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Medibank says allowing OAIC class action-style case could hurt public’s view of court
Medibank has asked a judge to put the kibosh on class action-style proceedings filed with the OAIC, arguing findings inconsistent with those in a class action over its October 2022 data breach could do damage to the public's view of the court.
Fight over competing KFC class actions not yet on the menu
The claims in two class actions alleging fast food giant KFC denied workers rest breaks are substantially similar but not identical, a court has heard, and whether or not the two cases are headed for a battle to survive remains to be seen.
ATO can’t find non-conflicted expert in $173M case over Hilton hotel sale
The ATO has lost its bid for a court-appointed joint expert after it failed to find a witness with legal expertise in structuring hotel sales who was not “commercially conflicted”, with a judge ruling that Hilton should not be prevented from relying on an expert report it already obtained.
Brittany Higgins grilled over dress worn on night of alleged rape
Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins told a court Friday she tried to "reclaim" the dress she wore on the night of her alleged raped by later wearing it to a birthday function for her then boss, Senator Linda Reynolds.
Judge to decide whether Higgins can be questioned about courthouse speech
The judge overseeing alleged rapist Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case against Network Ten and presenter Lisa Wilkinson has deferred a decision about whether accuser Brittany Higgins can be questioned over her speech outside the ACT courthouse after a mistrial was declared in Lehrmann’s criminal case.
Brittany Higgins denies ‘evolving’ evidence about alleged rape
Facing cross-examination for the first time in Bruce Lehrmann’s defamation case, former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has denied she adapted her evidence to suit new information and dismissed the “insulting” proposition that she fabricated the alleged rape by Lehrmann out of fear she would lose her job.
Brittany Higgins details alleged rape by Bruce Lehrmann
Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins has given details about her alleged rape by former colleague Bruce Lehrmann in Parliament House, an event she says left her “completely disconnected" from herself.
Ten flags ‘graphic and distressing’ evidence as Brittany Higgins takes stand in defamation case
Network Ten has foreshadowed “graphic and distressing” evidence from Brittany Higgins, the first of many witnesses that will be called by the broadcaster, including an expert lip reader and toxicologist.
Seven Network has been paying Bruce Lehrmann’s rent, court hears
Kerry Stokes' Seven Network has agreed to pay former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann's rent for 12 months, a court has heard.
Bruce Lehrmann lied to former defence minister Linda Reynolds, trial hears
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has admitted to lying to defence minister Linda Reynolds and in a TV interview aired by Channel 7, on the fourth day of his defamation trial against Network Ten.