Higgins’ story sparks reform conversation
Advocates want reforms to support sexual assault complainants who seek justice after Brittany Higgins' experience showed the personal toll of legal action.
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Qld sex offender security overhauled
Security for Queensland's dangerous sex offenders will be overhauled after the alleged assault of a teenage girl at a residential complex.
Stealthing to be treated as rape in Queensland
Queensland's sexual violence laws will be overhauled to protect victims after a landmark review called for sweeping change.
Prosecution drops Bruce Lehrmann rape case
The man accused of raping Brittany Higgins will not face a retrial because of the impacts renewed proceedings would have on her mental health.
Rape accused cricketer granted bail in NSW
Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has been granted bail with a $150,000 surety while awaiting trial on rape charges in Sydney.
‘Tainted’ child abuse jury discharged
A fractured jury room and allegations of bullying have seen jurors discharged without delivering verdicts in swim coach Paul Frost's child sex abuse trial.
Woman ‘feared’ Sri Lankan cricketer
A Sydney woman has said she "feared for her life" during an alleged sexual assault by Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka after they matched on Tinder.
Bail denied for Sri Lankan cricket star
Suspended Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka has had his bail application denied in a Sydney court, after being accused of raping a woman.
Senior arts figure in Brisbane faces rape and sexual assault charges
A Brisbane man has been accused of using his standing as a senior figure in a performing arts company to offend against boys and men over two decades.
Sri Lankan cricketer on sex assault charge
Police allege Sri Lankan international cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka sexually assaulted a woman in Sydney's eastern suburbs after the pair met for a date.
Prosecutor confirms Bruce Lehrmann retrial
The ACT's top prosecutor has confirmed his intent to proceed with a retrial the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins after juror misconduct caused a mistrial.
Media silence urged on Lehrmann rape trial
The media has been urged to cease reporting on the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins ahead of a new trial.
Higgins and Lehrmann left in trial limbo
Brittany Higgins has been left in limbo after Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial was aborted following the discovery of prohibited material in the jury room.
Brittany Higgins responds after trial ends
Brittany Higgins has broken her silence after jurors in the trial of her alleged rapist were dismissed, and lawyers for Bruce Lehrmann have swiftly responded.
Jury discharged from Bruce Lehrmann trial
A jury has been dismissed in the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, accused of raping Brittany Higgins, due to potential juror misconduct.
Jury discharged from Lehrmann trial
A jury has been dismissed in the trial of a man accused of raping Brittany Higgins due to potential juror misconduct.
Morrison apology cited by Lehrmann defence
A parliamentary apology to women by Scott Morrison was proposed as reason to halt the trial of a man accused of raping political staffer Brittany Higgins.
Lehrmann trial jury given some respite
A jury has indicated it is struggling to reach a verdict in the trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins, with the judge asking it to keep trying.
Jury told not to rush on Lehrmann verdict
A jury in the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has not yet reached a verdict after its third full day of deliberations.
‘Political forces’ in Lehrmann rape trial
A coalition senator has been accused of trying to interfere in Brittany Higgins' rape case because she is politically invested in the outcome of the trial.
Jury told ‘no rush’ on Lehrmann verdict
A jury deliberating in the trial of Bruce Lehrmann, accused of raping former colleague Brittany Higgins, has been told there is no rush or time limit.
Jury to continue on Lehrmann deliberations
Members of the jury will continue considering their verdict in the trial of a man accused of raping his former colleague inside Parliament House.
Deliberations ongoing for Lehrmann verdict
A jury will continue deliberations for a second full day in the trial of the man accused of raping his former colleague Brittany Higgins.
Jury begins deliberating Lehrmann verdict
A jury in the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins has begun its deliberations.
Higgins’ credibility put at trial’s centre
The trial of the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins inside Parliament House could soon be completed as a jury is urged to consider her credibility.
Higgins’ cross-examination ends in emotion
The second week of the trial for the man accused of raping Brittany Higgins ended with her final cross-examination following evidence from other witnesses.
Reynolds quizzed on Higgins’ alleged rape
Senator Linda Reynolds has denied accusations she tried to coach the cross-examination of Brittany Higgins or otherwise interfere at her rape accused's trial.
Morrison’s staff ‘knew about alleged rape’
A former staffer has claimed he spoke to then prime minister Scott Morrison's office about Brittany Higgins' alleged sexual assault within two weeks.
Court hears Lehrmann’s conflicting stories
Bruce Lehrmann told security, police and his boss different reasons for being at Parliament House the night he's accused of rape, his trial jury has heard.
Qld top cop to review all abuse complaints
Queensland's top cop has warned police who abuse, harass or bully their colleagues, promising to go after those whose "values no longer align with us".
Brittany Higgins’ final day in witness box
Brittany Higgins has finished providing evidence in an emotional cross-examination, saying her former colleague physically violated her in Parliament House.