TV Personality Sues Network 10 for Legal Costs in Lehrmann Defamation Case

Lisa Wilkinson expected her employer to cover her legal bill for over $700,000, but claims Network 10 backed out.
TV Personality Sues Network 10 for Legal Costs in Lehrmann Defamation Case
Lisa Wilkinson attends opening night of "Tina—The Tina Turner Musical" at Theatre Royal Sydney in Sydney, Australia on May 18, 2023. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
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Journalist Lisa Wilkinson is suing Network 10, an Australian commercial television network, alleging that the network pulled out of an agreement to cover her legal costs in the Bruce Lehrmann defamation case.

Ms. Wilkinson, a high-profile television presenter, claimed the broadcaster owed her more than $700,000 (US$442,000) in legal expenses after she decided to hire different legal representation.

Nina Nguyen
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Nina Nguyen is a reporter based in Sydney. She covers Australian news with a focus on social, cultural, and identity issues. She is fluent in Vietnamese. Contact her at [email protected].
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