Christian Porter's lawyer cannot act in defamation case against the ABC, court rules

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27 May 2021 0 shares 1 views

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Published 27 May 2021

Christian Porter's chosen lawyer will not continue acting for him in his defamation trial after a Federal Court judge did not rule in his favour.

Porter barrister cannot act in ABC defamation case, court rules

Brisbane Times 27 May 2021

Federal Court Justice Tom Thawley said there was a risk of misuse of confidential information in ordering that Sue Chrysanthou SC..

The ABC's defence has argued former attorney-general Christian Porter is trying to control how a defamation proceeding is reported..

SBS 07 May 2021