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Head of inquiry into Lehrmann prosecution gave report to selected journalists before ACT chief minister

ACT says it remains ‘extremely disappointed’ Walter Sofronoff released report to media outlets

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Lehrmann intends to sue ACT government; China scraps barley tariffs; and Aussie horror film a US hit

Bruce Lehrmann says he intends to sue the ACT government over alleged flaws in his prosecution

The Guardian - AU

Sofronoff defends giving inquiry report to two journalists before govt

The ACT government is 'extremely disappointed' in Sofronoff's actions.

The Canberra Times

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Bruce Lehrmann Announced He’s Now Going To Sue The ACT

“I’m not interested in becoming a millionaire, but I do want to perhaps get on with my life and maybe buy a house.”

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Sofronoff remains silent over leaked board of inquiry report

The jurist has stayed tight-lipped about his decision to leak his own report.

The Canberra Times

New school in Kenny to be named after activist and Wiradjuri woman

The school is set to open in 2024.

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Findings from the Sofronoff inquiry into the handling of the Bruce Lehrmann rape trial were published by The Australian newspaper despite being under strict embargo, and the housing crisis and financial stress forces more than 1600 people into homelessness each month.

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ACT temperatures almost 2 degrees warmer than average in July: BOM

The warmer and drier than average weather is likely to continue, experts said.

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ACT elections at risk of foreign interference, corruption: experts

E-voting opens territory elections to risk due to 'unverifiable votes'.

The Canberra Times

'A great idea': NCA, ACT government weigh into Parkes Way tunnel vision

The government is investigating options to upgrade Parkes Way.

The Canberra Times

'I may never work again': Lehrmann set to sue ACT

'I do want to perhaps get on with my life,' the former Liberal staffer says.

The Canberra Times

Head of inquiry into Lehrmann prosecution released report to media without authorisation

Walter Sofronoff KC provided copies under embargo to ABC and the Australian, but ACT spokesperson said release ‘affected the inquiry process’

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Drumgold in the dark on Lehrmann inquiry report; remains found after army helicopter crash; and Lizzo’s dancers speak out

The ACT’s top prosecutor says he could not respond to the findings as he had not yet seen the report

The Guardian - AU

Board of inquiry released Sofronoff report without ACT govt authorisation

The ACT will now release the report formally early next week.

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The Guardian - AU

Shane Drumgold did not see Sofronoff inquiry findings before media leak

Australian Federal Police Association is also calling for immediate release of report, saying there is no point in ‘hiding or sugarcoating’ findings

The Canberra Times

'No sugar coating it': Police call for report's immediate release

Report finds ACT police acted with professionalism 'from day one'.

The Guardian - AU

ACT inquiry finds decision to prosecute Bruce Lehrmann was justified but DPP failed in key areas

The report, which the ACT government has not yet released publicly, found Shane Drumgold breached his duties on multiple occasions

The Canberra Times

Big questions need answering from the Sofronoff inquiry

After Drumgold's spectacular own-goal, our government has serious questions to answer.

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'Dark chapter': Lehrmann reacts to 'alarming' inquiry findings

He has described the contents of a leaked report as 'overwhelming'.

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Inquiry savages Shane Drumgold

ACT chief prosecutor Shane Drumgold is reportedly accused by the Sofronoff inquiry of having ‘knowingly lied’ during the Bruce Lehrmann rape case, and the Finance Department spent $32,000 on an external consultant to get advice on external consultants.

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Weston aged care facility development to 'align with industry best practice'

Ensuites and changes for smoother care transitions are included in the application.

The Canberra Times

Drumgold knowingly lied to court, 'preyed on' junior lawyer: inquiry

The inquiry's chairman was reportedly 'disturbed' by the DPP's actions.

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India look to give final touches to Asian Games preparation in ACT

World number four India are the highest ranked side in the tournament and will open their campaign against China at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Stadium here, which will host a major event for the first time since 2007. Read further on Dynamite news:

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ACT govt to crack down on same-day alcohol delivery

The government is considering laws to limit delivery hours.

The Canberra Times

Procurement needs to change after 'disappointing' $76m HR project: Barr

The Chief Minister said it made sense to strengthen the procurement board.

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