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A minister’s office and two different stories: the Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial comes to a close

Brittany Higgins says she was raped. Lehrmann denies it. After weeks of evidence the judge must decide who he believes

The Guardian - AU · Dec 22, 2023

Lehrmann proceedings day 21 – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2023

Bruce Lehrmann defamation trial: ‘can’t be any doubt’ sex occurred on night of alleged rape, court told

Defence lawyer called former Liberal staffer ‘fundamentally dishonest’ as judge said some of Lehrmann’s and Brittany Higgins’ evidence ‘can’t be accepted’

The Guardian - AU · Dec 21, 2023

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Ministers 'covering themselves' after Higgins incident

Two ministers reportedly tried to protect themselves by insisting police be told of Brittany Higgins' alleged rape before she chose to speak up about it.

AAP · Dec 19, 2023

Lehrmann proceedings day 18 – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 18, 2023

Higgins says she couldn't scream during alleged rape

Brittany Higgins has detailed her alleged rape by Bruce Lehrmann and criticised the government response while testifying at his Federal Court defamation trial.

AAP · Nov 28, 2023

Lehrmann accepts he lied in television interview

'The explanation you gave about why you lied was itself a lie.'

The Canberra Times · Nov 27, 2023

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Judge 'not sure why' Wilkinson action in separate court than Lehrmann suits

The TV personality is suing Ten for more than $720K in legal costs.

The Canberra Times · Oct 24, 2023

ABC revives defence in ex-commando's defamation case

An ex-commando's defamation case against the ABC will go to trial as a defence dropped in a "farce" by the public broadcaster two days ago has been reinstated.

AAP · Jul 14, 2023

Van Onselen loses Network Ten contract breach lawsuit

Peter van Onselen breached his contract with former employer Network Ten when he wrote a column criticising their business prospects and management.

AAP · Jul 14, 2023

Sue Chrysanthou to be reprimanded for representing Christian Porter in ABC defamation case despite conflict of interest

NSW Bar Council has resolved to reprimand barrister after finding she engaged in ‘unsatisfactory professional conduct’ after complaint by Jo Dyer

The Guardian - AU · Jul 6, 2023

Van Onselen admits not reading Ten's redundancy terms

Peter van Onselen has been accused in court of breaching his contract with Network 10 by writing a scathing column about its business prospects and management.

AAP · Jun 29, 2023

'Academic' expert concerns Hanson's team in Faruqi suit

High-profile barrister Sue Chrysanthou has shared a Federal Court judge's concerns over expert evidence proposed to support a legal case between two senators.

AAP · Jun 29, 2023

Leaked Higgins texts ‘calculated to pressure witnesses’

Leaked text messages sent by Brittany Higgins could be an orchestrated effort to influence defamation action launched by Bruce Lehrmann, lawyers have argued.

The New Daily · Jun 9, 2023

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The Canberra Times · Jun 9, 2023

Media complicit in 'orchestrated campaign' to 'abuse' Higgins, court told

The court has heard claims of publicity 'calculated to put pressure on witnesses'.

The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2023

‘Calculated’ media campaign being waged amid Lehrmann defamation trial, lawyers for Ten and Lisa Wilkinson allege

Lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann denied involvement and rejected the allegation

The New Daily · Jun 1, 2023

Pauline Hanson denies Pakistan tweet was ‘racist’

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has denied a tweet described as "harmful" and "racist" targeted Green deputy leader Mehreen Faruqi's ethnic origins.

ABC News · May 12, 2023

ACT top prosecutor Shane Drumgold admits he should have done more to correct reporting of Lisa Wilkinson's Logies speech

Media reports at the time claimed journalist Lisa Wilkinson had been given a clear direction from the ACT Director of Public Prosecutions not to give the speech, which her lawyer disputes.

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The Guardian - AU · Apr 21, 2023

The mouse that roared: how a little Australian website stared down Murdoch’s millions

Incensed by an opinion piece, Lachlan Murdoch came at Crikey with guns blazing. But in the end he walked away – for the second time in a week

AAP · Apr 21, 2023

'We won': Murdoch drops defamation suit against Crikey

Media mogul Lachlan Murdoch has dropped his defamation lawsuit against the publishers of Crikey, who have claimed his withdrawal as a victory for free speech.

The New Daily · Apr 4, 2023

‘Ego and hubris’ in Murdoch versus Crikey defamation fight

Lachlan Murdoch was culpable for damage done by Fox News peddling the lie that the 2020 US election was stolen, the publisher of Crikey has claimed.

AAP · Apr 4, 2023

Murdoch 'culpable for Fox News false election lie'

Lachlan Murdoch was culpable for damage done by Fox News peddling the lie that the 2020 US election was stolen, the publisher of Crikey has claimed.

ABC News · Apr 4, 2023

Frustrated judge criticises Lachlan Murdoch, Crikey in court as defamation battle drags out

A defamation battle being waged between media heir Lachlan Murdoch and the publisher of online news site Crikey appears to be driven by "ego and hubris", a judge has declared.

The Guardian - AU · 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

ABC News · Nov 30, 2022

Judge tells Lachlan Murdoch's legal team to 'forget' some legal argument against Crikey

The timeline for Lachlan Murdoch's defamation case against online publication Crikey could blow out after his lawyers sought almost 200 questions be answered by the publisher before the trial gets underway.

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