Overview

• Lehrmann filed a Federal Court application seeking taxpayer-funded legal representation for a National Anti‑Corruption Commission matter following a June 2024 raid on his home.
• He named NACC Commissioner Paul Brereton and Special Minister of State Don Farrell as respondents, appearing in court to advance the claim himself.
• Justice Brigitte Markovic ordered an amended application by October 1 and set a directions hearing for October 15 to resolve who the correct respondents are.
• Lawyers for the NACC and the Commonwealth argued the commissioner is not the appropriate party to sue and said funding questions should be directed to the Attorney‑General.
• Lehrmann said he incurred substantial legal costs after being told assistance was available, alleged the raid was unlawful, and noted the probe was reported to involve sensitive submarine documents.