The Latest Breaking News from Robert Bromwich

Erin Molan and Daily Mail settle defamation case

After successfully challenging a $150,000 defamation judgment, the Daily Mail has reached a walk-away settlement with Sky News broadcaster Erin Molan.

AAP · Mar 30, 2023

Trans woman's lawsuit raises 'constitutional matters'

A lawyer for a social media platform where a transgender woman was removed after being "considered male" says a lawsuit raises constitutional matters.

AAP · Feb 16, 2023

Crypto firm owes creditors more than $78m

Administrators appointed for a Gold Coast cryptocurrency platform do not know where the company's founder is, or exactly how large its debts are.

AAP · Jan 20, 2023

Pauline Hanson ordered to pay former colleague Brian Burston $250,000 over sex abuse allegation

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is ordered to pay former senator Brian Burston $250,000 over a defamatory television interview in which she falsely alleged he sexually abused a female staffer in his office.

ABC News · Oct 19, 2022

Pauline Hanson to pay $250k for defamation

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has to pay $250,000 for defaming ex-senator Brian Burston, but he still faces her sexual discrimination case against him.

AAP · Oct 18, 2022

Victims of Red Centre NATS motorsport flame explosion receive $3.2 million federal court settlement

Twelve people who suffered injuries in a trackside explosion of flames at a motorsport festival in Alice Springs have settled federal court action, with the judge saying the amount was "fair and reasonable".

ABC News · Sep 29, 2022

Daily Mail Australia to appeal Erin Molan’s win in defamation case over racism accusations

Notice of appeal lodged in federal court says $150,00 in damages paid to Sky News broadcaster is ‘manifestly excessive’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 15, 2022

Daily Mail fights $150k defamation loss

The Daily Mail is appealing a $150,000 judgment in favour of Sky News broadcaster Erin Molan over a defamatory article which portrayed her as racist.

AAP · Sep 14, 2022

Sydney debt collector resists $3.25m fine

A Sydney debt collector which admitted harassing and threatening customers has complained a $3.25 million penalty sought by ASIC would destroy its business.

AAP · Aug 17, 2022

Judge rebukes Pauline Hanson staffer James Ashby for being ‘evasive’ during defamation trial

One Nation senator’s chief of staff told court he didn’t ‘want to appear evasive’ and eventually said Senate speech was a warning to Brian Burston after presiding justice accused him of avoiding the question

The Guardian - AU · Jun 14, 2022