Bruce Lehrmann has launched litigation targeting a corruption watchdog and federal minister. Photo: Steve Markham/AAP PHOTOS

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.

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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 o

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