The crucial questions arising from Brittany Higgins’ civil claim | The Australian Brittany Higgins’ civil claim for close to $3m against the commonwealth will likely be paid without ever reaching a courtroom. But taxpayers deserve answers. By JANET ALBRECHTSEN The higher Brittany Higgins’ settlement, the worse the former Morrison government looks. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Gary
Day: 11 December 2022
Higgins saga’s unsatisfactory end
Higgins saga’s unsatisfactory end | The Australian Brittany Higgins arrives at court. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Gary Ramage 12:00AM DECEMBER 10, 2022 The rule of law, including the presumption of innocence and the right to a fair trial, is one of Australia’s fundamental values, along with democracy and free speech. It sets our nation apart from totalitarian
TOP COP URGES RAPE TRIAL PROBE INTO DPP
JANET ALBRECHTSEN – STEPHEN RICE The Australian The Australian The ACT’s chief police officer has signalled he wants the planned public inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann’s rape trial to examine the behaviour of Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold SC and an alleged contempt of court by Brittany Higgins, as the rift between Territory police and