The case will go to trial in March subsequent yr.
Crikey can be allowed to play Fox Information protection in court docket when a defamation go well with in opposition to the outlet by Lachlan Murdoch goes to trial, and Murdoch can be allowed to argue Crikey was performing with malice, a choose has mentioned.
Justice Michael Wigney dismissed duelling purposes on Friday by Murdoch and Crikey the place the events sought to steer him particular bits of their arguments must be restricted close to how they’re to be heard in court docket.
He mentioned there was no purpose to strike out Crikey’s public curiosity defence, saying it was extra acceptable to let it’s argued at trial.
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