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PwC tax scandal: staff stood down over concerns problem ‘significantly broader’ than one partner

Former NSW police commissioner and now PwC partner Mick Fuller contacted his friend the AFP commissioner after scandal broke, Senate estimates told

The Guardian - AU

Police officer who led investigation into Brittany Higgins's rape allegation reveals he is sexual assault survivor

Detective Superintendent Scott Moller tells an ACT board of inquiry that he was sexually assaulted 45 years ago.

ABC News

Lehrmann detective accused of bias on ‘liked’ comment

The lead investigator of ex-Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' rape allegations says he should not have 'liked' a social media comment favouring Bruce Lehrmann.

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Lehrmann case cop rejects bias claim on 'liked' comment

The lead investigator of ex-Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' rape allegations says he should not have 'liked' a social media comment favouring Bruce Lehrmann.

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Senior cop denies officers were 'unsupportive' of Brittany Higgins during investigation into alleged rape

Detective Superintendent Scott Moller refutes suggestion having five police officers surround Ms Higgins after she gave a second police interview went against their usual victim-centric approach.

ABC News

Inquiry hears senior police officers were under 'significant pressure' to charge Bruce Lehrmann

ACT Detective Superintendent Scott Moller tells the inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann that he was under pressure from Brittany Higgins, the media and other police members to charge Mr Lehrmann.

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ESA picks 'bright, shiny and new' things over firefighters: union

The union is angry at the decision to buy a driving simulator with no consultation.

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Neither Chris galvanises support as New Zealand voters shun major parties

Whether it’s Chris Hipkins or Christopher Luxon, neither leader has seized the moment, allowing the smaller parties to play a major role in the next election

The Guardian - AU

Transcript released to Bruce Lehrmann board of inquiry reveals jurors did not discuss research paper that saw trial abandoned

A transcript of closed proceedings during the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, which has been released to an ACT board of inquiry, reveals the jury never discussed the research paper that saw the case abandoned.

ABC News

Lehrmann trial juror ‘deeply sorry’ for misconduct

A juror in Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial who conducted their own research and brought the documents into the deliberation room has apologised for their actions.

The New Daily

Lehrmann lawyer says prosecutor ‘aligned with Higgins’

Bruce Lehrmann's defence lawyer wanted a decision about a possible retrial to be made by someone other than the ACT's director of public prosecutions.

The New Daily

Wellbeing is so last year – Labour's 'no frills' budget points to an uninspiring NZ election

If the recent flood of sleep-inducing pre-budget speeches and commentary is any indication, New Zealand voters can expect largely unimaginative leadership that fails to prepare the country for an uncertain future, regardless of who wins October’s election.

The Conversation

Bruce Lehrmann's barrister Steve Whybrow says he was angered by suggestion he colluded with Linda Reynolds during trial

Bruce Lehrmann's defence barrister Steve Whybrow tells an inquiry into the case that he was angered by the suggestion he colluded with Senator Linda Reynolds during the trial.

ABC News

'Squished in like sardines': parents call for college capacity solutions

Parents are frustrated by lack of action at Gungahlin College.

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The Guardian - AU

‘Corruption’ or ‘stupidity’: prosecutor makes dramatic allegations during week one of Bruce Lehrmann inquiry

Prosecutor Shane Drumgold says police investigating Brittany Higgins’s rape claim relied on inaccurate ‘stereotypes’ and ‘rape myths’

The Canberra Times

A wander down the worthy ACT Honour Walk

The honour walk now boasts more than 80 recipients.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann prosecutor concedes he should have made ‘political conspiracy’ backtrack clearer, inquiry hears

Shane Drumgold admits he should have clarified that he no longer held those views

The New Daily

Lehrmann prosecutor grilled on advice to Lisa Wilkinson

The ACT's top prosecutor believes he warned Lisa Wilkinson against giving a Logies speech about Brittany Higgins, but conceded he should have been clearer.

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Raw Politics: A Budget of bits, a coalition of chaos

This week on the Raw Politics podcast: Grant Robertson's eye-of-a-needle Budget's narrow political options, plus ACT's disciplined caucus amid chaos

The Guardian - AU

Lisa Wilkinson disputes Bruce Lehrmann prosecutor’s claim she was warned over Logies speech

Wilkinson says Shane Drumgold did not tell her publicity over the case posed risk to the trial, contradicting ACT director of public prosecutions

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Senate stoush over Labor’s housing bill; Lehrmann inquiry twist; and Google launches AI chatbot in Australia

War of words between Labor and Greens over housing affordability future fund bill devolves into personal attacks

ABC News

ACT's top prosecutor says he was wrong to suspect federal political interference in Bruce Lehrmann case

Shane Drumgold, the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions, tells an inquiry he was mistaken to believe federal politicians had interfered with a rape investigation.

The Guardian - AU

Juror responsible for Bruce Lehrmann mistrial also held out on conviction, inquiry told

Prosecutor Shane Drumgold claims the juror who brought in outside research papers on sexual assault was not in favour of guilty verdict

Dublin Live

Patsy Hutch refuses to answer questions over alleged involvement in Regency Hotel shooting

When confronted on the streets of Dublin and asked to comment on Ms Justice Burns findings, Patsy appeared to roll his eyes, and kept on walking - without uttering a word

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Budget reactions; US child shot playing hide-and-seek; and Air New Zealand’s new bunk beds

Labor’s budget criticised as Coalition and Greens say there is not enough cost-of-living help

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