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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

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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.

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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 Independent UK

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

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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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Taylor Auerbach says he was shunned and vilified after Seven’s statements about his role in securing Thai massage for Lehrmann

In new claim against Seven, Auerbach disputes statements made by the network to journalists from news.com.au and the ABC

The Guardian - AU

Judge used ‘arguably archaic’ definition of consent in Lehrmann defamation case, Wilkinson argues

Journalist argues that Justice Michael Lee should have found an ‘intentional rape’ had taken place

The Guardian - AU

Justice Lee finally exits Lehrmann proceedings as Wilkinson fails in last-ditch costs claim

Federal court justice says now hopefully ‘some element of common sense can break out’ after end to long-running case. Plus: AFL viewers cop an eyeful

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Wilkinson drags Higgins Logies speech back to spotlight

Veteran broadcaster Lisa Wilkinson is challenging a finding that she acted improperly when making a trial-delaying speech about Brittany Higgins' alleged rape.

The Guardian - AU

Bruce Lehrmann appeals against federal court finding he raped Brittany Higgins

Former Liberal staffer says sexual assault described by judge ‘substantially inconsistent’ with violent rape portrayed on The Project

The Guardian - AU

Lisa Wilkinson challenges finding she acted unreasonably in broadcasting Brittany Higgins’ rape allegation

Justice Michael Lee found the journalist, along with her then employer Network Ten, didn’t establish qualified privilege defence

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Ten to pay Lisa Wilkinson $1.1m in Lehrmann legal costs

Network Ten has agreed to pay star journalist Lisa Wilkinson more than $1.1 million to cover her legal costs of defending a defamation case by Bruce Lehrmann.

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Court loss for accused Pinochet agent over extradition

A Chilean woman who later worked as a Bondi nanny is fighting extradition back to her homeland to face historical allegations of kidnapping and torture.

The Guardian - AU

Would you advise a loved one to report a sexual assault? It’s a question that exposes a failing justice system

In the lead-up to the report of an Australian government review into justice responses to sexual violence, our series asks why the system retraumatises victims and delivers poor outcomes

AAP

'Misleading' Toyota could hit vehicle owners' wallets

Toyota's allegedly misleading statements about engine defect repairs may financially impact vehicle owners who are part of a class action against the auto firm.

Evening Standard

Tesco urges Government to deliver clear plan to support farming transition

Chief commercial officer Ashwin Prasad said the industry needs a clear vision for sustainable agriculture.

The Guardian - AU

Qantas to pay $120m to more than 1,800 baggage handlers illegally sacked during pandemic

Level of compensation – and looming penalties – mean cost of airline’s outsourcing saga has ballooned past budgeted figure

AAP

Ten and Wilkinson urged to resolve Lehrmann costs spat

The judge who dealt Bruce Lehrmann's defamation blow has lost his wish to wrap Ten and Lisa Wilkinson's dispute about legal costs of the case before Christmas.

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Court loss for Hayne backer who spat at rape accuser

A court has found a supporter of Jarryd Hayne was not defamed by assertions he spat at the footballer's alleged rape victim, overturning a previous ruling.

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