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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.

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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

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

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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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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.

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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."

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‘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

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

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.

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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

The Guardian - AU

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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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.

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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

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

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

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.

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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.

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Qantas judge's corporate tip: 'Don't play us for fools'

A judge who will decide the penalty Qantas must pay for illegally sacking 1800 workers has warned the corporate world it must not "play the court for a fool".

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Lord of the Rings says burger chain name shall not pass

The rights holder to a popular fantasy books and films franchise has launched a new bid to to block an Australian vegan burger chain from trademarking its name.

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