Western Sydney University, Queensland University of Technology and University of Canberra … Research on news consumption habits of 10 to 17 year olds … News sources reduced in wake of social media ban for under 16 year olds … Around a quarter of young people report ban has had a significant impact on social media use … Editor Stephen Murray reports … more
Moore v Martin
Supreme Court of NSW … Court declines to hold preliminary hearing to determine serious harm issue … Action brought by father against daughter over claims of criminal behaviour made on WhatsApp and orally … Primary application to have libels heard in separate hearing … Consideration of Lachaux in determining serious harm … Separate hearing for libels “decidedly unattractive” … Editor Stephen Murray reports … more
Kerry v NSW Ice Skating Association Incorporated
Supreme Court of NSW ... Interlocutory dispute in proceeding brought by Winter Olympian Brendan Kerry against NSW Ice Skating Association ... Dispute over administration of interrogatories ... Interrogatories go to issues in dispute over relationships with minors ... Need to connect with times and places identified in defence particulars ... Editor Stephen Murray reports ... more
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Charlotte MacInnes v Rebel Wilson
Federal Court of Australia ... Tenth day of hearing in proceeding brought by actress Charlotte MacInnes against actress and director Rebel Wilson ... Closing submissions for MacInnes and Wilson ... Accusations of lying and creating division levelled against Wilson ... Wilson denies serious harm to MacInnes' reputation ... Editor Stephen Murray reports ... more
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Kyle Sandilands & Ors v Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation Pty Ltd & Anor
Federal Court of Australia … Shock jock Kyle Sandilands files reply to defence by former employer Australian Radio Network (ARN) … Pleads broadcaster publicly exploited and monetised his on- and off-air clashes with co-host Jackie “O” Henderson … Accepts description of his conduct but disputes characterisation of it as bullying and serious misconduct … Editor Stephen Murray reports … more
Farm Transparency International Limited v The Game Meats Company of Australia Pty Ltd
High Court of Australia … Argument in appeal over Full Federal Court decision holding a constructive trust in copyright exists over covert recordings obtained after trespass … Animal rights group argue principle from Lenah Game Meats overstated … Abattoir submits damages alone are inadequate … Human rights group and journalists group urge caution over copyright … Editor Stephen Murray reports … more
Nasser Mashni & Ors v Herald & Weekly Times Pty Limited & Ors
Federal Court of Australia ... Justice Timothy McEvoy declines to continue interim pseudonym orders for applicants in Racial Discrimination Act action against News Corp Australia outlets ... Applicants of Palestinian-Australian origins ... Orders sought on personal safety and proper administration of justice grounds ... Concerns affidavit evidence did not make out grounds ... Editor Stephen Murray reports ... more
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Charlotte MacInnes v Rebel Wilson
Federal Court of Australia ... Seventh day of hearing in action brought by actor Charlotte MacInnes against actor/director Rebel Wilson ... Wilson faces second day of cross-examination ... Denies account of sexual harassment was created to cause division between MacInnes and producer Amanda Ghost ... Maintains she took action in response to complaint ... Editor Stephen Murray reports ... more
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Charlotte MacInnes v Rebel Wilson
Federal Court of Australia ... Sixth day of hearing in defamation action brought by Actor Charlotte MacInnes against actor and director Rebel Wilson ... Wilson faces cross-examination ... Maintains she is a champion of women ... Denies being behind smear websites ... Concerned about relationship between MacInnes and producer Amanda Ghost ... Editor Stephen Murray reports ... more
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Henderson v Harvey
NSW Court of Appeal ... Self-represented wildlife carer wins appeal over rulings he was in contempt when breaching consent orders restraining him from repeating imputations pending hearing ... Proper construction of orders in light of context and circumstances ... Orders said to be ambiguous in any event ... Editor Stephen Murray reports ... more
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Al Muderis v Nine Network Australia Pty Ltd (Costs)
Federal Court of Australia ... High profile surgeon Dr Munjed Al Muderis ordered to pay costs of lost defamation action against Nine Network on partial indemnity basis ... Knowledge of truth of publications and conduct of trial factors in orders ... Costs to be paid on lump sum basis ... Al Muderis wins stay on costs pending appeal ... Editor Stephen Murray reports ... more
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Jacqueline Henderson & Anor v Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation Pty Ltd & Anor
Federal Court of Australia … Australian Radio Network (ARN) files defence in proceeding brought by presenter Jackie “O” Henderson … Pleads that business services agreement between ARN and Henderson and her services company falls outside Fair Work protections … Denies taking adverse action over complaint letter … Editor Stephen Murray reports … more