10-3-23 / Rob Anderson KC — Media & Defamation
An application for leave pursuant to s 118(3) of the District Court of Queensland Act 1967 to appeal the orders of Judge Porter KC dismissing an appeal from a defamation trial in the Magistrates Court. The issue concerned principally the defence of honest opinion and whether the Judge in the…
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…
19-1-23 / Rob Anderson KC — Media & Defamation
Rob Anderson KC appeared for the plaintiff, instructed by the plaintiff himself. The judgment is published here.
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.
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