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Inquiry into trial of Bruce Lehrmann for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins will have scope to probe political interference

The ACT government says it expects the board of inquiry into the handling of Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial to "vigorously" explore interactions between police and prosecutors.

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Inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case has scope to probe any ‘political influence’

ACT government confirms retired Queensland judge Walter Sofronoff will lead independent inquiry

The Guardian - AU

Former solicitor-general heads Lehrmann case probe

Former Queensland solicitor-general Walter Sofronoff will lead an inquiry into the handling of rape allegations against former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.

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'Motives' of authorities under microscope as parliament rape trial inquiry scope finalised

The ACT government has revealed new details about the scope of the independent inquiry.

The Canberra Times

Morning Mail: Saudis to sponsor Australia’s World Cup, bail prisoner numbers soar, Adani fortune slides

Saudi Arabia’s tourist board to sponsor women’s tournament in Australia; unsentenced people in jail rises 120% in decade; Walter Sofronoff to lead ACT police probe

The Guardian - AU

Walter Sofronoff to lead inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case

Former judge will investigate damning allegations made by prosecutor Shane Drumgold about police conduct

The Guardian - AU

Former Queensland solicitor-general Walter Sofronoff to lead inquiry into trial of Bruce Lehrmann for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

The board of inquiry — the ACT equivalent to a royal commission — will look into the conduct of police and prosecutors during the trial and whether the ACT needs to introduce measures to deal with juror misconduct.

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Linda Reynolds sends formal defamation complaint to Brittany Higgins’s partner David Sharaz

Lawyers for the Liberal senator threaten to take case to WA supreme court as they pursue an apology and damages over tweets

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: defence budget ‘not limitless’, Marles warns; Albanese’s approval dips; Djokovic on fire

Defence minister does not rule out an overseas build of Australia’s first nuclear submarine

The Guardian - AU

ACT close to naming head of Bruce Lehrmann trial inquiry and its scope

Announcement expected next week after trial for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins collapses and DPP alleges ‘inappropriate interference’ in case

The Guardian - AU

TND Newsmakers of the Year, Part 2, 11 to 2

The biggest newsmakers – these are the people who grabbed our attention the most in this turbulent year of 2022.

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Changes to legislation allowing court recordings to be used at retrial should pass, committee says

The laws were introduced to the Assembly last month.

The Canberra Times

Top prosecutor welcomes Lehrmann review

The ACT's top prosecutor says the relationship between his office and police is strong, despite previously raising concerns.

AAP

ACT government to launch Lehrmann inquiry

The ACT government will set up an inquiry into how the criminal justice system responded to the sexual assault allegations made by Brittany Higgins.

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ACT government announces board of inquiry into trial of Bruce Lehrmann for alleged rape of Brittany Higgins

A board of inquiry will examine the conduct of police and the ACT's top prosecutor in the case against former Liberal Party adviser Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of raping his then colleague Brittany Higgins in 2019.

The Guardian - AU

Independent inquiry to be held into handling of Brittany Higgins’ allegations against Bruce Lehrmann

ACT chief minister and attorney general have announced inquiry following claims police pressured director of public prosecutions Shane Drumgold SC not to pursue the Lehrmann case

The Canberra Times

Canberra choir sings out for Brittany Higgins

A Canberra choir with a long activist history has sung out in support of Brittany Higgins in Garema Place.

Reuters

Australian government settles civil claim in parliament rape case

Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has settled a personal injury claim against the Australian government weeks after prosecutors dropped charges against the former colleague accused of raping her while they worked in parliament.

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The Guardian - AU

Brittany Higgins settles personal injury claim against the commonwealth

Lawyers for the former Liberal staffer said she had agreed a settlement after a ‘short mediation’

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Brittany Higgins reaches confidential settlement with the Commonwealth

A lawyer acting for Brittany Higgins says she has settled her claims with the Commonwealth, with the terms to be kept confidential.

AAP

Higgins reaches Commonwealth settlement

Taxpayers will fund an estimated multi-million dollar settlement with Brittany Higgins who launched legal action against her former political employees.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann trial: ACT cabinet examines launching inquiry into handling of Brittany Higgins allegations

Chief minister Andrew Barr says inquiry could examine ‘issues raised by the actions of authorities involved in the Lehrmann trial’

AAP

ACT flags Lehrmann rape trial inquiry

The ACT's attorney-general says he's considering his options regarding an investigation into how the rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann was handled.

The Canberra Times

'Disturbing': Top prosecutor slams senator's conduct during rape trial

Linda Reynolds has denied she contacted Bruce Lehrmann's barrister in an attempt to "coach" his cross-examination of Brittany Higgins.

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Scathing letter alleging police and political interference in Bruce Lehrmann trial made public

A dispute between the ACT's chief prosecutor and the territory's police force is continuing, with the public release of a letter alleging officers interfered in the now-abandoned rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann.

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