Interlocutory/Case-Management    September 7, 2026

Adrian Portelli v Andrea Michaels & Anor

Federal Court of Australia ... Former SA Minister loses bid to have defamation action summarily dismissed ... Being sued over statements made in connection with a SA woman winning a house in an unlicensed lottery ... Sought summary dismissal over civil immunity ... Also sought transfer of registry ... Summary dismissal bid fails ... Transfer application successful ... Editor Stephen Murray reports ... more

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Injunctions    September 6, 2026

Campbell v McIntyre (No 2)

Federal Court of Australia ... Property developer based in Indonesia succeeds in having interim injunctions against him discharged ... Injunctions were granted ex parte requiring online representations to be taken down ... Applicant's failure to advise court of residence, nature of losses and previous criminal convictions ... Developer fails on set aside and stay applications ... Editor Stephen Murray reports ... more

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Interlocutory/Case-Management    September 6, 2026

Glen Bartlett v Nine Entertainment Co Pty Ltd & Ors

Federal Court of Australia ... Former Melbourne Football Club president Glen Bartlett claims Nine journalist was backgrounded on defamation settlement with club and AFL ... Suing over reports of the settlement ... Issue of extension of time to bring proceeding ... Question of statement of agreed facts and fresh affidavit ... Editor Stephen Murray reports ... more

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Costs    September 6, 2026

Thurston v Fox Sports Australia Pty Limited (No 2)

Full Court of Federal Court of Australia ... Full Court rejects contention that it "slipped" in failing to have matter remitted to trial judge also refer the question of costs ... Appellants obtained partial success in appeal against Nine Network and Fox Sports over racial abuse claims ... Matter concerning Nine remitted to trial judge ... Editor Stephen Murray reports ... more

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Interlocutory/Case-Management    September 3, 2026

Auerbach v Nationwide News Pty Ltd

Federal Court of Australia ... Former producer with Seven, Taylor Auerbach, loses bid to restrain judge and Nationwide News ... Auerbach is suing Nationwide News over report denying allegations he made on Four Corners program ... Claims interview with judge and article in The Australian could prejudice witnesses and frustrate obtaining legal representation ... Claims rejected ... Editor Stephen Murray reports ... more

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Litigation    August 31, 2026

Clark v Perth Flying Squadron Yacht Club (Inc)

Supreme Court of Western Australia … Yacht owner fails in bid to obtain pre-action discovery to identify potential defendants … Arises from allegation yacht was observed speeding in Swan River causing damage to other boats and fixtures … Evidence did not support inference communications were defamatory … No backing or foundation for cause of action … Editor Stephen Murray reports … more

 
Interlocutory/Case-Management    August 30, 2026

Jacqueline Henderson & Anor v Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation Pty Ltd & Anor

Federal Court of Australia ... Dispute over pleadings in action brought by Jackie "O" Henderson against her former employer, Australian Radio Network (ARN) ... ARN says pleadings a matter of fairness to Henderson ... Disputes over discovery ... Access sought for documents concerning internal communications and legal strategy ... Court hears of mooted pairing with Karl Stefanovic with reduced salary ... Editor Stephen Murray reports ... more

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Suppression    August 30, 2026

ABC v A Magistrates Court of Queensland

Supreme Court of Queensland ... Identity of high profile married man continues to be suppressed ... Figure named in connection with extortion attempt brought by woman against her former spouse ... Suppression orders made by magistrate ... Appeal by former spouse and media coalition ... Orders necessary for proper administration of justice ... Editor Stephen Murray reports ... more

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Costs    August 27, 2026

Birenbaum v H & A Nominees Pty Ltd trading as Cairo Takeaway (Costs)

Federal Court of Australia ... Jewish activist ordered to pay cafe's costs on indemnity basis ... Dispute over statements by activist and lawyer following announcement of settlement ... Found to have breached deed of settlement ... Dispute over costs ...Costs consultant's submissions cherry picked findings ...  "Flagrant departure" from overarching purpose ... Editor Stephen Murray reports ... more

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Litigation    August 26, 2026

Hoser v Craig

Federal Circuit and Family Court … Snake catcher loses defamation action against reptile educator … Necessary for trade mark infringement and defamation action to share same substratum of facts for court to hear defamation claim … Similar issues of damage to business reputation … Failure to establish publications caused serious harm to reputation … Editor Stephen Murray reports … more

 
Appeals    August 26, 2026

Singh v Singh Homes

Supreme Court of Victoria Court of Appeal ... Two home builders succeed in appeal over dismissal of defamation action ... Trial judge did not believe serious harm had been established in respect of third party comments to TikTok video ... Supaphien followed on issue of serious harm being viewed on a scale ... Question of damages remitted to trial judge ... Editor Stephen Murray reports ... more

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Serious harm    August 26, 2026

Bashkirtsev v Cook t/as Family Psychology

District Court of NSW … Court orders early determination of serious harm element in action brought by father … Father suing over email prepared by practice manager for a psychology practice … Claims conveys imputation he is not reasonable or trustworthy … Estimate of costs for legally represented defendant … No special circumstances warranting delay … Editor Stephen Murray reports … more