'Wrong as a matter of logic': Acting DPP addresses criticism of sex offence cases He says it is wrong to think all acquitted people should never have stood trial. The Canberra Times · Aug 28, 2023
'Heavy lifting' for justice system to do as 'deadly woman' sworn in 'It must stop,' the ACT's first Indigenous judge says of her people's suffering. The Canberra Times · Aug 25, 2023
'Oppressive and unfair': Judge's message amid 'unprecedented attention' An inquiry found the Director of Public Prosecutions lied to her in court. The Canberra Times · Aug 7, 2023
Shane Drumgold resigns after sweeping criticisms of his conduct in the Lehrmann case The ACT Director of Public Prosecutions, Shane Drumgold, has resigned in the wake of an independent inquiry’s sweeping criticisms of his conduct in the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann. The Conversation · Aug 6, 2023
'Proud day for First Nations people': ACT to appoint first Indigenous judge Louise Taylor's elevation marks a shift in the structure of the Supreme Court. The Canberra Times · Jul 25, 2023
Calvary withdraws challenge to hospital acquisition terms The healthcare provider can still appeal a court's decision to allow the takeover. The Canberra Times · Jul 7, 2023
Road cleared for Calvary to consider appeal as court reveals why it allowed hospital takeover The court rejected claims a legal requirement for 'just terms' was merely aspirational. The Canberra Times · Jun 23, 2023
Vinnies CEO Sleepout in the ACT raises $780,000 for the homeless It may have only dropped to six degrees but it was still an uncomfortable night. The Canberra Times · Jun 23, 2023
'Not gone smoothly': Judge left with 'no alternative' but to discharge rape trial jury Jurors were sent home just four days into the trial. The Canberra Times · Jun 22, 2023
Doctor 'seems to suggest' alleged killer driver is fit for trial, court told The expert's 'equivocal' report will, however, delay a definitive decision. The Canberra Times · Jun 21, 2023
Legal fight afoot as Calvary Health Care challenges ACT government's takeover bid of Catholic-owned hospital The ACT government remains steadfast in its planned takeover of Calvary Public Hospital as national executives for the Catholic-owned facility follow through on threats of legal action. ABC News · Jun 1, 2023
Govt to continue working to Calvary transition despite legal case The legal action over the hospital's future has begun in the ACT Supreme Court. The Canberra Times · May 31, 2023
Lehrmann trial juror ‘deeply sorry’ for misconduct A juror in Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial who conducted their own research and brought the documents into the deliberation room has apologised for their actions. The New Daily · May 16, 2023
'Go back to sleep': Laughing rapist showed no remorse, judge says The man will be eligible for parole in 15 months. The Canberra Times · May 5, 2023
ABC News · May 5, 2023 Canberra man sentenced to more than three years in jail over rape of co-worker A 28-year-old Canberra man is sentenced to more than three years in jail in the ACT Supreme Court for sexually assaulting a former co-worker and friend.
The Canberra Times · May 3, 2023 Mother of murder trial witness fears death after home invasion Her son had previously given evidence against her assailant.
ABC News · Apr 28, 2023 Canberra rapist Thomas Earle avoids jail time, sentenced to 300 hours of community service ACT Chief Justice Lucy McCallum says Thomas Earle has little to no chance of re-offending, but his victim says she is devastated by the sentence.
The Canberra Times · Apr 28, 2023 'Vile is too gentle of a word': Victim confronts co-worker who raped her The man will have the chance to express remorse before being sentenced.
The Canberra Times · Apr 27, 2023 'I broke into a snitch's house': Teen cleared of murder attacked witness' mum The teenager had not long been released from jail at the time.
The New Daily · Apr 19, 2023 Why is there an inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann trial? Legal experts explain Yet another twist after opening statements in an inquiry into the prosecution of Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins.
The Canberra Times · Apr 19, 2023 'Quite grave': Some reasons for secret jailing revealed, but questions remain Witness J was sentenced behind closed doors four years ago.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 19, 2023 Ex-intelligence officer Witness J’s mother did not know he was in jail, sentencing remarks reveal ACT chief justice calls secrecy ‘anathema to the rule of law’ as sentencing decision finally made public
The Conversation · Apr 18, 2023 Why is there an inquiry into the Bruce Lehrmann trial? Legal experts explain There’s yet another twist in the Bruce Lehrmann saga. On Monday, opening statements were delivered in an inquiry into the prosecution of Lehrmann over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 17, 2023 ‘Media frenzy’ directed at Brittany Higgins carried ‘risk to her life’, said Bruce Lehrmann trial judge ACT chief justice publishes reasons for maintaining suppression orders in a newly released judgment
The Canberra Times · Apr 14, 2023 Veil to finally be lifted on years of secrecy in Witness J case The former intelligence officer was jailed behind closed doors.