The enemy of Conservatism is not Progressives. The true enemy is anything that makes it more likely that people will realise what Conservatives are up to.

How much of what's going on around (for example) #BruceLehrmann and the #VoiceToParliament is Dutton et al following Steve Bannon's tactic to "flood the zone with 💩" ?
https://edition.cnn.com/2021/11/16/media/steve-bannon-reliable-sources/index.html
#Auspol #Propaganda

'Truth' makes comeback in Roberts-Smith and Lehrmann trial twists
https://independentaustralia.net/politics/politics-display/truth-makes-comeback-in-roberts-smith-and-lehrmann-trial-twists,17583

Dr Jennifer Wilson writes:
Australia is a country still reeling from the aftershocks of an L-NP government led by former Prime Minister Scott Morrison — without doubt, the most blatantly deceptive and mendacious leader in our history.

#AusPol #ScottyFromMarketing #ScottMorrison #BenRobertsSmith #BruceLehrmann

@RichForrest2
There are remarkable gaps in Bruce's backstory. That's indicative of far more power and influence than your average (alleged) rapist.

Exactly what has been erased? How does a seeming nonentity wield the sort of power and influence that gets such things erased?
#Auspol #corruption #BruceLehrmann

@MsDropbear @RichForrest2
Oh, I agree.

The rich and powerful have lined up behind a (highly probable) rapist. Why? What does he know that they don't want revealed?

Bruce could be the loose thread that unravels a feculent mess. This saga has a long way to go.
#Auspol #corruption #BruceLehrmann

@RichForrest2
I've seen no evidence to suggest a religious connection. That doesn't negate the possibility.

The Lehrmann name is prominent in the US. I'm told the Tapscotts (Bruce's mother) are influential here in Australia.
#Auspol #corruption #BruceLehrmann

@MsDropbear @RichForrest2
The evidence suggests that Bruce is more than "just another rapist" (JAR). Would anyone be motivated to steam clean the scene of a crime committed by JAR? Would your average JAR have the resources to (apparently) have their online presence forensically cleansed?
#Auspol #corruption #BruceLehrmann

@RichForrest2
A great deal of effort was devoted to preventing conviction. Eventually, the trial was sabotaged (possibly/probably deliberately). Why was so much influence exerted? Who is Bruce Lehrmann?
#Auspol #corruption #BruceLehrmann

Bruce Lehrmann launches defamation lawsuits against Network Ten and News Corp https://www.crikey.com.au/2023/02/08/bruce-lehrmann-defamation-lawsuit-ten-news-corp/ #BrittanyHiggins #SamanthaMaiden #BruceLehrmann #LisaWilkinson #FederalCourt #NetworkTen #newscomau #words_400 #NewsCorp #Justice #Media #News

#BrittanyHiggins received the compensation because her evidence was accepted by those with the power to award the compensation.

If she were lying then why would #Lehrmann's supporters be so keen to avoid a trial?

There's doubt about whether #BruceLehrmann's actions could be proved to be illegal beyond reasonable doubt but the test for compensation is not that high.

#Auspol

#Higgins

RT @Mia__Kennedy
"Now knowing the allegations.. that the ACT Police colluded with Bruce Lehrmann’s defence gives support to my previous articles alleging AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw was and is up to neck in the cover-up attempt."
~ Shane Dowling #auspol #BruceLehrmann
https://kangaroocourtofaustralia.com/2022/12/11/act-police-media-officer-tried-to-help-bruce-lehrmann-by-stopping-the-media-from-naming-him-after-a-court-attendance-notice-was-issued/

RT @PeterWMurphy1@twitter.com

I'm happy to be corrected but Bruce Lehrmann's version of events seems to be: he took Brittany Higgins back to Parliament House, then left her alone, drunk, naked and unconscious in his boss’s office. And he claims he's done nothing wrong?! 😠 #auslaw #justice #BruceLehrmann

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/PeterWMurphy1/status/1600950181335552000

RT @PeterWMurphy1@twitter.com

I'm happy to be corrected but Bruce Lehrmann's version of events seems to be: he took Brittany Higgins back to Parliament House, then left her alone, drunk, naked and unconscious in his boss’s office. And he claims he's done nothing wrong?! 😠 #auslaw #justice #BruceLehrmann

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/PeterWMurphy1/status/1600950181335552000

Via @marquelawyers: “There are insufficient words for how jaw-droppingly extraordinary this turn of events is. For a DPP to write such a letter, the situation would have to be extreme. It requires an immediate public inquiry with compulsive powers.”

Prosecutor alleges police ‘aligned with defence’ in Bruce Lehrmann case and claims ‘inappropriate interference’ https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/08/bruce-lehrmann-trial-brittany-higgins-dpp-director-public-prosecution-shane-drumgold-act-police #BruceLehrmann #ACT #DPP #AFP #BrittanyHiggins #Auspol

More interesting stuff from Canberra DPP regarding ACT police (Australian Federal Police) misconduct in the trial of #BruceLehrmann over the "alleged" #rape of #BrittanyHiggins.

Excellent read from #crikey

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/dec/08/bruce-lehrmann-trial-brittany-higgins-dpp-director-public-prosecution-shane-drumgold-act-police?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other

There are so many cans of worms, Bruce Lehrmann is opening with a potential law suit that it will look like an explosion at the Heinz factory in the spaghetti department. #brucelehrmann

Women, sexual assault and the justice system - important article by Julia Quilter in the wake of the #BruceLehrmann trial. "This case and its conclusion also remind us that, 40 years on, the mission to transform sexual assault trials, and rid them of rape myths that work profoundly to the disadvantage of victims of sexual violence, remains unfinished."

https://www.smh.com.au/national/attacks-on-higgins-outside-court-were-something-new-inside-it-not-so-much-20221202-p5c3a1.html

#BruceLehrmann trial: Attacks on #BrittanyHiggins outside the courtroom were something new. Inside it, not so much

The defence’s mission is to paint each #Rape victim as a liar, based on persistent #rapeMyths, known myths, proved inaccurate by research, but common fare in courts to protect rapists. Outrageous and unacceptable.
- see the most common research about Barriers to Justice for victims of sexual offending in next toot

https://www.smh.com.au/national/attacks-on-higgins-outside-court-were-something-new-inside-it-not-so-much-20221202-p5c3a1.html

RT @MargaretHollin1@twitter.com

'Liberal senator #LindaReynolds has admitted she requested transcripts of Brittany Higgins's evidence in the ACT Supreme Court trial of #BruceLehrmann'

#auspol
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-17/michaelia-cash-linda-reynolds-witness-bruce-lehrmann-rape-trial/101541706

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/MargaretHollin1/status/1598966795884728320

The welbeing of the survivor should always come first. Hopefully this case can still facilitate wider dialogue on justice reform

RT @hughriminton@twitter.com

The prosecutor’s comments on the decision to call off a retrial in the #BruceLehrmann rape trial are worth hearing for yourself. @10NewsFirst@twitter.com #BrittanyHiggins

🐦🔗: https://twitter.com/hughriminton/status/1598460629043785728

RT @hughriminton
The prosecutor’s comments on the decision to call off a retrial in the #BruceLehrmann rape trial are worth hearing for yourself. @10NewsFirst #BrittanyHiggins