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Bruce Lehrmann told employer he didn't think initial reporting of Brittany Higgins's rape allegations referred to him, court documents show

Court documents reveal Bruce Lehrmann expressed shock when his then-employer told him that he was the person accused of raping Brittany Higgins at Parliament House. Mr Lehrmann says he is innocent and there have been no findings against him.

ABC News

Opposition leaders hold protest in Parliament House complex over Adani issue

NEW DELHI: Several opposition party leaders on Tuesday held a protest in the corridors of Parliament House and raised slogans demanding a joint parliamentary committee (JPC) probe into the Adani issue.

The Times of India

Bruce Lehrmann asked friend 'You got any gear?' in text message on night of Higgins interview

Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann asked one of his friends "You got any gear?" in a text message on the night an interview with Brittany Higgins was aired on Network Ten when she alleged she'd been raped in Parliament House.

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Bruce Lehrmann appears in Federal Court to argue for more time to sue media companies over Brittany Higgins interviews

Former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann makes a surprise appearance in the Federal Court as his lawyers argue he should be allowed extra time to sue news outlets over interviews with Brittany Higgins about her alleged rape at Parliament House.

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Lights on at Enlighten: It's beautiful and a little emotional

The lights switch on for Enlighten on Friday night.

The Canberra Times

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The Canberra Times

Journalist protection overhaul long overdue: attorney

Federal Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus says journalists should not be prosecuted for doing their jobs, amid reforms to press freedom and national secrecy laws.

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Parliament House reopened following police operation over 'suspicious package'

The entrance to Parliant House and the marble foyer were temporarily closed on Friday afternoon.

The Canberra Times

Parliament House 'particular interest' to cyber hackers

Malicious hackers are constantly targeting Parliament House, with the security of the building and electronic devices given to MPs called into question.

AAP

ABC Trailblazer winners head to Parliament House to pitch their big ideas to change regional Australia — as it happened

Thirteen inspiring young Australians have pitched their big ideas to change their regional communities in Parliament House.

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Parliament endorses code of conduct to lift standards

Federal parliament will have a code of conduct for all parliamentarians and staff after the landmark Set the Standard report unveiled widespread misconduct.

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Behrouz Boochani calls for asylum seeker royal commission from inside Parliament House

In defiance of the former government's vow that he would never set foot on Australia soil, refugee and journalist Behrouz Boochani calls for a royal commission into immigration detention, as he stands in Parliament House.

ABC News

Honey is harvested from the bee hives at Parliament House

These bees don't have a sting

The Canberra Times

Bruce Lehrmann lodges complaint against Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold over decision to bring rape case to trial

Former Liberal party staffer Bruce Lehrmann claims the Director of Public Prosecutions was "driven by malice" in charging him over the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins at Parliament House.

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The Canberra Times

Our most read stories of 2022 start off bleak, but there's good news in there, too

There were still key moments where Canberrans came together, showing the community spirit that defines the capital.

ABC News

The Northern Territory's top 20 year 12 students awarded at ceremony at Parliament House

The Northern Territory's Class of 2022 saw almost 80 per cent of eligible students graduate high school. Today, 20 of the top achievers were acknowledged at an awards ceremony held at NT Parliament House.

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LIVE VIDEO: SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav, In Exclusive Interview To Dynamite News From Parliament House, Lambasts BJP Govt On GST Raids In UP

Samajwadi Party National President Akhilesh Yadav on Monday in an exclusive interview to Dynamite News at the Parliament House, cornered the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh on many fronts. Read on for details:

The Canberra Times

From Eugowra to Canberra: nine tonnes of Parliament House granite

It be part of what is hoped will one day be a National Rock Garden in Canberra

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The Guardian - AU

‘Right to be scared’: Brittany Higgins and the harsh realities about justice and power

Former Liberal staffer’s experience after alleging she was raped is an insight into how powerful institutions react when confronted with such allegations

The Conversation

Lehrmann trial discontinued: when prosecution isn't in the public interest

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Shane Drumgold today announced that the charges against Bruce Lehrmann, the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins at Parliament House in 2019, have been withdrawn.

ABC News

Public 'strangers' no more with SA Parliament changing name of lower house viewing gallery

The Stranger's Gallery in the lower house of South Australia's Parliament House has its name changed to be more welcoming after a push by visiting primary school students.

ABC News

Rape charge dropped against Bruce Lehrmann, who was accused of sexually assaulting Brittany Higgins

ACT Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold says the charge will be dropped because it is "no longer in the public interest to pursue a prosecution at the risk of the complainant's life".

AAP

Brush with immortality for ex-PM Abbott

A portrait of former Liberal prime minister Tony Abbott, by artist Johannes Leak, has been unveiled at Parliament House in Canberra.

AAP

Calls for visa permanency for refugees

More than 1000 protesters are set to rally outside Parliament House calling for permanency visas for asylum seekers.

Crikey

Jordan Peterson reveals details of private conversation with Scott Morrison

The conservative firebrand revealed in an impromptu conversation with Crikey what he and the ex-PM discussed at Parliament House yesterday.

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