Bruce Lehrmann | |
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| Born | June 1995 (age 29) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
| Occupation(s) | Lobbyist, political staffer |
| Known for | Rape at Parliament House (civil finding) |
Bruce Lehrmann (born June 1995) is an Australian former political staffer. He is primarily known to the public for his involvement in the 2021 Australian Parliament House sexual misconduct allegations.
In April 2024, Lehrmann was found at fact in a civil trial to have raped a colleague in Parliament House. The finding was made by Justice Michael Lee at the Australian Federal Court in a defamation trial initiated by Lehrmann against Network Ten and other media operators.
The rape was first alleged publicly in February 2021 by the victim. Lehrmann's criminal trial in October 2022 was abandoned after juror misconduct resulted in a mistrial. A retrial did not proceed due to concerns about the health and welfare of the victim.