If this is the best corruption we can sniff out, this commission is worthless This commission is a luxury we can't afford. The Canberra Times · Jul 27
'Ripped apart': why Shane Drumgold still thinks a lot about Brittany Higgins, Bruce Lehrmann The former DPP speaks out. The Canberra Times · Jun 29
The Australian throws 4,000-word tantrum at press council ruling as Drumgold waits for just one: sorry Murdoch newspaper spits the dummy at press watchdog. Plus: some odd headlines about Michael Rowland’s ABC departure The Guardian - AU · Feb 26
Lehrmann inquiry head Walter Sofronoff loses bid to overturn ‘serious corrupt conduct’ finding Former judge did not prove the ACT integrity commission’s findings of his ‘dishonesty, bad faith and partiality’ were without evidence, court finds The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2025
Sofronoff knew ‘destructive’ potential of leaking confidential documents to Australian and ABC journalists, court hears Former Queensland judge knew material he disclosed to reporters posed significant risk to then-ACT director of public prosecutions’ career, court told The Guardian - AU · Jul 22, 2025
Walter Sofronoff had no ‘corrupt, dishonest or malicious motive’ in leaking Lehrmann inquiry report, lawyer argues Former Queensland judge ‘believed he was acting in the public good’ when he leaked report on Bruce Lehrmann’s prosecution to journalists, court hears The Guardian - AU · Jul 21, 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
Judge appeals corrupt conduct finding in Lehrmann case A retired judge who led an inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann is challenging a report by a corruption watchdog that he engaged in corrupt conduct. AAP · May 20, 2025
Former judge's corrupt conduct appeal hits snag Former senior judge Walter Sofronoff's bid to shed a corrupt conduct finding over his handling of a Bruce Lehrmann inquiry could be tossed out before it begins. AAP · Apr 1, 2025
Justice Lee finally exits Lehrmann proceedings as Wilkinson fails in last-ditch costs claim Federal court justice says now hopefully ‘some element of common sense can break out’ after end to long-running case. Plus: AFL viewers cop an eyeful The Guardian - AU · Mar 21, 2025
Lehrmann inquiry head Walter Sofronoff to challenge finding he engaged in ‘serious corrupt conduct’ Lawyers for former judge say he has filed application with federal court disputing lawfulness of ACT Integrity Commission report The Guardian - AU · Mar 20, 2025
Afternoon Update: Lehrmann inquiry head’s ‘corrupt conduct’; chilling footage of Sydney school murderer; and stranded astronauts return home Investigation probed whether Walter Sofronoff acted corruptly by leaking his final report on the Lehrmann trial to select journalists The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2025
AAP · Mar 19, 2025 Lehrmann probe head committed 'serious corrupt conduct' A former judge engaged in serious corrupt conduct leaking an inquiry report sparked by the prosecution of former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 19, 2025 Lehrmann inquiry head Walter Sofronoff engaged in ‘serious corrupt conduct’, review finds Investigation by ACT Integrity Commission finds Sofronoff’s disclosure of confidential material to journalists amounted to corrupt conduct
The Canberra Times · Oct 16, 2024 'That was a mistake': Barr admits he should not have appointed Sofronoff Chief Minister made the admission during a leaders' debate.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 24, 2024 Albrechtsen more interested in a ‘fair’ Lehrmann trial than Higgins’ alleged rape, columnist tells News Corp event Opinion writer from The Australian tells colleagues much of the media appear to have applied ‘believe all women’ only to Brittany Higgins
The Guardian - AU · Sep 11, 2024 ‘I’ll send you the transcript’: emails and texts between head of Lehrmann inquiry and News Corp columnist revealed Message chain shows Walter Sofronoff sent transcripts and ‘strictly confidential’ information to Janet Albrechtsen
The Canberra Times · Sep 10, 2024 Supreme Court publishes messages between Sofronoff and News Corp Texts and emails between Sofronoff and The Australian revealed.
The Canberra Times · May 15, 2024 Canberra police officers sue Drumgold for $1.4m The officers say Drumgold accused them of 'acting disgracefully'.
The Canberra Times · May 13, 2024 Walter Sofronoff's actions 'may constitute corrupt conduct': watchdog An investigation into the board of inquiry chair's actions is underway.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 26, 2024 ‘Climate denial’ ad pulled from The Australian after being labelled ‘deceptive’ Advertisement from IPA-linked Climate Study Group claimed fossil fuel use would not damage the environment. Plus: Janet Albrechtsen holds forth on the importance of not taking sides
The Canberra Times · Apr 19, 2024 Bruce Lehrmann's trail of destruction through the ACT Harsh spotlight exposed cracks. How are they being patched?
AAP · Apr 5, 2024 Surprise twist after inquiry into Lehrmann prosecution Corruption allegations have been made against the former chair of an inquiry tasked with investigating the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.