Lawyers for Brittany Higgins had indicated the former Liberal staffer intended to sue the Commonwealth, and ex-ministers Linda Reynolds and Michaelia Cash, for $3m. Follow updates here.
Welcome to Need to Know this Wednesday, December 14. Here are some of this morning’s headlines:: The corporate regulator’s blockbuster case against 11 Star Entertainment officials, the first big case in a decade, puts directors and executives on notice they will be held responsible for wrongdoing.
: A $200 billion ultra-low interest loan facility made available to banks during the coronavirus pandemic did almost nothing to boost business lending as intended, a review has concluded.: Anthony Albanese will meet gas industry representatives ahead of Thursday’s parliamentary vote on a price cap and code of conduct, but is standing firm against threats by Shell and Woodside Energy to defer or reduce investment.
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Higgins, Commonwealth reach settlement in compensation caseLawyers for former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins confirmed they have settled with the Commonwealth after launching a civil case.
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Lehrmann trial outcome shows criminal justice system is workingNo matter the level of sympathy or community support for Brittany Higgins, the basic rights of an accused person must be protected.
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The corporate watchdog is putting lawyers on noticeASIC’s action against 11 Star officials, including former group general counsel Paula Martin, shows that legal advisers are no longer off limits.
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