Why defamation suits in Australia are so ubiquitous — and difficult to defend for media organisations
- Written by: Brendan Clift, Graduate researcher, The University of Melbourne
Richard Wainwright/AAPAttorney-General Christian Porter is suing the ABC for defamation and claiming aggravated damages.
Porter is claiming that an article published last month included false allegations against him in relation to a historical rape. A statement from his lawyer says although Porter was not named, the article made allegations...