Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial postponed to allow time to find barrister

Oct 23, 2026, 06:43 AM· 1 hour ago· Original: EN

The looming rape trial of former Liberal Party staffer Bruce Lehrmann has been postponed amid a bitter courtroom clash between lawyers.

Bruce Lehrmann's rape trial postponed to allow time to find barrister to represent him

In short:

Bruce Lehrmann had been scheduled to face trial on November 2 this year on two counts of rape alleged to have occurred in Toowoomba, west of Brisbane, in October 2021.

The Brisbane District Court on Friday heard that his solicitor Zali Burrows had encountered difficulty locking down a barrister to represent him for the trial and an adjournment was required.

What's next?

The argument was accepted by Judge David Kent, with a next mention scheduled for November 2.

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