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Why was Bruce Lehrmann given the all-clear to sue media for defamation? A media law expert explains

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been given the all-clear to continue with defamation proceedings against several media outlets and journalists regarding reporting about Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations.

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Bruce Lehrmann given go-ahead by Federal Court to sue journalists and media outlets over Brittany Higgins interviews

The Federal Court says the former Liberal adviser can proceed with his defamation case after he claimed media interviews identified him as an alleged rapist.

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Australian designer Katie Perry wins trademark lawsuit against singer Katy Perry

A tale of "two teenage dreams" has ended in a nightmare for pop superstar Katy Perry, with one of her companies infringing on the trademark of a Sydney fashion designer.

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Court orders permanent injunction against 'ASX Wolf'

The Federal Court has issued a permanent injunction against a social media influencer who posted stock tips to paid subscribers.

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Carnival defeats norovirus class action pleadings

Carnival has successfully scrapped the pleadings in a class action against the cruise operator over eight outbreaks of the highly contagious norovirus.

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Fate of Bruce Lehrmann defamation cases on the line

Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann is set to learn whether he can continue his defamation lawsuits against Ten and News over their Brittany Higgins rape reports.

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Bruce Lehrmann files defamation claim against the ABC over National Press Club address involving Brittany Higgins

The former Liberal staffer is already suing Network Ten and News Life Media, arguing their stories in 2021 identified him as Brittany Higgins's alleged rapist. Mr Lehrmann maintains his innocence and there are no findings against him.

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Glass smashed as thousands rally in union protests

Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union members have marched through the nation's major cities calling for change.

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De Belin understands NRL stand-down amid Amone concern

Jack de Belin says he understands the need for the NRL's no-fault stand-down rule, despite fearing teammate Talatau Amone would also be sidelined long term.

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‘Ego and hubris’ in Murdoch versus Crikey defamation fight

Lachlan Murdoch was culpable for damage done by Fox News peddling the lie that the 2020 US election was stolen, the publisher of Crikey has claimed.

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Murdoch 'culpable for Fox News false election lie'

Lachlan Murdoch was culpable for damage done by Fox News peddling the lie that the 2020 US election was stolen, the publisher of Crikey has claimed.

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First woman appointed to lead Federal Court

Justice Debra Mortimer is set to become the first woman to head the Federal Court. Announcing the appointment on Friday, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus was

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Debra Mortimer becomes Australia's first female Federal Court chief justice

Melbourne-based justice Debra Mortimer will become the Federal Court of Australia's first female chief justice, following the mandatory retirement of her predecessor, Justice James Allsop.

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As Easter looms, BHP found to have breached Fair Work Act with public holiday rostering

The Federal Court finds BHP was in breach of the Fair Work Act when it rostered workers on for shifts on Christmas Day and Boxing Day in 2019 without consulting them. A lawyer says the judgement could have far-reaching implications.

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Ex-CEO denies stalking model, sues for defamation

The former CEO of one of Australia's peak industry bodies claims he had his reputation ruined by a Daily Mail report that he stalked model Simone Holtznagel.

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Cardiff City news as 'very angry' Vincent Tan speaks out in rare interview

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Bruce Lehrmann told employer he didn't think initial reporting of Brittany Higgins's rape allegations referred to him, court documents show

Court documents reveal Bruce Lehrmann expressed shock when his then-employer told him that he was the person accused of raping Brittany Higgins at Parliament House. Mr Lehrmann says he is innocent and there have been no findings against him.

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Health worker claims 'everyone' took private docs home

Chief health officer Brett Sutton's ex-assistant has launched legal action claiming she was threatened with the sack after taking home confidential documents.

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Former senator takes fight over FOI delays to court

Former independent senator Rex Patrick is suing the Australian Information Commissioner over FOI delays. He claims some were delayed by more than 1000 days.

The Canberra Times

'Got any gear?': Lehrmann wanted to 'get lit' on night Higgins went public

"You got any gear?" he wrote in another text released by the Federal Court.

Reuters

Australian police investigate South African flying school exec over Chinese military training

Australian police are investigating a former British military pilot suspected of involvement in the training of Chinese People's Liberation Army pilots at a flying school in South Africa, a Sydney court was told on Friday.

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The NSW government has argued successfully to remove parts of a Federal Court judgment on Newcastle's container penalties so the state is not prejudiced in any renegotiation of its deal with Port Botany. The full bench of the Federal Court published on Thursday its reasons for rejecting an Australian Competition…

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Bruce Lehrmann appears in Federal Court to argue for more time to sue media companies over Brittany Higgins interviews

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann makes a surprise appearance in the Federal Court as his lawyers argue he should be allowed extra time to sue news outlets over interviews with Brittany Higgins about her alleged rape at Parliament House.

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