‘A complete ass’: Judge in Palmer, McGowan trial bemoans state of defamation law

Defamation 2022-02-15 9:38 pm By Sam Matthews | Melbourne

A judge overseeing the closely watched trial in Clive Palmer’s defamation case against WA Premier Mark McGowan has vented his frustrations with the state of Australian defamation proceedings, railing against what he said was the common practice of parties refusing to concede even minor points.