allegedly defamatory social media posts have not ended the matter. AAP · May 20, 2024
Corruption watchdog investigates Lehrmann inquiry head The ACT Integrity Commission will investigate the conduct of Walter Sofronoff, who led a board of inquiry into the criminal prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann. AAP · May 13, 2024
Afternoon Update: Bruce Lehrmann ordered to pay Ten’s legal costs; former AFL player dies at 29; and voice to parliament book wins award Costs of failed defamation trial estimated to be between $8m and $10m The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2024
Sharaz position in Reynolds defamation fight unclear Brittany Higgins's fiance David Sharaz says he can't afford a defamation trial against Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds but he may fight her over damages. AAP · May 10, 2024
Bruce Lehrmann ordered to pay almost all of Channel Ten’s defamation case costs Ten’s legal team had argued Lehrmann should pay all its costs because suing The Project for defamation was ‘deliberately wicked and calculated’ The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2024
Bettina Arndt passed hat around for accommodation, cash and new friends for Bruce Lehrmann So-called men’s rights activist claims Lehrmann is a victim but says she stopped short of chipping in for his legal defence. Plus: SMH columnists at war The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2024
'No real winners': Lehrmann to pay most of Ten's costs Bruce Lehrmann will have to pay indemnity costs to Network Ten after a judge ruled allegations he raped Brittany Higgins were substantially true. AAP · May 9, 2024
Bruce Lehrmann had no-win, no-fee deal with lawyers, federal court told Court hears former Liberal party staffer also had no agreement for a third party to cover costs of his defamation lawsuit The Guardian - AU · May 8, 2024
Lehrmann lawyers to receive no payment for failed case Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers agreed not to charge any fees if he lost a defamation suit against Ten and Lisa Wilkinson, which led to him being declared a rapist. AAP · May 8, 2024
Feelgood story turns bad as Sky humiliates Indigenous teenager who caught $1m barramundi Peter Stefanovic interview with teenager who won Northern Territory tourism competition turns sour. Plus: Daily Telegraph embraces Chat GPT The Guardian - AU · May 3, 2024
The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2024 Bruce Lehrmann granted extension to consider appeal of defamation ruling in Network Ten case Justice Michael Lee labels Ten lawyer’s comments outside court following judgment ‘discourteous’ and ‘misleading’
AAP · Apr 30, 2024 Sharaz bows out of defamation fight with Reynolds Brittany Higgins's fiance David Sharaz says he can't afford to continue to fight Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds' claims that he defamed her.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2024 ‘Climate denial’ ad pulled from The Australian after being labelled ‘deceptive’ Advertisement from IPA-linked Climate Study Group claimed fossil fuel use would not damage the environment. Plus: Janet Albrechtsen holds forth on the importance of not taking sides
The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2024 Bruce Lehrmann to pay Peter FitzSimons thousands in legal costs Lehrmann will pay the columnist $4,616 to cover cost of producing documents during failed defamation case against Channel Ten and Lisa Wilkinson
The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2024 Morning Mail: Defence suicide plea, AFP reviews Lehrmann leaks, Trump’s $1.2bn bonus Royal commission chief says recognition of problem has been missing in ADF; questions over evidence from former Liberal staffer’s criminal trial
The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2024 Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: why legal costs could run to $10m How does a 24-day civil trial end up costing so much, and who gets the money?
The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2024 Afternoon Update: Ten says Lehrmann lawsuit ‘deliberately wicked’; Beau Lamarre’s lawyer flags mental health defence; and the return of acai Network says defamation case an abuse of process and that Lerhmann should pay its legal fees
AAP · Apr 23, 2024 Ten wants costs for 'deliberately wicked' Lehrmann case Network Ten has sought costs from Bruce Lehrmann, saying the ex-Liberal staffer gambled with his defamation case to conceal his rape of Brittany Higgins.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 23, 2024 Bruce Lehrmann should pay Ten’s entire legal bill after ‘deliberately wicked’ decision to sue, network says In court submissions, Ten’s lawyers argue Lehrmann should indemnify the network for its legal costs, estimated at $8m
The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2024 Senator backs Israel’s call over Iran – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2024 Brittany Higgins hopes Bruce Lehrmann rape finding sets ‘new precedent’ for sexual assault survivors In her first statement since a judge dismissed Lehrmann’s defamation action, Higgins also takes swipe at Seven’s Spotlight program