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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

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Details of Monash IVF review to remain secret – as it happened

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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

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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

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Lehrmann claims cops destroyed evidence of innocence

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will not face a trial on two counts of rape until at least 2026 amid claims police kept evidence on a faulty hard drive.

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Lehrmann's solicitor slams police after court loss

Bruce Lehrmann's solicitor has taken aim at police after withdrawing a bid to prove that officers had illegally recorded calls with his former legal team.

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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

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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

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'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.

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Mark Latham’s alleged behaviour in parliament is a sign of a toxic political culture for women – and that’s a much bigger problem to fix

Chris Minns and his opposition counterpart are the only ones who can drive broader change and improve workplace culture

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Morning Mail: Bradley Murdoch dead at 67, warning to Labor over inequality, the $1 housing blueprint

The notorious outback killer of British backpacker Peter Falconio has died in custody of throat cancer; NSW plan to speed up home building

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Lehrmann claims he was stalked by Daily Mail journalist

A lawyer for Bruce Lehrmann alleges the former Liberal staffer was stalked by a journalist from the Daily Mail, with his mental health suffering as a result.

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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.

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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.

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Lehrmann fight to halt rape trial set for court hearing

A lawyer for Bruce Lehrmann has applied to halt the former Liberal staffer's trial on rape charges and claimed police have illegally recorded conversations.

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Lehrmann seeks to halt rape trial over police conduct

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has asked a court to declare police "illegally" recorded his previous lawyers' phone calls ahead of his rape trial.

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Bruce Lehrmann pleads not guilty to car-stealing charge

Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of raping fellow former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins, has pleaded not guilty to stealing a four-wheel drive.

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Corruption watchdog clears Brittany Higgins' $2m payout

A Liberal senator has lashed out after a watchdog found there was "no corruption issue" with a $2.4 million settlement paid to former staffer Brittany Higgins.

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Federal watchdog finds ‘no corruption’ in $2.4m settlement to Brittany Higgins after alleged rape

National Anti-Corruption Commission concludes ‘no inappropriate intervention’ by Labor over payment to Liberal staffer following alleged Parliament House assault

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'Shroud of secrecy': Lehrmann seeks unredacted texts

A lawyer for ex-Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann, who is accused of two counts of rape, claims the investigation into the case is "shrouded in secrecy".

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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.

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Taylor Auerbach motivated by ‘hate’ of former Seven colleague when he leaked texts about Lehrmann, network alleges

Seven’s defence to Auerbach’s lawsuit alleges he previously engaged in ‘unethical’ conduct in Steve Jackson’s presence, and later leaked material to discredit the ex-Spotlight producer

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Lehrmann lawyer 'missing evidence' ahead of rape trial

Bruce Lehrmann's solicitor has told a court there were at least nine witnesses' statements and "important" CCTV footage yet to be provided by prosecutors.

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Nothing to see here, Press Council says after News Corp tabloids’ front-page undisclosed advertorial gassing up fossil fuel

No breach, self-regulatory Australian Press Council rules; plus BBC embarks on big bureau expansion

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Producer claims Seven lied about Lehrmann massage

Details of Bruce Lehrmann's luxury lifestyle paid for by Seven have been revealed in court documents as an ex-producer sues the broadcaster for defamation.

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