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Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has not ruled out suing Brittany Higgins for defamation over her rape claim, and Defence Minister Richard Marles says the government is working hard on the complex issue of compensation for victims of alleged war crimes.

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Bruce Lehrmann says he hasn't ruled out suing Brittany Higgins for defamation in first TV interview since being accused of rape

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann says he may still sue Brittany Higgins personally for defamation, in his first television interview since she accused him of raping her at Parliament House in 2019.

ABC News

Bruce Lehrmann says his world exploded after Brittany Higgins allegations

Bruce Lehrmann has broken his silence after being accused of raping Brittany Higgins, saying it was like a "nuclear bomb going off".

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Lehrmann inquiry exposes delicate balance of justice

After 13 days of public hearings, an inquiry is about to consider what went wrong during Canberra's biggest trial in years.

The New Daily

Kerry Stokes’ gamble on Ben Roberts-Smith backfires as Seven bets on Bruce Lehrmann

The former Coalition staffer, who denies claims by Brittany Higgins, will appear on Seven’s Spotlight program on Sunday to tell ‘his side of the story’. Plus: Crikey celebrates a legal win

The Guardian - AU

Lehrmann inquiry head could outline any adverse findings against individuals and institutions within days

An inquiry investigating how the ACT criminal justice system handled Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations has likely finished hearing evidence

The Guardian - AU

Victims of Crime Commissioner tells Bruce Lehrmann inquiry it was her duty to support Brittany Higgins

ACT Victims of Crime Commissioner Heidi Yates says walking into court with the alleged victim during Bruce Lehrmann's trial was one of her statutory duties.

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Higgins’ support person fronts Lehrmann inquiry

Tensions between the right to the presumption of innocence and support for someone who purports to be a victim of crime are under the microscope at an

The New Daily

‘Nothing is off limits’: Bruce Lehrmann’s bombshell interview

The Seven Network has sparked controversy, revealing it has secured the first interview with controversial Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

The New Daily

Man told by court to stay away from Brittany Higgins

A man who has appeared in a NSW court charged with making threats on social media is banned from having contact with Brittany Higgins.

The New Daily

Bleeding talent: secret issue inside police ranks

Retirements, resignations and the lure of an interstate or overseas posting within federal ranks has depleted ACT police.

The Canberra Times

Afternoon Update: Bruce Lehrmann settles with News Corp; Greens racism allegations; and a Snapchat before horror Victorian crash

Media company says settlement involves payment of a portion of Lehrmann’s legal costs only

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation case with News Corp

News Corp and former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann have settled a defamation case over the media firm's coverage of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations.

The New Daily

Bruce Lehrmann settles defamation action against News Life Media

The Federal Court reveals the defamation action of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann against the News Corp media organisation has ended.

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The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann drops defamation case and settles with News Corp over Brittany Higgins reports

The two parties reportedly settled with News Corp saying it had not paid any damages and the articles in dispute would remain online

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Journalists couldn’t have told these important stories without freedom of information requests

From the Drumgold letter to the Dutton au pair controversy, here are some of the things you mightn’t have known without FOI.

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Top cop’s ‘interference’ call in Lehrmann case

An Australian Federal Police commander says he did not mean to imply there was "political interference" in Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Ita Buttrose decries ‘abusive and toxic’ culture; new marine life discovered; and a marriage disrupted by an ex

Comments from the ABC chair follow Stan Grant’s resignation as Q&A host after receiving racial abuse

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The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann inquiry: Senior officer held serious concerns about perceptions of collusion with defence

AFP acting assistant commissioner tells inquiry she was concerned police and defence counsel interactions were feeding ‘conspiratorial ideas of collusion’

The New Daily

Senior cop fronts inquiry on Higgins case file error

A police error which saw former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' counselling notes being provided to the defence team is to be examined

The Conversation

Lehrmann inquiry: what's a director of public prosecutions or DPP? A legal expert explains

Australian public prosecutors are far less visible than defence lawyers, judges and police, yet they are the most powerful actors in the criminal justice system.

AAP

Lehrmann prosecutor 'blurred lines' for police: inquiry

An independent inquiry into how the justice system handled Brittany Higgins' rape allegations is examining why police are confused on when to charge a suspect.

ABC News

Top ACT police investigator was concerned by 'perceptions' officers were colluding with Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers

Commander Joanne Cameron tells an ACT board of inquiry that she warned her officers not to contact Mr Lehrmann's lawyers during his trial.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann investigation team confused about legal test to charge suspect, inquiry told

Emma Frizzell, a senior constable with the Australian federal police, told an inquiry she realised over the past few weeks she was wrong about what was needed to charge a suspect

The New Daily

Police confused about charges test: Lehrmann inquiry

An officer who investigated ex-Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins' rape allegations conceded her understanding of the test to charge a suspect was incorrect.

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