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Acted against News Corporation Seven Network and Daily Mail in serious defamation case involving use by the media of a photographic image depicting an ISIS bride which was mistaken identity. This case was reported by ABC Media Watch.

I acted in Supreme Court proceedings against Google LLC concerning my client's image being wrongly used in reporting about a convicted rapist. I successfully negotiated settlement before trial. I also acted in a matter arising out of the highly publicised mushroom murder trial securing apologies and retractions for my client

Acted for plaintiff who initiated defamation proceedings in the Supreme Court against Google after his image was incorrectly used and identified as a convicted criminal. Although liability was denied by the defendant, the parties were able to reach a commercial resolution at the court appointed mediation.

Acted for a key witness in defamation proceedings issued by Federal Attorney-General Christian Porter against the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and journalist, Louise Milligan, in the Federal Court of Australia. Porter v Australian Broadcasting Corporation [2021] FCA 863.

Advised and acted for high profile Chief Executive Officer and Founder of ASX listed company concerning reputational and defamation matters concerning alleged breaches of health directions in respect of COVID-19.

Successfully obtained Pseudonym order for defamation plaintiff in County Court of Victoria (first of its kind) on the basis that further media reporting of the alleged imputation would lead to further damage to the plaintiff’s reputation. Successfully resolved case at early mediation prior to directions hearing of matter.

Acted for business owners, executives and individuals who have received Concerns Notices under the Queensland Defamation Act 2005 in defence of defamation claims including arguing that the Concerns Notice was Defective and requests for further particulars under Section 12A(3) of the Act and preparation of Offers to Make Amends under Section 13 and 15 of the Act and, provided advice as to available Defences and Strategy.

Acted on instructions from insurers in defence of defamation proceedings brought against insured business issued in the District Court of Queensland which involved consideration of issues concerning causation and serious harm, jurisdictional issues and security for costs application. Successfully resolved matter prior to court appointed mediation.

Acted for ASX listed company in relation to defamation proceedings issued in the Supreme Court of Western Australia against the publisher and platform service provider concerning numerous publications made on forum website alleging the directors have acted dishonestly and breached their obligations as directors of an ASX listed company. Successfully resolved matter during an online mediation which involved each of the parties attending in different states. Following successful mediation the initial publisher was banned from further using the online forum with previous posts being removed.

Acted on behalf of plaintiff company directors, medical professional and accountants in the County Court Defamation Division.

Acting for individuals, professionals and businesses in relation to defamatory posts about them on Reddit, Google and Facebook. High success rate of having defamatory posts removed by Reddit, failing which court injunctions may be sought.

Acting for individuals in respect of defamatory posts made about them on Facebook where the identity of the publisher was unknown and preliminary discovery applications are made to the court seeking production of the identification documents.

Acting in cases involving defamatory publications on social media, world wide web and republications including defamatory Google reviews.

Provided defamation advice to family law firm and partners concerning false and defamatory comments made about them online which also affected the business Google rating.

Acted for criminal law firm and Managing Partner who were defamed online, the subject publication also threatened to publish more defamatory material in coming days. Urgently sent correspondence to the publisher in order to prevent / mitigate any further damage to clients’ reputation and successfully achieved removal of content and undertakings from publisher not to disseminate any future defamatory material about our clients.

Issued proceedings against Melbourne Football Club in one of Australia's first privacy cases brought under the new privacy tort for serious invasion of privacy. This involved sensitive matters dealing with use of confidential information.

Provide Privacy and Media Related Advice in relation to Media Reporting; Correspond with Media Outlets concerning Privacy and Confidentiality issues; Act for parties in Applications for Injunctions and Suppression orders.

Acted for a group of industry leading journalists who established a high profile digital platform designed to share information and content to women over 45 to help them become more empowered, be visible, to matter and to be educated about their options.

Previously acted on behalf of Pacific Publications Pty Ltd, the Publisher of New Idea.

Acted for WIN Television Vic Pty Ltd in Supreme Court of Victoria contempt proceedings brought by The Queen.