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The Latest Breaking News from Bruce Lehrmann

Higgins lodges appeal over costly defamation loss

Brittany Higgins is challenging the costs order and damages awarded to her former boss after she lost a defamation battle against the ex-senator.

AAP · Sep 18, 2025

Lehrmann calls for the head of corruption watchdog boss

Bruce Lehrmann says the national anti-corruption body's boss lacks the confidence of the Australian people and has called for him to resign or be sacked.

AAP · Sep 12, 2025

Huge legal bill for Higgins as settlement plan revealed

Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has been ordered to pay 80 per cent of former senator Linda Reynolds' legal costs after losing a defamation case.

AAP · Sep 9, 2025

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eSafety commissioner says companies not doing enough to prevent sharing of harmful material

The Guardian - AU · Sep 8, 2025

Lehrmann takes corruption watchdog boss to court

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has embroiled himself in another court case by pursuing the boss of the national corruption watchdog.

AAP · Sep 8, 2025

The Reynolds v Higgins defamation ruling concludes a protracted legal battle. But when will the saga end?

More than six years after one of the most contested events in Australian political history, the legal fallout continues

The Guardian - AU · Aug 28, 2025

Social media messages sought in Lehrmann rape case

Bruce Lehrmann has demanded copies of Facebook messages his legal team claims were sent by a Network Ten defamation solicitor to an alleged rape victim.

AAP · Aug 28, 2025

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‘Inconsequential’ texts, leaked letters and expensive clothes: five takeaways from the Higgins v Reynolds defamation ruling

WA supreme court judge releases 360-page ruling finding Higgins defamed her former boss Reynolds in social media posts

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2025

A court has found Brittany Higgins defamed Linda Reynolds. Here’s why

Six years on from the Parliament House sexual assault allegations that spurred a public reckoning, the legal fallout continues. This time, a court has found former Western Australian Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds was defamed on social media by former staffer Brittany Higgins.

The Conversation · Aug 27, 2025

Brittany Higgins ordered to pay almost $350,000 in defamation damages to Linda Reynolds

Former defence minister’s reputation was damaged by social media posts by her former staffer, judge rules

The Guardian - AU · Aug 27, 2025

Brittany Higgins Reacts To Linda Reynolds Defamation Victory With Instagram Statement

"I was 24 years old when I was sexually assaulted in Parliament House. Six years have passed – years marked by challenge, scrutiny, and change. I accept that Linda Reynolds' feelings were hurt."

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 27, 2025

Brittany Higgins responds after $315k defamation loss

Brittany Higgins has used social media to reach out to her ex-boss Linda Reynolds after losing an expensive defamation battle with the former senator.

AAP · Aug 26, 2025

Almost a year after the Reynolds v Higgins defamation trial wrapped, the verdict is due

Judge to weigh five weeks of evidence to determine if Brittany Higgins defamed Linda Reynolds in 2022 and 2023 with a series of social media posts Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast

The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025

‘Australia’s most hated man’: five key moments from Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation appeal

Lawyer’s lack of defamation experience leads to strange scenes in court as four-year legal battle comes to abrupt end

The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2025

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2025

Appeal judges ‘struggle to understand’ case by Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyer over distinctions in rape

Zali Burrows told she has had ‘plenty’ of opportunity to consider issue in case despite repeated requests to adjourn early

AAP · Aug 20, 2025

Ten accused of fabricating Bruce Lehrmann 'whodunnit'

Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson withheld Bruce Lehrmann's identity to manufacture a mystery and boost ratings, a court has been told.

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2025

Bruce Lehrmann has become a ‘national joke’ and can’t afford barrister for defamation appeal, his lawyer says

Former Liberal staffer’s lawyer begins three-day appeal hearing by apologising to justices for her client’s failure to appoint an experienced barrister

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2025

Details of Monash IVF review to remain secret – as it happened

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AAP · Aug 19, 2025

Lehrmann called 'national joke' on return to lion's den

Already ridiculed over a failed lawsuit, Australia's "national joke" Bruce Lehrmann is challenging findings he likely raped colleague Brittany Higgins

The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2025

Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case against Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson is back in court. Here’s what to know

The former Liberal staffer is appealing against a ruling that he raped Brittany Higgins on the balance of probabilities

AAP · Jul 31, 2025

Lehrmann claims cops destroyed evidence of innocence

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will not face a trial on two counts of rape until at least 2026 amid claims police kept evidence on a faulty hard drive.

AAP · Jul 25, 2025

Lehrmann's solicitor slams police after court loss

Bruce Lehrmann's solicitor has taken aim at police after withdrawing a bid to prove that officers had illegally recorded calls with his former legal team.

The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2025

Sofronoff knew ‘destructive’ potential of leaking confidential documents to Australian and ABC journalists, court hears

Former Queensland judge knew material he disclosed to reporters posed significant risk to then-ACT director of public prosecutions’ career, court told

The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 2025

Walter Sofronoff had no ‘corrupt, dishonest or malicious motive’ in leaking Lehrmann inquiry report, lawyer argues

Former Queensland judge ‘believed he was acting in the public good’ when he leaked report on Bruce Lehrmann’s prosecution to journalists, court hears

AAP · Jul 21, 2025

'Transparent' Lehrmann inquiry head corrupt, court told

An ex-judge who leaked a report into Bruce Lehrmann's rape prosecution was corrupt despite claims he acted in the public interest, a judge has heard.

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