Days before judgement was set to be handed down, Australian broadcaster Network 10 has new evidence to add to Bruce Lehrmann's case.

The network has applied to submit this new evidence - the details of which are currently unknown - with a hearing listed for Tuesday afternoon.

Australian correspondent Murray Olds says it's unclear if Network 10 is legally allowed to submit evidence this late into proceedings.

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