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Lehrmann sues Ten: Christian Porter allegations 'triggered me to come forward', Brittany Higgins says

Brittany Higgins says she first chose to reach out to Lisa Wilkinson about her alleged assault after allegations of impropriety were levelled at then-attorney general Christian Porter.

Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lehrmann together at a Canberra bar on the night of the alleged rape. Picture: 7 Spotlight
Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lehrmann together at a Canberra bar on the night of the alleged rape. Picture: 7 Spotlight

Court has adjourned for the day in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson. Recap the main points from court below.

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Ellie Dudley
Ellie DudleyLegal Affairs Correspondent

Ellie Dudley is the legal affairs correspondent at The Australian covering courts, crime, and changes to the legal industry. She was previously a reporter on the NSW desk and, before that, one of the newspaper's cadets.

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