Albanese government rejects Bruce Lehrmann’s request for legal funding over corruption watchdog raid on his home

Former Liberal staffer, who denies allegations he misappropriated secret documents in 2019, indicates to court he fears Christmas raids from NaccFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann’s request for financial assistance has been knocked back after his home was raided by the national anti-corruption watchdog.Officials from the National Anti-Corruption Commission searched the 30-year-old’s home in June 2024 over allegations he misappropriated secret documents related to French submarines five years earlier. Continue reading...

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