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Bruce Lehrmann named in Toowoomba rape charge

Key Points

  • Bruce Lehrmann has been charged with rape, it can be revealed. 
  • The former Coalition staffer is yet to enter a plea.
  • He had lost attempts to suppress his identity.

Bruce Lehrmann can be revealed as the high-profile man accused of rape in Toowoomba.

The former Coalition staffer on Thursday lost a court battle to suppress his identity, after his lawyers raised concerns about him hurting himself if named.

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Liam Walsh writes on investigations and companies with The Australian Financial Review. He has won multiple media awards, worked in Japan and is now based in Brisbane. Email Liam at liam.walsh@afr.com.au

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