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Outgoing Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold SC. Picture by Karleen Minney

The chairman was ultimately persuaded it would not be appropriate.

'Scandalous': Inquiry considered recommending Drumgold be struck off

Bruce Lehrmann and, inset, Shane Drumgold SC. Pictures by Gary Ramage

He has described the contents of a leaked report as 'overwhelming'.

'Dark chapter': Lehrmann reacts to 'alarming' inquiry findings

Bruce Lehrmann, who denies raping Brittany Higgins, inset, at Parliament House. Pictures by Gary Ramage, Karleen Minney

Certain security video from Parliament House was 'not quarantined in any way'.

'Does not exist': Contentious CCTV from night of alleged Higgins rape 'overridden'

Lisa Wilkinson's barrister, Sue Chrysanthou SC, and Bruce Lehrmann. Pictures by Karleen Minney, Gary Ramage

Lisa Wilkinson's counsel asked the Department of Parliamentary Services to explain.

Dept responds to 'concerned' counsel in Lehrmann CCTV stoush

Serial paedophile Maurice Van Ryn outside a Sydney court before he was jailed. Picture AAP

The paedophile showed 'a deliberate and outrageous disregard' for the victim.

'Reprehensible': Former Bega Cheese boss ordered to pay abuse victim $1.4 million

Shane Drumgold SC and Linda Reynolds. Pictures by Karleen Minney, Sitthixay Ditthavong

Linda Reynolds has told an inquiry the DPP caused her 'distress and harm'.

'Unlawfully attacked': Senator claims prosecutor breached her human rights

Director of Public Prosecutions Shane Drumgold SC, Detective Superintendent Scott Moller and Victims of Crime Commissioner Heidi Yates, who were key witnesses at the inquiry. Pictures by Karleen Minney, Gary Ramage

The independent probe has heard nearly a month of extraordinary evidence.

With evidence likely over, this is what happens next at Lehrmann trial inquiry

Bruce Lehrmann's former barrister, John Korn, arrives at the inquiry on Thursday. Picture AAP

He has slammed the suggestion he asked about 'important text messages'.

'Not in my nature': Former Lehrmann lawyer denies discussion with DPP

Bruce Lehrmann, who has discontinued defamation action against News Corp. Picture by Karleen Minney

The former Liberal Party staffer has discontinued court action.

Lehrmann settles defamation claim against News Corp

Brittany Higgins, left, and Detective Superintendent Scott Moller, right. Pictures by James Croucher, Gary Ramage

The former political staffer said senior police were 'not fans'.