Lawyers acting for former political staffer Bruce Lehrmann in his rape case have requested their own “independent forensic IT expert” to examine the complainant’s phone as the matter continues to languish in court.

The matter was due to be listed for an application for a permanent stay of proceedings in Toowoomba, but was last month adjourned to Ipswich due to Mr Lehrmann’s legal team not being ready to proceed.

On Monday, Ipswich District Court was told material relevant to the defence case was still outstanding.

Mr Lehrmann is facing two counts of rape stemming from an alleged incident in Toowoomba, west of Brisbane, in 2021.

He denies the allegations and is fighting the charges.

Solicitor Zali Burrows, representing Mr Lehrmann, told the court there were still outstanding issues wit

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