Lehrmann proceedings day 20 – as it happened

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Ten's barrister says network does not have to prove if Higgins had to choose between justice and her job

Collins said it is not the burden of Network Ten to establish that there were in fact roadblocks to a police investigation, or that Ms Higgins in fact, had to choose between her career and the pursuit of justice".