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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.

ABC News · Jun 20, 2022

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.

ABC News · Jun 19, 2022

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.

The New Daily · Jun 15, 2022

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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.

ABC News · Jun 7, 2022

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.

AAP · Jun 2, 2022

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.

AAP · May 31, 2022

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.

ABC News · May 31, 2022

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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’

The Guardian - AU · May 25, 2022

'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.

The Conversation · May 21, 2022

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

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The Guardian - AU · May 7, 2022

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.

Pedestrian.tv · Apr 29, 2022

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

The Guardian - AU · Apr 29, 2022

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.

ABC News · Apr 29, 2022

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.

AAP · Apr 29, 2022

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Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022

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.

ABC News · Apr 27, 2022

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.

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2022

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.

The Conversation · Apr 10, 2022

View from The Hill: an election fought on the political low ground

This election is a contest between a desperate prime minister and an opposition leader who sometimes looks as though he has been promoted beyond his capability.

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AAP · Apr 4, 2022

Parly staffers to log after-hours access

Federal government staffers who visit Parliament House after hours will be monitored in a new trial, with bosses able to opt out of receiving information.

ABC News · Apr 1, 2022

Decision on future of Bruce Lehrmann's trial over alleged rape of Brittany Higgins to be handed down next week

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann, who previously pleaded not guilty to raping Brittany Higgins, have applied for a stay on the charge in the ACT Supreme Court, which could put an end to any future trial.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 29, 2022

Australia’s 2022 federal budget: what we found in the fine print

Away from the big-ticket items, some smaller spending reveals odd priorities or important areas that have been overlooked

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2022

‘They all play hard’: what happened when Kimberley Kitching came to Canberra?

After a six-year upper-house career, the Labor senator’s sudden death has prompted an outpouring of grief – and recrimination

Pedestrian.tv · Mar 16, 2022

The Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Brittany Higgins Wants To Indefinitely Delay The Trial

Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyers argued it was impossible for their client to receive a fair trial because of the way media publications reported on the allegations against him.

ABC News · Mar 16, 2022

Lawyers for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins seek to halt trial, shut down media reporting

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann, the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins in Parliament House, are seeking a permanent stay on the case — which, if successful, means Mr Lehrmann would be unlikely to ever face trial.

The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2022

Bruce Lehrmann to apply to stop trial over alleged sexual assault of Brittany Higgins

Defence lawyer also tells court he will ask Australian media companies to remove certain articles related to the case and will seek a court order if they fail to comply

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