Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann will not receive any damages after settling his defamation case over News Corp's coverage of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations.
The settlement was reached on Tuesday, and the Federal Court case dropped against News Life Media and national political editor Samantha Maiden.
The two articles at the heart of the lawsuit remain online with an updated editorial note.
"News.com.au notes that a criminal charge of sexual assault was brought against Mr Lehrmann and later dropped. News.com.au does not suggest that he was guilty of that charge," the note reads.
News has not made any apology or correction.
The media firm will not have to pay any damages to Lehrmann under the settlement but has agreed to pay some of his legal costs.
The law student's defamation cases against Ten, journalist Lisa Wilkinson and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation over their reports of Higgins' allegations remain on foot.
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/canada-prime-minister-justin-trudeau-right-an-aisle-in-a-canadian-grocery-store.jpg?id=56631958&width=1200&height=600&coordinates=0%2C36%2C0%2C36"/><br/><br/><p>After a <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/canada-trump-trudeau-tariffs" target="_blank">30-day pause on proposed tariffs</a>, the North American trade war is back on, and <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/trump-tariffs-legault-quebec" target="_blank">Canada isn't holding back</a>.</p><p>As of today, March 4, 2025, U.S. <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/donald-trump" target="_blank">President Donald Trump</a> has officially imposed a 25% tariff on Canadian exports and a 10% tariff on Canadian energy. North of the border, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made it clear that Canada won't take this sitting down.</p><p>"Canadians are reasonable, but we will not back down from a fight," he wrote in an X post on Monday morning.</p><blockquote class="rm-embed twitter-tweet" data-partner="rebelmouse" data-twitter-tweet-id="1896959387996151944">
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<script async="" charset="utf-8" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js"></script><p>The list of affected goods isn't random, though. It's designed to put economic pressure on American industries while trying to soften the impact on Canadians. </p><p>That said, everyday essentials like groceries, household goods, and vehicles will be affected, meaning you could soon see higher prices at checkout counters.</p><p>Here's an extensive list of goods that will likely see price surges. </p><h2>Full list of U.S. products now facing tariffs in Canada</h2><h4></h4><h4>Food & drink</h4><ul><li>Poultry & eggs – chicken, turkey, duck, and their byproducts</li><li>Dairy – milk, cheese, butter, ice cream, yogurt</li><li>Fruits & vegetables – tomatoes, beans, citrus fruits, melons, berries</li><li>Coffee, tea, spices, and condiments – including ketchup, mustard, and peanut butter</li><li>Packaged foods – pasta, bread, soup, chocolate, cereal</li><li>Alcohol – beer, wine, spirits, and coolers</li></ul><h4>Tobacco & nicotine products</h4><ul><li>Cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco</li><li>Vapes, e-cigarettes, and nicotine patches</li></ul><h4>Personal care items</h4><ul><li>Makeup, skincare, razors, deodorant, and hair products</li><li>Toothpaste and dental floss</li><li>Perfumes and room deodorizers</li></ul><h4>Household & office goods</h4><ul><li>Kitchenware – glassware, utensils, and storage containers</li><li>Furniture – chairs, mattresses, lighting, and storage racks</li><li>Paper products – toilet paper, napkins, stationery</li></ul><h4>Clothing & accessories</h4><ul><li>Shirts, pants, dresses, outerwear, and baby clothes</li><li>Footwear, hats, gloves, and jewelry</li><li>Suitcases, backpacks, and wallets</li></ul><h4>Electronics & appliances</h4><ul><li>Refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers</li><li>Small appliances – blenders, toasters, coffee makers</li><li>Gaming consoles and board games</li></ul><h4>Vehicles & machinery</h4><ul><li>Motorbikes, boats, and drones</li><li>Snowblowers, lawnmowers, and power tools</li><li>Rubber tires</li></ul><h4>Building materials</h4><ul><li>Wood products, plastic packaging, and window fixtures</li><li>Bathroom fixtures, carpets, and textiles</li></ul><h4>Weapons & ammunition</h4><ul><li>Firearms – pistols, rifles, shotguns, air guns</li><li>Ammunition – bullets, cartridges, and pellets</li></ul><p>With tariffs and counter-tariffs now in place, the government encourages Canadians to buy locally whenever possible. If your usual grocery staples or household goods are on this list, you might need to alter your shopping cart.</p><p>To make the transition easier, you can check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/made-in-canada-grocery-items" target="_blank">list of locally-made grocery items to replace US products</a>.</p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em>