Wilkinson ‘Advocated for Her Views’ in Brittany Higgins Story: Judge

Lisa Wilkinson was ‘eager to assist’ Brittany Higgins ‘for personal reasons and ignored that the story was ’fraught with danger', Justice Lee said.

Barrister Sue Chrysanthou KC (left), and television host Lisa Wilkinson depart the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney on April 15, 2024. AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

Former TV host Lisa Wilkinson and the Project producer Angus Llewellyn did not properly investigate the story told to them by Brittany Higgins, but a Federal Court judge has upheld Channel 10’s defence of truth.

The TV network was the subject of a defamation action brought by former political advisor Bruce Lehrmann.