The man who was involved in a high-profile rape case taking place in Australia’s Parliament House is now embroiled in another rape accusation in Queensland.
Bruce Lehrmann, 28, has been identified as the unnamed man charged with two counts of rape in January, weeks after he attended an ACT court over accusations he raped former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins.
The revelation came after the Queensland Supreme Court refused to grant Mr. Lehrmann a non-publication order at 5 p.m. on Oct. 26, allowing media outlets to name him.
Changes To Queensland’s Law
Under Queensland law, individuals charged with certain sex offences can have their identities protected if they are not committed to stand trial.
However, new laws in October have allowed alleged sex offenders to be identified, bringing Queensland in line with most other states and territories in Australia.
Under the changes to Queensland’s Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act, the alleged victim, the defendant or the prosecution have the right to submit a non-publication order to the court.
