Elizabeth Byrne
Elizabeth Byrne has been a reporter for ABC News since 1987. She began her career in Katherine, Northern Territory, later leading the political coverage from Darwin, before moving to Canberra. Elizabeth has reported on a wide variety of issues spanning federal politics and international issues, and is currently the ABC's High Court reporter.
Latest by Elizabeth Byrne
ACT prisoner who helped start major riot over cigarettes and dessert sentenced to three years in jail
Canberra prisoner George George has been sentenced to three years' jail over his involvement in a major prison riot at the Alexander Maconochie Centre in 2020 which caused more than $1.6 million in damage.
Lisa Wilkinson feared she would have to sell home to pay legal costs of Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case, court documents reveal
Federal Court documents from the costs dispute between Lisa Wilkinson and Network Ten reveal claims she was "almost hysterical" on a call with her boss after learning Bruce Lehrmann planned to sue her for defamation over an interview with Brittany Higgins.
Albanese government asks High Court to take on case of Iranian man refusing to cooperate with authorities
Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus submitted to the court that the case of an Iranian man is now a constitutional issue.
Lisa Wilkinson wins court battle with Network Ten over legal costs incurred by Bruce Lehrmann defamation case
Journalist Lisa Wilkinson wins her battle with Network Ten over who should pay her costs in a defamation case brought by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann.
Network Ten lawyer says Lisa Wilkinson 'inextricably intertwined' with Brittany Higgins after interview on The Project
A lawyer for Network Ten tells the Federal Court she did not suggest high-profile journalist Lisa Wilkinson amend a Logies acceptance speech because she thought she should keep a "consistent" narrative about her interview with Brittany Higgins.
Lisa Wilkinson says she was 'left alone' by Network Ten to fight accusations of 'derailing' rape trial of Bruce Lehrmann
Lisa Wilkinson tells the Federal Court she learned she was being sued for defamation by Bruce Lehrmann from a newspaper article, as she seeks legal costs from Network Ten to cover last year's 20-day trial.
YouTuber to face contempt proceedings after broadcasting Bruce Lehrmann defamation hearing
YouTuber and host of Feminism Debunked Glenn Logan fails to convince a court he should not face contempt proceedings after he broadcast slabs of Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case.
Lisa Wilkinson back in court to chase Network Ten for legal bills run up during Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case
Lisa Wilkinson continues her fight to have Network Ten pay her legal costs from Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case, while former ACT top prosecutor Shane Drumgold begins a challenge to damning findings about his conduct during Mr Lehrmann's prosecution.
Lawyers for Canberra murderer say conviction should be thrown out over unreliable evidence of 13yo key witness
Canberra man Michael O'Connell, who was last week sentenced to 15 years jail for the murder of his partner Danielle Jordan, is hoping to overturn his conviction in the ACT Court of Appeal.
Mining giant blocked from port expansion in High Court win for native title holders
The High Court rules in favour of native title holders in the Northern Territory preventing mining giant Glencore from expanding a critical part of its large zinc and lead mine on the Gulf of Carpentaria.
Canberra man accused of murdering his mother's neighbour dies before facing trial
Lawyers for Kambah man Grant Oldfield tell the ACT Supreme Court their client, who was accused of bashing Douglas Creek to death, died in December.
Head of inquiry into Bruce Lehrmann's prosecution made 65 phone calls to journalists during proceedings, court hears
The ACT's former top prosecutor asks a court to consider Walter Sofronoff's hours of conversations with journalists while he was in the middle of conducting an inquiry into the prosecution of Bruce Lehrmann.
'Your boyfriend is lucky': Canberra doctor's registration torn up after non-consensual breast exam, sexual inappropriateness
Canberra doctor Nathem Al-Naser is banned from providing health services after authorities find he was sexually inappropriate towards two female patients.
Judge gave 'too much weight' to national security in deciding if Bernard Collaery matters should be heard in open court
The protracted battle over secrecy in the now defunct prosecution of lawyer Bernard Collaery is finally over, five years after he was charged with breaching national security laws, with a redacted appeal ruling released.
Judge orders publisher of 'Feminism Debunked' YouTube channel to appear in court over Lehrmann hearing videos
The action comes after nine videos of the defamation hearing, which was live streamed, appeared on the channel.
Owner's AirTag leads ACT police to haul of 21 allegedly stolen e-bikes and scooters
The owner of an e-bike helped lead police to the haul after receiving a notification from the tracking device.
Analysis
analysis:Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial has now wrapped, but a decision isn't expected until well into next year
Enormous volumes of evidence were given in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson, and will now be considered by Federal Court Justice Michael Lee, but a decision isn't expected until well into next year.
Former manager of Brittany Higgins and Bruce Lehrmann 'resisted' pressure to go to police over alleged incident
The former chief of staff in Senator Linda Reynolds's office tells the Federal Court she resisted pressure to go to the police after disclosures from Brittany Higgins about her alleged rape, saying she believed Ms Higgins should have control over the situation.
Analysis
analysis:Lisa Wilkinson's evidence provided compelling viewing as she locked horns with Bruce Lehrmann's lawyers
Maybe it's the celebrity touch, but the public fascination with Bruce Lehrmann's defamation case has only increased this week, as journalist Lisa Wilkinson was cross-examined by Mr Lehrmann's barrister.
Canberra man sentenced to more than 27 years in jail for attacking woman with lit aerosol can
Canberra man Darryl Robertson is sentenced to more than 27 years in jail for attempted murder over an attack on a woman with a lit aerosol can, which left her with serious burns.
'A mother's worst nightmare': Brittany Higgins's mother gives evidence in Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial
Brittany Higgins's mother, Kelly, tells Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial she noticed a marked change in her daughter around the time of the alleged rape, from having a joy of life to being left a "broken soul".
Bruce Lehrmann and Brittany Higgins getting 'quite touchy' in club on night of alleged rape, witness tells court
Lauren Gain worked in the Department of Defence at the time of the alleged rape in March 2019 and has today given evidence to Bruce Lehrmann's defamation trial against Network Ten and Lisa Wilkinson.
'Do not have time to go back': Triage nurse defends not taking 5yo Rozalia Spadafora's blood pressure before her death
An ACT Coroner's Court inquest is considering mistakes made by Canberra Hospital staff that delayed the diagnosis of five-year-old Canberra girl Rozalia Spadafora before her death.
Analysis
analysis:Bruce Lehrmann's defamation action was set to be a re-run of his trial, but some key evidence is being revealed
Brittany Higgins's allegation she was raped by former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann in then-minister Linda Reynolds's office has had far-reaching consequences, and perhaps the most extraordinary part of the tale has been playing out in Federal Court this week.
ABC and Bruce Lehrmann settle defamation case over broadcast of Brittany Higgins's Press Club speech
Before settling, Bruce Lehrmann was due to take on the ABC in the Federal Court in Sydney today. The former Liberal staffer's defamation action against Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson continues.