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Mark Latham claims homophobic tweet ‘enhanced’ Sydney MP’s reputation, was ‘honest opinion’
Defamation 2023-08-08 9:08 pm By Cindy Cameronne

One Nation’s NSW leader Mark Latham has responded to a defamation case by Alex Greenwich by claiming his homophobic tweet was an honest opinion and […]

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Roberts-Smith wants judge to recuse himself from deciding if OSI can see evidence
Defamation 2023-08-07 1:03 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Ben Roberts-Smith has argued a judge should recuse himself from deciding if the Office of the Special Investigator can access his defamation court file, arguing […]

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Linda Reynolds sues Brittany Higgins for defamation over social media posts
Defamation 2023-08-03 10:31 pm By Christine Caulfield

Senator Linda Reynolds has brought action against former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins for social media posts the federal politician claims defame her. The former defence […]

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ABC journalist named in Heston Russell defamation case questioned on credibility of key source
Defamation 2023-08-01 10:28 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has questioned an ABC journalist who is the target of a defamation case by ex-commando Heston Russell if he should have treated a […]

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Seven, Kerry Stokes must hand over emails exchanged with Ben Roberts-Smith’s lawyers
Defamation 2023-07-31 11:39 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Fairfax can see 8,600 emails that passed between Seven’s commercial director and Ben Roberts-Smith’s legal team as it seeks significant defence costs in the accused […]

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Public interest defence not defined by truth, ABC tells court in Heston Russell defamation case
Defamation 2023-07-31 9:26 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation has defended its reporting of alleged war crimes in a defamation case by ex-commando Heston Russell, saying the debate over whether […]

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ABC source for Heston Russell articles told reporter his memory was ‘hazy’, court hears
Sue Chrysanthou 2023-07-28 10:06 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A source for ABC articles over alleged war crimes that are at the centre of a defamation case by ex-commando Heston Russell told reporters his […]

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8,600 emails passed between Seven and Ben Roberts-Smith’s defamation lawyers, court told
Defamation 2023-07-27 1:41 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A “striking” 8,600 emails passed between Seven’s commercial director and Ben Roberts-Smith’s legal team, suggesting the media company was actively involved in the unsuccessful defamation […]

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Judge won’t recuse himself from influencer case over ‘neighbourhood dispute’ remark
Defamation 2023-07-26 11:03 pm By Christine Caulfield

A Federal Court judge has dismissed an application for his recusal on apprehended bias grounds for comments made about the significance of a defamation case […]

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Daily Telegraph defeats defamation appeal of John Ibrahim’s son
Defamation 2023-07-25 11:01 pm By Gareth Baker

An appeals court has dismissed the appeal of Daniel Taylor, son of notorious former Kings Cross nightclub owner John Ibrahim, seeking to revive defamation claims […]

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