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Appeals court won’t revive defamation claims against AFP commander
Defamation 2025-01-22 11:11 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A Melbourne couple whose defamation claims against an AFP commander were thrown out by a jury has had their appeal rejected.

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Perth solicitor wins $160,000 in defamation case against former clients
Defamation 2025-01-21 4:00 pm By Andy Sidler

A lawyer has won a $160,000 defamation judgment against her former clients over defamatory emails sent to members of the government and the legal profession.

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ExxonMobil sues Andrew Forrest-linked NGO for defamation
Energy & Natural Resources 2025-01-09 6:27 pm By Sam Matthews

ExxonMobil has sued an NGO linked to Andrew Forrest, alleging his company Fortescue has ā€œorchestrated a campaign to competeā€ by funding lawsuits against it.

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Ten, Lisa Wilkinson still locked in dispute over $1.8M in Lehrmann costs
Defamation 2024-12-16 11:06 pm By Cindy Cameronne

Eight months after a judge dismissed a defamation case by Bruce Lehrmann, Network Ten and journalist Lisa Wilkinson are still bickering over her $1.8 million legal bill.

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Ousted Liberal MP awarded $300,000 in defamation case against party leader
Defamation 2024-12-12 2:38 pm By Andy Sidler

Former state Liberal MP Moira Deeming has won $300,000 in damages against Victorian party leader John Pesutto over statements found to have falsely conveyed she had links to neo-Nazis.

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Full Court overturns defamation win for Jarred Hayne supporter
Defamation 2024-12-11 11:13 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The Full Court has thrown out a finding that a supporter of Jarryd Hayne was defamed by a Seven social media post that accused him of spitting at a women who accused the rugby player of rape as she left the courthouse.

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Mayor loses defamation case over Facebook post calling him a ‘crim’
Defamation 2024-12-02 4:05 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

A defamation case over Facebook comments that described the Liverpool City Council mayor as a ā€œgrubā€ and a ā€œcrimā€ has been tossed for failing to pass the serious harm test.

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Former PwC partner settles defamation claim over tax leaks statements
Defamation 2024-11-12 11:29 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A former PricewaterhouseCoopers partner has settled his defamation claim against the firm over public statements that allegedly falsely linked him to its tax leaks scandal in 2023.

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Ex-Demons chair Glen Bartlett settles defamation suit against club execs
Defamation 2024-11-11 2:27 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The former chair of the Melbourne Demons has settled a lawsuit he brought against senior executives of the club over allegedly defamatory statements.

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Fearful of trolling, counsel tapped for Lehrmann wants to stay unnamed
Appeals 2024-11-06 1:47 pm By Sam Matthews

The senior barrister expected to represent Bruce Lehrmann in his appeal of a judgment finding he raped former colleague Brittany Higgins wishes to remain unnamed for now, amid fears of trolling.

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