ACT government provides $4.3m for inquiry into handling of Bruce Lehrmann case

The inquiry to be headed by Walter Sofronoff will hold as many hearings in public as possible

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The inquiry into the handling of the Bruce Lehrmann case has been handed $4.3m to conduct its work and has signalled it will hold as much of its hearings in public as possible.

The inquiry head, former judge Walter Sofronoff KC, will also be supported by the Queensland silk Erin Longbottom KC and barrister Joshua Jones as senior and junior counsel assisting.

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