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Murdoch v Private Media Pty Ltd (No 4) [2023] FCA 114

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…

Usher v Palmer [2023] QDC 003

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.

Murdoch v Private Media Pty Ltd (No 2) [2023] FCA 1607

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.

Murdoch v Private Media Pty Ltd (No 3) [2023] FCA 1608

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.

Murdoch v Private Media Pty Ltd [2022] FCA 1275

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…