Despite being on the brink of bankruptcy as a result of court proceedings, embattled former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has lodged legal action against the head of a corruption watchdog and a federal minister.

The legal action was filed by Lehrmann personally at 9.30pm on Thursday under the classification of a "judicial review", which asks the court to review the legality of a governmental decision.

Lehrmann has filed proceedings against the Commissioner of the National Anti-Corruption Commissioner Paul Brereton and federal Special Minister of State Don Farrell.

The nature of the proceedings is unknown as of Monday afternoon, but Lehrmann has been contacted for comment.

Mr Farrell's office declined to comment and the National Anti-Corruption Commissioner said it was inappropriate to

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