Bruce Lehrmann was found by a Federal Court to have raped Brittany Higgins based on the balance of probabilities.

Lehrmann's defamation lawsuit against Network 10 and Lisa Wilkinson was dismissed by Justice Michael Lee.

The judge criticized Network 10 for conduct that delayed Lehrmann's criminal trial, specifically referencing Wilkinson's speech at the Logies.

Lehrmann had pleaded not guilty to sexual intercourse without consent, but the charge was dropped over concerns for Higgins' mental health.

Brittany Higgins has acknowledged the court ruling indirectly by highlighting an inquiry into justice responses to sexual violence.