MEDIA
7 News talks to Barrie Goldsmith about Ricky Stuart’s outburst on Jaeman Salmon
8 Aug 2022
Canberra coach Ricky Stuart faced fierce criticism after he described Penrith player Jaeman Salmon as a ‘weak-gutted dog’ in his post-game press conference following Canberra’s 26-6 defeat at the hands of the Panthers. The NRL Integrity Unit has taken the unprecedented step of suspending coach Ricky Stuart from all club activities for seven days, as well as being ordered to pay $25,000 from his own pocket. Barrie Goldsmith from Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers provided specialist comment on how three words could lead to an intricate even complex Court case.
6PR talks to Barrie Goldsmith about the fallout from the defamation battle between WA Premier Mark McGowan and Clive Palmer
3 Aug 2022
Mornings with Liam Bartlett. Liam speaks to Barrie Goldsmith from Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers about the defamation case involving WA Premier Mark McGowan and mining magnate Clive Palmer. The federal court has found Clive Palmer and Mark McGowan defamed each other in a war of words over Covid-19 and extraordinary legislation. Federal court rules Palmer pay WA premier $20,000, while United Australia party chair is awarded $5,000 after both found liable for defamation.
Mornings with Liam Bartlett: August 3
ABC talks to Barrie Goldsmith about the Johnny Depp and Amber Heard trial in the United States that attracted worldwide headlines last month
11 Jun 2022
Our Barrie Goldsmith was interviewed by Rod Quinn of the ABC for the Saturday 11 June 2022 edition of Overnights radio show. The interview followed Johnny Depp winning his defamation case against his former wife Amber Heard after a jury found that a statement that Ms Heard made about domestic abuse in a 2018 opinion piece clearly referred to the actor.
Overnights with Rod Quinn: June 11 - Talking Point: Defamation: Barrie Goldsmith
ABC talks to Barrie Goldsmith about the recent judgment in Peter Dutton’s defamation case against refugee advocate Shane Bazzi
25 Nov 2021
Our Barrie Goldsmith was interviewed by Annie Gaffney of the ABC for the Thursday 26 November 2021 edition of Drive radio show. The interview followed the Federal Court’s judgment in Peter Dutton’s defamation case against refugee advocate Shane Bazzi over a tweet that accused Mr Dutton of being “a rape apologist”. To hear Barrie’s thoughts on the Dutton case as well as how the area of defamation law is evolving within Australia.
Drive with Annie Gaffney: November 25
New York Times Story: Missing Apostrophe in Facebook Post Lands a Man in Defamation Court
11 Oct 2021
Barrie’s expertise in the area of defamation law has been recognised by the New York Times as they sought his comments in their recent article about defamation law in Australia and the United States.
6PR talks to Barrie Goldsmith about the recent settlement of the Porter v ABC defamation case
1 Jun 2021
Mornings with Liam Bartlett. Liam speaks to Barrie Goldsmith from Australian Defamation Lawyers about the defamation case involving Christian Porter and ABC.
Mornings with Liam Bartlett: June 1
Ross Greenwood shows his support for Barrie Goldsmith about the recent Joe Hockey defamation case Ross Greenwood
1 Jul 2015
Ross Greenwood speaks to Barrie Goldsmith from Australian Defamation Lawyers about the defamation case involving Joe Hockey and Fairfax.
2GB talks to Barrie Goldsmith about the recent Joe Hockey defamation case 2GB Sydney
Fairfax media has been found to have defamed Mr Hockey in a poster and two tweets last year, over the headline. Defamation lawyer Barrie Goldsmith spoke to Marius Benson.
Web search liability can be reduced – Thomson Reuters Risk Report
Internet search engine firms will be protected from liability for publishing defamatory material if they remove it once they’re on notice.
Senator Sarah Hanson Young’s defamation case against Zoo Magazine – Channel 10
Senator Hanson-Young won an opening skirmish in her defamation case against renowned “lads” magazine Zoo Magazine. Barrie Goldsmith was interviewed on Channel 10’s Wake Up for his views on that case.
‘Name and shame’ web page shut down – Newcastle Herald
A HUNTER business is understood to be considering legal action over a ‘‘name and shame’’ web page that gained almost 6000 followers in six days. The page, which posted anonymous complaints about dozens of local businesses, was removed from the social network Facebook about 10am on Wednesday. Most comments on the page complained about poor customer service, but some alleged serious criminal conduct.
Law firm takes on Premier, defamation suit likely – Gold Coast Bulletin
Defamation expert Barrie Goldsmith says a Gold Coast lawyer has a chance of winning a defamation claim against Premier Campbell Newman over allegations he was “part of the criminal gang machine”.
Assange defamation case questioned – Australian Financial Review
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was unlikely to succeed in a defamation case against Prime Minister Julia Gillard because he was outside the statutory time period in which claims must be brought.
Beware, you’re on candid camera! – Illawarra Mercury
Wollongong City Council’s move to webcast its meetings may open it up to the threat of defamation action. Lights, cameras and a whole lot of decision-making action. Wollongong’s fledgling councillors rode to victory last September on a wave of community sentiment for change – not the least of which was a firm promise for a greater degree of transparency in how the council conducted its business.
Experience Matters
Please note that the firm of Goldsmiths Lawyers was acquired as from 1 July 2021 by Rostron Carlyle Rojas Lawyers. Barrie Goldsmith, who has specialised in defamation for 40 years, continues to work for the firm as Special Counsel. You can read more about the acquisition at the following link.
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