Bruce Lehrmann 'received anonymous threatening emails' In the days before he was publicly alleged to have raped Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann says he received anonymous, threatening emails from a strange address. AAP · Mar 24, 2023
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. ABC News · Mar 24, 2023
Bruce Lehrmann told employer ‘false allegations’ had not hurt his ability to lobby effectively, documents show List of ‘friendly’ journalists and other media personalities Lehrmann was ‘outraged’ at also among evidence submitted to the court The Guardian - AU · Mar 24, 2023
Afternoon Update: emotional PM reveals voice question; police knock Lidia Thorpe to the ground; and a new long-distance kissing machine Anthony Albanese fought back tears as he revealed the wording of the referendum question The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2023
Bruce Lehrmann fights to keep defamation actions alive Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann unreasonably waited to file his defamation cases over reports on rape claims by Brittany Higgins, a judge has heard. The New Daily · Mar 23, 2023
Texts show it was unreasonable for Bruce Lehrmann not to file defamation claim within year, defence says Lehrmann denies receiving legal advice that he would not be criminally prosecuted and says delay was to avoid risk of prejudice The Guardian - AU · Mar 23, 2023
Bruce Lehrmann asked friend 'You got any gear?' in text message on night of Higgins interview Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann asked one of his friends "You got any gear?" in a text message on the night an interview with Brittany Higgins was aired on Network Ten when she alleged she'd been raped in Parliament House. ABC News · Mar 17, 2023
Bruce Lehrmann asked friends ‘got any gear’ on day rape allegations reported, messages tendered in court reveal Federal court releases WhatsApp and text messages sent the day that News Corp and Network Ten first reported Brittany Higgins’s rape allegations The Guardian - AU · Mar 17, 2023
Afternoon Update: Albanese fires back at Keating over Aukus criticism; global banking fears; and US threatens to ban TikTok PM says Keating’s acerbic attack on the Aukus program ‘diminish him’ as Malcolm Turnbull joins chorus of criticism The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2023
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. ABC News · Mar 16, 2023
‘Outraged’ Bruce Lehrmann breaks silence on Higgins case Ex-Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has given evidence in court for the first time in a case related to the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023
Bruce Lehrmann tells court he fabricated conversations with lawyer about plans to take defamation action Lehrmann tells court a text saying ‘I’m up for millions’ was to placate his girlfriend, not due to a plan to sue The Guardian - AU · Mar 16, 2023
Lehrmann sure of ‘millions in defamation’ from reports Before being charged, Bruce Lehrmann told his girlfriend he could get "millions in defamation" over media reports about the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. The New Daily · Mar 16, 2023
Lehrmann sure of 'millions in defamation' from reports Before being charged, Bruce Lehrmann told his girlfriend he could get "millions in defamation" over media reports about the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins. AAP · Mar 16, 2023
The Guardian - AU · Mar 8, 2023 Bruce Lehrmann to argue defamation proceedings delayed by legal advice, mental health and court case Lehrmann is suing Network Ten and News Corp, and reporters Lisa Wilkinson and Samantha Maiden, for defamation outside the usual 12-month time limit
ABC News · Mar 8, 2023 Network Ten files defence in defamation case, including questions media outlet says it sent to Bruce Lehrmann Network Ten lays out its defence in defamation proceedings brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann over an interview on The Project alleging the rape of Brittany Higgins.
The New Daily · Mar 8, 2023 Networks seek to prove rape in Lehrmann defamation defence Network Ten and News Corp will seek to prove Bruce Lehrmann raped his then-colleague Brittany Higgins in its defamation defence.
AAP · Mar 8, 2023 Ten seeks to prove rape in Lehrmann defamation defence Network Ten will seek to prove rape allegations made by Brittany Higgins as part of its defence to Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 7, 2023 Ten and News Corp aim to prove Brittany Higgins’ rape allegations in defamation case The media outlets, which are being sued by Bruce Lehrmann, say their teams took great lengths to verify the story
The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2023 Afternoon Update: Monique Ryan lost confidence in Sally Rugg, court hears; racial tensions in Hawaii; and fruits and veggies to buy in March Friday’s court hearing contained fresh revelations about the breakdown of Ryan and Rugg’s relationship
The Guardian - AU · Mar 3, 2023 Bruce Lehrmann could face cross-examination in two weeks over Lisa Wilkinson defamation case timing Exclusive: Federal court is expected to sit on 16 March for a preliminary hearing that will focus on the significant delay in filing the claim
The Guardian - AU · Mar 2, 2023 Bruce Lehrmann v Lisa Wilkinson: what is the defamation case about and how might it play out? What is Lehrmann claiming? And what arguments will broadcaster Wilkinson use to defend herself?
The Guardian - AU · Mar 1, 2023 Morning Mail: greenwashing crackdown, Lisa Wilkinson defence revealed, Australia rout India The ACCC has uncovered a spike in dubious claims about environment-friendly and sustainable products; journalist sets out how she will defend defamation case
ABC News · Mar 1, 2023 Lisa Wilkinson to rely on qualified privilege in defamation case brought by Bruce Lehrmann Journalist Lisa Wilkinson will rely on qualified privilege to defend herself in a defamation case brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.
The New Daily · Mar 1, 2023 Lisa Wilkinson’s legal team responds to Bruce Lehrmann defamation action Bruce Lehrmann has accused news organisations of being "recklessly indifferent to the truth" over rape allegations made by Brittany Higgins.