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On 22 September 2026, the Queensland Court of Appeal dismissed Robert McVicker's defamation appeal against the ABC. His company had bought online travel agency Bestjet weeks…
A reviewer leaves an honest one-star review of a business. Happens every day, right? However, unusually, the business doesn't just disagree in its public reply. Instead,…
Most people assume that suing for defamation is the only way to stop a media outlet from publishing something about you. A lot of people also…
The ABC recently approached our Special Counsel and Head of our Defamation practice, Stewart O’Connell to get an expert view on the recent Rebel Wilson defamation…
Our Special Counsel and defamation solicitor, Stewart O'Connell, represented Cairo Takeaway in a Federal Court proceeding that has drawn national media attention, with coverage in The…
Racing NSW chief executive Peter V'landys is suing The Thoroughbred Report and journalist Kit Gow over an article published on 18 November 2025 asking whether it…
How to pursue a Sydney defamation claim against newspapers, TV stations, and online publishers When a media outlet publishes false information that damages your reputation, you…
Sydney defamation lawyer: A single tweet. $140,000 in damages. A clear message about online accountability. In 2024, Independent NSW MP Alex Greenwich was awarded $140,000 in…
Defamation: Imagine sending an email criticising a lawyer, then finding yourself behind bars a few months later. That’s exactly what happened to a group of self-declared…
At O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors, we’re committed to integrity and protecting both our team and the wider community from online deception. In the past few…
Welcome to O’Brien Criminal & Civil Solicitors. Our lawyer’s dedication to justice and legal expertise can not be beaten. Founded in 2007 by Peter O’Brien, our…
The case of Hannah Grundy, our client, has gained national attention after it was recently featured in Australian Story: Betrayal. It tells a shocking story of…
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