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The Latest Breaking News from Bruce Lehrmann

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The Guardian - AU

Courageous truth or fiction: trial probes Higgins saga

A trial that pits Senator Linda Reynolds against Brittany Higgins over a series of social media posts has become much more than a defamation case.

AAP

Times are tough in the media – just not for Australia’s TV network executives

Amid scandals, industrial disputes and profit downgrades, the Seven and Nine leadership was still rewarded handsomely. Plus: Sammy J’s ratings win

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Seven West Media defends ‘sexy Santas’ dancers weeks after toxic work culture allegations

Four cast members from Seven’s annual Christmas Pageant danced to a Mariah Carey song at meeting in Western Australia

The Guardian - AU

Why Is Linda Reynolds Suing Brittany Higgins? A Legal Expert Weighs In On The ‘Ridiculous’ Case

If defamation cases are so risky and expensive, why did Linda Reynolds start one against her former staffer Brittany Higgins?

Pedestrian.tv

Ministers rack up $1m more in taxpayer-funded robodebt legal expenses, with Scott Morrison topping list

Former prime minister’s robodebt expenses hit $461,445, while Linda Reynolds incurs $166,700 in costs related to Brittany Higgins’s rape allegation

The Guardian - AU

Higgins' police report detailed to defamation trial

A police report detailing Brittany Higgins' night out with friends before she was allegedly raped in Parliament House have been read at a defamation trial.

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Politicians Who Act Like Dickheads Could Face Fines, Suspension, And Pay Cuts For Poor Behaviour

A new bill aims to address the workplace culture at parliament house, by punishing politicians for their poor behaviour while at work.

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View from The Hill: New watchdog won’t stop bad behaviour in parliament

The extensive fallout from the rape of then Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins in a ministerial office continues to reverberate through both the legal and political systems, long after that fateful night in Parliament House in 2019.

The Conversation

New files to be released in Drumgold case against 'biased' report

The documents have previously not been available to media.

The Canberra Times

Linda Reynolds' ex-chief of staff in doubt for trial

Senator Linda Reynolds' former chief of staff may be too unwell to give evidence at her ex-boss's defamation stoush with Brittany Higgins.

AAP

Dutton undermined Reynolds, defamation trial told

Linda Reynolds and Brittany Higgins' defamation trial has heard the senator believed Peter Dutton undermined her and Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial was political.

AAP

Bruce Lehrmann’s property raided by National Anti-Corruption Commission and police

Lawyer for former Coalition staffer confirms searches occurred, but says he denies any wrongdoing

The Guardian - AU

'Bully her to death', guilt-ridden Reynolds breaks down

Senator Linda Reynolds has broken down in tears on the stand at her defamation trial with Brittany Higgins about her guilt over Kimberley Kitching's death.

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AAP

Higgins' papers leaked to expose 'corruption': Reynolds

Senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial she was exposing corruption when she sent confidential documents about Brittany Higgins' payout to media.

AAP

Reynolds feared losing job over 'lying cow' comment

Senator Linda Reynolds has told her defamation trial she feared losing her ministerial job after she called Brittany Higgins a "lying cow".

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Reynolds recalls breakdown amid Higgins' allegations

Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial the pressure of the Higgins saga caused her to break down in parliament.

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Senator had concerns about Lehrmann before alleged rape

Senator Linda Reynolds has told a defamation trial that she had concerns about Bruce Lehrmann's conduct before he allegedly raped Brittany Higgins.

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The Guardian - AU

Linda Reynolds’ defamation action against Brittany Higgins has gone to trial: how did we get here and what happens next?

Reynolds is suing Higgins over social media posts she alleges damaged her reputation

AAP

Senator labelled a villain in Higgins' 'fairytale'

Brittany Higgins made allegations of ill-treatment, ostracism, bullying and harassment but none of it was true, Senator Linda Reynolds' lawyer told a court.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann to ask appeals court to set aside $2m costs order for failed defamation suit

Former Liberal staffer retains criminal solicitor Zali Burrows at the 11th hour after previously planning to represent himself in appeal

The Canberra Times

Lehrmann seeks multi-million dollar costs delay as appeal bid reinforced

Defamation saga ending not in sight.

AAP

Bruce Lehrmann fights $2m bankruptcy threat with appeal

Bruce Lehrmann's bid to appeal a defamation loss and findings he raped Brittany Higgins could be tripped up as Ten tries to bankrupt him over a legal bill.

The Guardian - AU

Brittany Higgins ‘forced to sell’ French home to defend defamation case brought by Linda Reynolds

Former defence minister is suing Higgins over a series of social media posts she says damaged her reputation

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Judge Rules Senator Linda Reynolds Can Access Brittany Higgins’ $2.4 Mil Trust

A judge has ruled that Senator Linda Reynolds can access Brittany Higgins' trust fund in the event she wins the defamation trial.

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