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Why was the Brittany Higgins trial delayed, and what is 'contempt of court'? A legal expert's view on the Lisa Wilkinson saga

The judge in the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, the staffer alleged to have raped Brittany Higgins, ruled on Tuesday, “regrettably and with gritted teeth”, that his trial will need to be delayed.

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Trial Over Alleged Rape Of Brittany Higgins Now Delayed After Lisa Wilkinson’s Logies Speech

The accused was due to stand trial in the Supreme Court on June 27.

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Judge takes aim at Lisa Wilkinson's mention of Brittany Higgins in Logies speech as Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial delayed

Brittany Higgins's accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann is granted a temporary stay on his trial after journalist Lisa Wilkinson, who interviewed Ms Higgins, gave a speech at the Logie Awards on Sunday night.

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NSW budget launches women's statement

NSW Treasurer Matt Kean has used his first NSW budget to deliver the first-ever Women's Opportunity Statement, which will be a feature in years to come.

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Court to decide whether to delay trial of Brittany Higgins's alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann after Lisa Wilkinson's Logies speech

The ACT Chief Justice has warned that some public commentary is not differentiating between allegation and guilt.

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Trial of Brittany Higgins accused delayed after Lisa Wilkinson’s Logies speech

ACT supreme court chief justice ‘regrettably’ postpones trial of Bruce Lehrmann after comments defence claim amount to ‘contempt of court’

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Defence pushes to delay Lehrmann trial

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann, accused of raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, have made a second bid to temporarily delay his trial.

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Lawyers for Brittany Higgins's alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann apply for stay on case after Lisa Wilkinson's Logies speech

Bruce Lehrmann's defence team applies for a second stay on the case, this time claiming Lisa Wilkinson's dedication of her Logie win to Brittany Higgins has invited unwelcome publicity to the trial as it is about to begin.

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A win for representation and a 'cheating' skit were among the memorable 2022 Logie Awards moments

After a three-year break, the Logie Awards came back in 2022 — and with a bang. Hamish Blake won the Gold Logie and the inaugural Bert Newton award, while ABC's Tony Armstrong took home the Graham Kennedy award for best newcomer.

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Revealed: The moments that might have cost Scott Morrison the prime ministership

Labor's National Secretary outlined some key moments that may have cemented voters' perceptions of Scott Morrison – and a Coalition defeat.

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New trial date set for Brittany Higgins's accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann after lack of legal representation caused delay

Bruce Lehrmann's trial will start on Monday, June 27, after a new barrister stepped forward to represent him.

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Brittany Higgins' rape trial delayed

The trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has been delayed until later in June, having previously been set down to start on Monday.

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New lawyer needed for Higgins rape accused

Lawyers for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins have applied to push back the start of Monday's trial, with no barrister available to represent him.

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'Reasons beyond anyone's control' may delay Higgins rape trial

The trial is due to begin next week, but lawyers representing the accused are no longer available.

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Trial of Brittany Higgins's accused rapist Bruce Lehrmann set to be delayed

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann tell the ACT Supreme Court he is unable to find a barrister to represent him by the trial's start date, due to circumstances beyond anyone's control.

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‘Shattered’ Liberals wrangle over future direction in wake of federal election defeat

Some MPs argue against blocking Labor on climate, integrity and women’s issues as conservatives push to stay on ‘sensible centre right’

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'I don't think, I know': how 5 words from the French president triggered a ruinous run on Morrison's character

It really started unravelling for Scott Morrison on All Saints Day, November 1 2021, when French President Emmanuel Macron branded him a liar.

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Albanese says Labor will match Coalition’s IVF pledge ahead of second leaders’ debate – as it happened

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Brittany Higgins’ Alleged Rapist’s Trial Will Go Ahead After His Bid To Delay It Was Rejected

The accused man requested a permanent stay in March.

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Man accused of raping Brittany Higgins loses bid to delay Canberra trial

Bruce Lehrmann, who is pleading not guilty, wanted a temporary or permanent stay on proceedings but the trial is scheduled for June

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ACT Supreme Court dismisses application to halt trial of man accused of raping Brittany Higgins

The ACT Supreme Court dismisses an application to halt the trial of the man accused of sexually assaulting former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins.

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Judge dismisses rape case stay application

ACT Chief Justice Lucy McCallum has rejected an application to halt the case against Bruce Lehrmann, accused of raping former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins.

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Women fed up with flagrant sexism could swing Australia’s election

Women in Australia have endured more than a year of shocking allegations of misconduct from inside their nation’s parliament revealing a culture that has normalized sexual violence and humiliation.

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Brittany Higgins complains that AFP unlawfully disclosed evidence in her sexual assault case to defence team

Protected evidence in the case of a man charged with the sexual assault of Brittany Higgins — including counselling notes and video recordings — was unlawfully disclosed to the defence by the Australian Federal Police, according to a formal complaint to the AFP.

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Women have been at the centre of political debate in the past two years. Will they decide the 2022 election?

After months of speculation, Australians will go to the polls on May 21.

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