As Linda Reynolds’ defamation trial against Brittany Higgins continues, Peter Dutton is apparently considering suing fellow MP Zali Steggall. Our legal system is out of step with democracy.

The judge in the high-profile defamation case described the saga as an “omnishambles” - and the media are included in that.

Just days before Justice Michael Lee was due to pass down his judgement, Network 10 threw another spanner in the works.

The report makes ‘several serious findings of misconduct’ against former Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold, but also finds the prosecution was properly brought.