Lehrmann ordered to pay significant chunk of Ten's legal fees 'There are no real winners in this litigation.' The Canberra Times · 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
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’ The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2024
Lehrmann granted time extension to launch defamation judgment appeal Question remains about millions in legal fees. The Canberra Times · May 1, 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. AAP · Apr 30, 2024
Lehrmann ordered to pay Wilkinson's husband Bruce Lehrmann racks up another loss post-defamation trial. The Canberra Times · 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 26, 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
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 Canberra Times · Apr 23, 2024 Lehrmann rejected 'walk away' offer ahead of defamation trial Lehrmann should cover all legal costs after 'wicked, calculated' suit: Ten.
Newcastle Herald · Apr 22, 2024 Offshore wind plan in Newcastle's port looks fine, but expect a whine 'It will help to future-proof Newcastle Harbour'
The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2024 Senator backs Israel’s call over Iran – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Canberra Times · Apr 20, 2024 Former top cop asks: who now would want to work on ACT sex assault cases? It's important work, but the scrutiny turns seasoned cops away.
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
AAP · Apr 20, 2024 'Time to heal': Higgins breaks silence on Lehrmann case Brittany Higgins has spoken for the first time following Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case, thanking the judge for his "trauma-informed approach".
The Canberra Times · Apr 20, 2024 'I was raped': Higgins speaks out for first time since judgment 'It is now time to heal.'