4-4-23 / Michael Hodge KC — Media & Defamation
Further interlocutory proceedings in the defamation proceeding between Lachlan Murdoch and Private Media Pty Ltd and its officers and employees. This was an application by the respondents for an extension of time to file defence under r 1.39 of the Federal Court Rules 2011 (Cth). The respondents’ application was on the basis that recent access to material disclosed in United States…
30-1-23 / Michael Hodge KC — Media & Defamation
Further interlocutory application by Mr Murdoch to amend his originating application and statement of claim in relation to the defamation proceeding Murdoch v Private Media Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 1275. In these proceedings, Mr Murdoch also sought to join senior officers of Private Media as respondents. Michael Hodge KC (leading…
22-12-22 / Michael Hodge KC — Media & Defamation
Interlocutory applications regarding the strike out of pleadings and submissions on costs for interlocutory hearings in relation to Murdoch v Private Media Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 1275. Michael Hodge KC (leading C Amato) appeared for the respondents, instructed by Marque Lawyers. The judgment is published here.
22-12-22 / Michael Hodge KC — Media & Defamation
Application for supplementary discovery and interrogatories, as well as an application for joinder and amendment of pleadings in relation to Murdoch v Private Media Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 1275. Michael Hodge KC (leading C Amato) appeared for the respondents, instructed by Marque Lawyers. The judgment is published here.
21-10-22 / Michael Hodge KC — Media & Defamation
The respondent Private Media published an article on its Crickey website mostly concerning evidence given at a United States congressional inquiry into former US President Donald Trump’s apparent role in inciting the storm of the Capitol in the aftermath of his unsuccessful tilt at a second term as president. The article included comments alleging the Murdoch family supported Mr Trump and, as owners of…
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