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Lehrmann deep in the lions' den

Bruce Lehrmann's FCAFC appeal continues today, lawyer referred to Legal Practice Board of Western Australia for AI use in JNE24 v Minister for Immigration and Citizenship [2025] FedCFamC2G 1314.

August 21, 2025

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