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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Paul Karp Chief political correspondent

Sue Chrysanthou to be reprimanded for representing Christian Porter in ABC defamation case despite conflict of interest

Sue Chrysanthou outside court
Sue Chrysanthou has been found to have engaged in ‘unsatisfactory professional conduct’ in regards to representing former MP Christian Porter in defamation proceedings against the ABC despite a conflict of interest. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP

The barrister Sue Chrysanthou is to be reprimanded by the Bar Council for “unsatisfactory professional conduct” related to her decision to represent Christian Porter in defamation proceedings against the ABC.

Guardian Australia understands the governing body of the New South Wales Bar Association made the decision on 8 June after a complaint from Jo Dyer.

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