Opinion
Both Christian Porter and the ABC have claimed vindication after the former Attorney-General discontinued a defamation case over rape allegations, writes Michelle Grattan.
News
Former attorney-general Christian Porter is seeking to strike out parts of the ABC’s defence in defamation proceedings concerning historical rape allegations.
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Attorney-General Christian Porter will step aside from some aspects of his portfolio, including the appointment of federal judges, to avoid potential conflicts of interests as he pursues a defamation claim against the ABC.
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