Defamation
Pauline Hanson did not defame sexual harasser, court rules
An appeal court overturned former senator Brian Burston’s $250,000 defamation win and said he had repeatedly inflicted “unwanted and unwelcome verbal and physical sexual behaviour” on two female staff members.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
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Costs fight delayed in Roberts-Smith case as Nine seeks Seven documents
Ben Roberts-Smith’s key supporters at Seven West Media may resist handing over documents revealing their involvement in his failed defamation case, the Federal Court has heard.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Linda Reynolds’ defamation case against David Sharaz gets trial date
Justice Marcus Solomon said he was setting the trial dates far in advance to avoid “skirmishes” between the two parties from developing “a life of their own”.
- by Holly Thompson and Jesinta Burton
Hadley’s million-dollar fight with wanted Sydney developer Jean Nassif
Radio 2GB is seeking a court order forcing Jean Nassif or related companies to pay security for its legal costs before he can continue his defamation case.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Latham says he ‘enhanced’ MP’s reputation with allegedly defamatory comments
The NSW One Nation leader is defending a defamation suit brought against him by Sydney MP Alex Greenwich, using a new public interest defence.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Heston Russell grilled in court over ‘fake’ document given to ABC
The former commando was questioned by the ABC’s barrister about a document he sent to one of the broadcaster’s journalists in 2021.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
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Linda Reynolds sues Brittany Higgins for defamation over Instagram post
The Liberal senator has made good on her threat to sue for defamation over a social media post accusing her of harassment.
- by Jesinta Burton
ABC made inaccurate claim, reporter tells ex-commando’s defamation trial
The broadcaster issued an erroneous press release about a story at the centre of Heston Russell’s defamation case, senior ABC journalist Mark Willacy has said.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
‘Crazy laws’: ABC journalist took aim at ex-commando’s defamation suit
Senior ABC Investigations journalist Mark Willacy told the Federal Court he did not write about former commando Heston Russell.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Stokes forced to reveal communications with Roberts-Smith’s lawyers
Ben Roberts-Smith’s key supporters at Seven West Media must hand over thousands of documents showing their involvement in his failed defamation case.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
‘Shocking breach’ of ethics: ABC journalist grilled during ex-commando’s defamation trial
Investigations journalist Mark Willacy has defended his journalism during a testy hearing as former commando Heston Russell sues for defamation.
- by Michaela Whitbourn