BREAKING: A Federal Court judge has found Clive Palmer and WA Premier Mark McGowan defamed each other, saying the proceedings diverted the court's time from matters of 'real importance'. READ MORE: 9News
Justice Michael Lee handed down his judgment in Melbourne on Tuesday, more than three months after reserving his decision.READ MORE:
Palmer sued the WA premier in 2020, claiming "vicious" public comments – including labelling the mining billionaire an enemy of the state – had damaged his reputation. Palmer defended various comments he made on the basis of qualified privilege, and substantial and contextual truth.At the trial's conclusion in April, Lee said it was possible neither side would be able to make out any defences.
It emerged in 2020 that Palmer was seeking up to $30 billion in damages over a 2012 decision by the former Liberal state government not to assess his proposed Balmoral South iron ore project.McGowan, who is counter-suing Palmer for defamation, has made his own appeal for aggravated damages.
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