Brittany Higgins responds after $315k defamation loss Brittany Higgins has used social media to reach out to her ex-boss Linda Reynolds after losing an expensive defamation battle with the former senator. AAP · Aug 26, 2025
Almost a year after the Reynolds v Higgins defamation trial wrapped, the verdict is due Judge to weigh five weeks of evidence to determine if Brittany Higgins defamed Linda Reynolds in 2022 and 2023 with a series of social media posts Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Guardian - AU · Aug 26, 2025
‘Australia’s most hated man’: five key moments from Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation appeal Lawyer’s lack of defamation experience leads to strange scenes in court as four-year legal battle comes to abrupt end The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2025
Appeal judges ‘struggle to understand’ case by Bruce Lehrmann’s lawyer over distinctions in rape Zali Burrows told she has had ‘plenty’ of opportunity to consider issue in case despite repeated requests to adjourn early The Guardian - AU · Aug 21, 2025
Ten accused of fabricating Bruce Lehrmann 'whodunnit' Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson withheld Bruce Lehrmann's identity to manufacture a mystery and boost ratings, a court has been told. AAP · Aug 20, 2025
Bruce Lehrmann has become a ‘national joke’ and can’t afford barrister for defamation appeal, his lawyer says Former Liberal staffer’s lawyer begins three-day appeal hearing by apologising to justices for her client’s failure to appoint an experienced barrister The Guardian - AU · Aug 20, 2025
Details of Monash IVF review to remain secret – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2025
Lehrmann called 'national joke' on return to lion's den Already ridiculed over a failed lawsuit, Australia's "national joke" Bruce Lehrmann is challenging findings he likely raped colleague Brittany Higgins AAP · Aug 19, 2025
Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case against Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson is back in court. Here’s what to know The former Liberal staffer is appealing against a ruling that he raped Brittany Higgins on the balance of probabilities The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2025
'Transparent' Lehrmann inquiry head corrupt, court told An ex-judge who leaked a report into Bruce Lehrmann's rape prosecution was corrupt despite claims he acted in the public interest, a judge has heard. AAP · Jul 21, 2025
Lehrmann files anti-corruption complaint over rape case Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims "political bias" from a state government could have led to him being charged with two counts of rape. AAP · Jul 9, 2025
Lehrmann inquiry boss's win before corruption appeal A former judge who led an inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann has scored a win in his bid to challenge findings that he engaged in corrupt conduct. AAP · Jul 2, 2025
Bruce Lehrmann pleads not guilty to car-stealing charge Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of raping fellow former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, has pleaded not guilty to stealing a four-wheel drive. AAP · Jun 19, 2025
Linda Reynolds alleges Mark Dreyfus had conflict of interest despite Nacc ruling nothing ‘inappropriate’ about Higgins settlement Outgoing Liberal senator files updated statement of claim to federal court as she sues commonwealth in effort to ‘vindicate and restore her reputation’ Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2025
AAP · Jun 12, 2025 Corruption watchdog clears Brittany Higgins' $2m payout A Liberal senator has lashed out after a watchdog found there was "no corruption issue" with a $2.4 million settlement paid to former staffer Brittany Higgins.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2025 Federal watchdog finds ‘no corruption’ in $2.4m settlement to Brittany Higgins after alleged rape National Anti-Corruption Commission concludes ‘no inappropriate intervention’ by Labor over payment to Liberal staffer following alleged Parliament House assault
The Guardian - AU · Jun 5, 2025 Brittany Higgins warns of #MeToo backlash and urges Labor to ‘transform’ how Australia handles sexual assault Higgins decries pushback against ‘the very idea that sexual violence deserves to be taken seriously’ in first speech since returning to public life
The Conversation · Jun 1, 2025 Three years after the Jenkins report, there is still work to be done on improving parliament culture Three and a half years ago, then-sex discrimination commissioner Kate Jenkins’ Set the Standard report was handed to federal parliament, commissioned after Brittany Higgins’ allegations of sexual assault in Parliament House, which had shocked the public and politicians alike. Since then, work has been underway to implement its 28 recommendations.
Pedestrian.tv · May 28, 2025 Senator Fatima Payman Slams Alleged ‘Inappropriate’ Behaviour From Male Parliamentary Colleague "I told this colleague, 'Hey, I'm drawing a line, mate', and moved on to making a formal complaint."
AAP · May 28, 2025 'Call it out': senator alleges inappropriate behaviour Independent senator Fatima Payman has formally complained about a male colleague for sexually suggestive comments, urging others to stand up for themselves.
AAP · May 20, 2025 Brittany Higgins slams anti-discrimination law pause Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has blasted a state's decision to pause landmark anti-discrimination law changes.
AAP · Apr 8, 2025 Producer claims Seven lied about Lehrmann massage Details of Bruce Lehrmann's luxury lifestyle paid for by Seven have been revealed in court documents as an ex-producer sues the broadcaster for defamation.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 8, 2025 Judge used ‘arguably archaic’ definition of consent in Lehrmann defamation case, Wilkinson argues Journalist argues that Justice Michael Lee should have found an ‘intentional rape’ had taken place
AAP · Mar 26, 2025 Ex-defence minister pleads not to abandon Ukraine Retiring Liberal senator Linda Reynolds has used her final speech in parliament to draw a line in the sand over support for Ukraine against Russia's invasion.
AAP · Mar 25, 2025 Producer in Bruce Lehrmann TV tell-all sues Seven Seven has been accused of defamation by an ex-producer who helped sweeten the deal with Bruce Lehrmann ahead of a tell-all interview responding to rape claims.