Bruce Lehrmann makes last-ditch legal effort to appeal defamation loss Former Liberal staffer alleges initial findings against him were ‘compromised’ in latest chapter of high-profile legal case The Guardian - AU · Jan 6
Lehrmann escalates 'compromised' rape finding fight A finding Bruce Lehrmann raped Brittany Higgins in Parliament House was infected by a judge doing his own research, the nation's highest court has been told. AAP · Jan 6
The Brittany Higgins' saga and its trail of destruction Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lehrmann are household names five years after a rape claim that smashed reputations, lined lawyer pockets and made waves nationwide. AAP · Dec 27, 2025
Bruce Lehrmann an ‘inspiration’? Only to litigants whose cases have crashed and burned Lehrmann failed to retrieve what was left of his well-munched hat when he appealed against the defamation judgment that found he raped Brittany Higgins The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2025
Five takeaways from Bruce Lehrmann’s failed defamation case appeal What the appeals judges said about the former Liberal staffer’s knowledge of Brittany Higgins’ lack of consent and the reasonableness of Lisa Wilkinson’s journalism The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2025
Bruce Lehrmann knew Brittany Higgins didn’t consent, federal court rules as it dismisses defamation appeal Former political staffer was seeking to overturn 2024 ruling by federal court judge which found on the balance of probabilities he raped colleague Brittany Higgins The Guardian - AU · Dec 2, 2025
Lehrmann's multimillion-dollar bill after second loss Ex-political staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been left with a seven-figure legal bill after losing two high-profile battles against findings he is probably a rapist. AAP · Dec 2, 2025
View from The Hill: Two women intent on vindication ensure Higgins affair haunts Labor The extraordinary Brittany Higgins saga, probably one of the biggest Australian political scandals of our time and devastating for multiple people, returned this week to the margin of public attention when one of the legal cases was in the Federal Court. The Conversation · Nov 28, 2025
Stage set for court battle by Brittany Higgins' ex-boss Brittany Higgins' former boss is set to face off against the federal government over its alleged failure to protect her in the aftermath of the alleged rape. AAP · Nov 24, 2025
Lehrmann calls for the head of corruption watchdog boss Bruce Lehrmann says the national anti-corruption body's boss lacks the confidence of the Australian people and has called for him to resign or be sacked. AAP · Sep 12, 2025
Workers, union line up for share of $90m Qantas fine A judge is deciding who should get payouts from a $90 million Qantas fine after the airline was ordered to pay the record penalty for illegally sacking staff. AAP · Aug 27, 2025
Brittany Higgins Reacts To Linda Reynolds Defamation Victory With Instagram Statement "I was 24 years old when I was sexually assaulted in Parliament House. Six years have passed – years marked by challenge, scrutiny, and change. I accept that Linda Reynolds' feelings were hurt." Pedestrian.tv · Aug 27, 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
AAP · Aug 20, 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.
The Guardian - AU · 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 19, 2025 Details of Monash IVF review to remain secret – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · 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
The Guardian - AU · 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
AAP · Aug 18, 2025 Qantas sackings 'betrayed Spirit of Australia' values Qantas is being warned it risks losing its place in the national psyche after its latest indiscretion: a $90 million fine for the illegal sacking of workers.
The Conversation · Aug 18, 2025 The ‘wrong kind of sorry’: will a record fine for Qantas deter other companies from breaking the law? On Monday, the Federal Court of Australia handed Qantas a record fine of A$90 million for breaching the Fair Work Act by unlawfully terminating the employment of 1,820 ground workers during the pandemic.
The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025 Airline fined over £43 million for illegally sacking 1,800 workers during Covid pandemic Australia’s federal court ruling calls it the most serious breach of labour laws in the country’s history
The Guardian - AU · Aug 18, 2025 Qantas fined $90m for illegally sacking ground staff as judge describes airline as ‘the wrong kind of sorry’ Lawyer for Transport Workers’ Union calls record penalty the ‘darkest day’ in airline’s 105-year history
AAP · May 21, 2025 Qantas makes mercy plea for illegal sackings 'mistake' Qantas has urged a court to treat its illegal sacking of almost 2000 workers during the COVID-19 pandemic as a mistake and impose a "mid-range" penalty.
AAP · May 20, 2025 Qantas apology for sackings 'wholly hollow' Qantas has maintained a self-righteous attitude in defending its sacking of 1820 workers and its apology this week rings hollow, a court has been told.