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No change to judges' immunity urged despite 'rare case'

The High Court is hearing arguments on judges' immunity from being sued and if a man traumatised behind bars after being wrongly jailed is entitled to damages.

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Torres Strait Islanders ask court to save island homes

Torres Strait Islander elders have made their final arguments in a case challenging the federal government over climate change action.

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Prison terms for bosses, $33m fines over waste cartel

Two top waste firms and their former bosses have been punished for taking part in the "most egregious form of anti-competitive behaviour".

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Judge seeks more immunity in false imprisonment appeal

A judge has challenged court findings that he was not immune from being sued and should pay part of $300,000 to a man wrongfully imprisoned by his orders.

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Govts appeal $300k award for wrongful jailing by judge

The federal and Queensland governments have challenged a court's $300,000 award to a man wrongfully imprisoned by a judge during divorce proceedings.

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The fallout from a recent case has federal circuit judges nervous – but legislating to protect them may be a step too far

The judiciary is already near unaccountable, so how wise is it to rush into extending immunity to cover the facts associated with Salvatore Vasta’s performance?

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Man jailed during routine property dispute wins $300,000 after suing judge over ‘fundamental errors’

Federal circuit court judge Salvatore Vasta made series of basic errors when he locked up man known as Mr Stradford in late 2018, federal court finds

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Just a reminder of how Mark Latham’s last defamation suit went

How might Mark Latham’s defence play out if Alex Greenwich acts on his threat to sue? Thankfully, we have a historical precedent to guide us.

Crikey

Inside Crikey’s defence against Murdoch and the mire of defamation law

Crikey’s legal defence centred on its journalism being in the public interest, which Lachlan Murdoch wanted struck out altogether.

Crikey

Lachlan Murdoch knew Fox News claim of stolen US election was false, Crikey will argue in defamation trial

Publisher’s defence in case brought by News Corp co-chairman relies in part upon Dominion’s US suit against media giant

The Guardian - AU

Crikey given more time to update defence against Lachlan Murdoch as judge loses patience

Crikey owner Private Media has a week to update its defence, which could now include personal correspondence between Murdoch family members.

Crikey

‘Ego and hubris’ in Murdoch versus Crikey defamation fight

Lachlan Murdoch was culpable for damage done by Fox News peddling the lie that the 2020 US election was stolen, the publisher of Crikey has claimed.

The New Daily

Murdoch 'culpable for Fox News false election lie'

Lachlan Murdoch was culpable for damage done by Fox News peddling the lie that the 2020 US election was stolen, the publisher of Crikey has claimed.

AAP

Frustrated judge criticises Lachlan Murdoch, Crikey in court as defamation battle drags out

A defamation battle being waged between media heir Lachlan Murdoch and the publisher of online news site Crikey appears to be driven by "ego and hubris", a judge has declared.

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Crikey

Lachlan Murdoch wins bid to expand defamation case against Crikey

The Fox Corporation CEO has added the Private Media chairman and CEO to his lawsuit, which has been rescheduled to begin on October 9.

Crikey

Murdoch’s defamation case against Crikey might not be heard until 2024

Lachlan Murdoch is seeking to amend his statement of claim to include Private Media chairman Eric Beecher and chief executive Will Hayward.

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Nine accused of 'accosting' cavoodle owner

Nine has been accused of stalking a Sydney barrister's husband as a defamation case over cavoodle custody reports continues.

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Program 'lied' about cavoodle custody spat

A Sydney barrister has said "despicable" reports by A Current Affair lied that she stole Oscar the cavoodle in a custody dispute, damaging her reputation.

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The Guardian - AU

What sort of country are we? That’s the question implicit in Lachlan Murdoch v Crikey

For Australian media, this case is important – it asks whether anyone is free to publish in the public interest a hyperbolic remark about a wealthy media baron

The Guardian - AU

Lachlan Murdoch alleges Crikey hired marketing firm to turn legal threat into subscription drive

News Corp co-chair’s lawyer tells federal court she intends to show Crikey did not republish article for public interest reasons

AAP

Murdoch questions could delay Crikey suit

Lachlan Murdoch's lawyer has sought further information about decisions leading to online news site Crikey republishing an article he claims defamed him.

ABC News

Judge tells Lachlan Murdoch's legal team to 'forget' some legal argument against Crikey

The timeline for Lachlan Murdoch's defamation case against online publication Crikey could blow out after his lawyers sought almost 200 questions be answered by the publisher before the trial gets underway.

The New Daily

‘A tragic comedy about mortality’ and an action flick: Geoffrey Rush is back making movies

Australian actor Geoffrey Rush is set to star in two feature films, including a Groucho Marx production, after a near four-year acting hiatus

The Guardian - AU

Lachlan Murdoch’s legal team loses bid to have parts of Crikey’s defamation defence dismissed

Australian independent publisher’s application to strike out parts of Murdoch’s reply also failed ahead of defamation trial

Crikey

Judge to allow Fox News coverage to be played during Crikey v Murdoch trial

The case will go to trial in March next year.

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