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Legal publisher 'reviewing relationship' with Dyson Heydon
Publisher Thomson Reuters says it is "committed to a zero-tolerance approach toward sexual harassment" which extends to its partners, suppliers and contributors.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
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Quentin Bryce praises 'strength and courage' of Heydon's alleged victims
The former governor-general and sex discrimination commissioner said reports of former High Court justice Dyson Heydon's behaviour were "disturbing".
- by Dana McCauley and Michaela Whitbourn
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'The stakes are so high': Inside the two-year Heydon investigation
Kate McClymont first learned of sexual harassment allegations against Dyson Heydon in late 2017. It took two-and-a-half years to tell the explosive story.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
High Court of Australia
High Court invites 100 former associates to speak to Heydon investigator
The High Court is seeking to track down other former associates who worked at the High Court during Dyson Heydon's 10-year stint.
- by Michaela Whitbourn and Rob Harris
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High Court of Australia
Two High Court judges 'knew of complaints against Dyson Heydon'
A High Court inquiry into allegations of sexual harassment against Dyson Heydon asserts two judges were told of complaints against their colleague.
- by Kate McClymont and Jacqueline Maley
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Sex discrimination commissioner calls for national action on harassment
The legal profession "creates an environment where sexual harassment can happen", Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins says.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
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Mr Heydon, the High Court's judgment is a moral one
Former High Court judge Dyson Heydon and his lawyers should not discount the weight of the judgment against him. The court has accepted that the women accusing him are to believed.
- by Pru Goward
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ACT chief prosecutor asks federal police to investigate Dyson Heydon
The ACT's Director of Public Prosecutions has recommended the Australian Federal Police investigate the former High Court judge over harassment allegations.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
High Court of Australia
'Dirty Dyson': former judge Heydon's nickname at Oxford amid fresh harassment claims
The Herald can now reveal claims about former High Court Judge Dyson Heydon's behaviour extend to Britain where he is the subject of allegations, including inappropriate touching
- by Jacqueline Maley and Kate McClymont
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'Visceral fear': Lawyers threaten Heydon with Human Rights Commission
A lawyer representing three alleged victims of former High Court Justice Dyson Heydon says they will seek compensation from both the federal government and the former top judge.
- by David Estcourt
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Howard stands by Heydon as questions mount over knowledge of alleged harassment
Former prime minister John Howard says he stands by his 2003 decision to appoint Dyson Heydon to the High Court of Australia, amid growing calls to strip the former judge of his honours.
- by Jacqueline Maley, Rob Harris and Kate McClymont