Craig McLachlan defamation trial told media outlets launched 'double-pronged attack'

Australian actor Craig McLachlan is suing the ABC, Fairfax Media, and Christie Whelan Browne for defamation.  (AAP: Dean Lewins)

Craig McLachlan's legal team has accused the ABC and Fairfax Media of launching a "double-pronged attack" against the Australian actor, as the jury trial in his defamation case began in a Sydney court today.