Brittany Higgins unavailable to give evidence in Canberra Supreme Court

The former Liberal staffer did not return to the witness stand on Monday in the trial of her former colleague Bruce Lehrmann.

Advocates are calling for sweeping legal changes after the case against Brittany Higgins' alleged rapist was dropped. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch

Key Points

• Brittany Higgins is unavailable to give evidence in the Supreme Court in Canberra on Monday
• The Court has adjourned for the trial of Ms Higgins' former colleague Bruce Lehrmann.

This article contains references to sexual assault.

A trial of the man accused of raping former Liberal Party staffer Brittany Higgins has been temporarily delayed.

The Supreme Court in Canberra was told on Monday Brittany Higgins is unavailable for cross-examination.

Ms Higgins gave evidence for four days last week, in the trial of former colleague Bruce Lehrmann.

Ms Higgins was allegedly raped in Parliament House in 2019.

Mr Lehrmann denies the allegations and has pleaded not guilty to sexual intercourse without consent.

The trial continues.

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