The Latest Breaking News from Michael Lee

ABC to pay but no apology for defamed commando

The ABC will end up spending significantly more than $1 million on its failed defence of an ex-commando's defamation case, but its head won't apologise.

AAP · Oct 24, 2023

Judge 'not sure why' Wilkinson action in separate court than Lehrmann suits

The TV personality is suing Ten for more than $720K in legal costs.

The Canberra Times · Oct 24, 2023

The curious case of Seven’s voice artwork, ABC licks wounds after defamation loss

The work created for SBS voice portal used during 7Plus referendum coverage. Plus: Courier Mail goes rosy over newsreader’s wedding proposal

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20, 2023

Lawyers lose in better deal for pelvic mesh victims

A law firm that ran two class actions for women harmed by pelvic mesh implants will lose out on a $38.5 million cut of $405 million in settlement funds.

AAP · Sep 21, 2023

Qantas CEO to sit down with union leader, lawyers

Recently appointed Qantas CEO Vanessa Hudson will need to be in the room when lawyers discuss compensation for workers the airline illegally sacked.

AAP · Sep 20, 2023

Qantas CEO ordered into mediation with union to decide compensation for sacked workers

Vanessa Hudson and Transport Workers’ Union national secretary Michael Kaine to attend proceedings as penalties expected to run into hundreds of millions of dollars

The Guardian - AU · Sep 20, 2023

Fox News sorry for false Marine story

Though the network eventually removed the false report, it never publicly explained its reason for doing so

Salon · Aug 28, 2023

Stoush brews over expert evidence as Lehrmann, Higgins confirmed to testify

Network Ten wants to rely on a report about false rape claims being rare.

The Canberra Times · Aug 28, 2023

Journalist called News Corp ‘tabloid bottom feeders’ after it queried ABC’s Heston Russell stories, court hears

Defamation trial hears Mark Willacy criticised ‘Murdoch’s people’ in email to confidential source after Daily Telegraph questioned reports on ex-commando

The Guardian - AU · Aug 1, 2023

Judge says ex-soldier Heston Russell defamation case becoming ‘a bit of a farce’ as ABC reinstates defence

Federal court judge drops demand for broadcaster to reveal source, stating their identity was already known by Russell

The Guardian - AU · Jul 14, 2023