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Deeming retreats from evidence about rally organiser’s Proud Boy links
Ousted Victorian Liberal Moira Deeming has admitted in her case against party leader John Pesutto that she was aware of a controversial rally organizer's far right links earlier than claimed.
Deeming denies extremist claim, admits calling gender ed program ‘sleazy’
Expelled Liberal politician Moira Deeming has admitted calling a gender education program "sleazy, unnecessary drivel" penned by "paedophilia apologists" but denies her views are controversial.
Pesutto defamation case kicks off with secret recording of key meeting
Secret audio of a critical meeting in the lead-up to Moira Deeming's expulsion from the Victorian Liberals kills party leader John Pesutto's defamation defence, a court has heard.
PNG lawyer settles defamation case against ABC over $117M fraud allegations
Lawyer Samson Jubi has settled his defamation case against the ABC over stories he claims accused him of defrauding $117 million meant to benefit villagers after PNG’s largest mine disaster. 
Judge questions Jarryd Hayne supporter’s defamation appeal
A judge has questioned whether a Jarryd Hayne supporter who won a $35,000 defamation judgment against Seven should tie the court's resources up in an appeal.
Citing courtroom ‘chemistry’, judge won’t allow remote evidence in Pesutto defamation case
The former deputy leader of the Victorian Liberal Party will be required to give evidence in person in a defamation case against party leader John Pesutto by expelled party member Moira Deeming, with a judge noting the importance of cross-examination "chemistry" where credibility is at issue.
Moira Deeming claims she was bullied in Liberal party meeting over anti-trans rally
Victorian Liberal party leader John Pesutto's credit will be at issue in defamation proceedings brought against him by expelled party member Moira Deeming, who alleges she was "piled upon" during a party meeting over an anti-trans rally she attended.
Bruce Lehrmann hires new lawyer in defamation appeal
Bruce Lehrmann has secured new representation for his appeal of his failed defamation case against Network Ten over its coverage of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations, as he seeks to stay a $2 million costs order against him.
Ten agrees to $1.3M haircut on legal costs won against Bruce Lehrmann
Network Ten has won $2 million in costs against Bruce Lehrmann in his failed defamation case over the broadcaster's coverage of Brittany Higgins' rape allegations, after agreeing to a substantial haircut on its $3.7 million legal bill.