McLachlan case
Craig McLachlan gets a fresh start thanks to Max Markson and Seven
The actor, who dropped a defamation case against this masthead over allegations of sexual harassment, is trying for a career comeback.
- by Kishor Napier-Raman and David Estcourt
Latest
Christie Whelan Browne seeks $2 million for alleged sexual harassment
The Federal Court lawsuit alleges the company behind The Rocky Horror show failed to protect her from repeated sexual harassment by Craig McLachlan.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Theatre company drops suppression fight over Craig McLachlan’s ‘embarrassment’
The company behind The Rocky Horror Show will no longer seek a suppression order over parts of Christie Whelan Browne’s sexual harassment lawsuit.
- by Michaela Whitbourn
Opinion
Defamation
When a defamation action ‘isn’t worth the candle’
Recent defamation actions and rulings have raised questions whether these legal manoeuvres are worth the trouble.
- by Marina Olsen
Opinion
Private Sydney
How McLachlan’s ill-advised tell-all interview played a starring role in the trial
In continuing his ill-fated defamation action, Craig McLachlan knew it would dredge up all the details of the original claims once more. But this time his opponents ended up with extra ammunition, courtesy of McLachlan himself.
- by Andrew Hornery
Editorial
Defamation
Defamation law changes are needed for freer speech
Defamation laws need more tweaking to protect a free press, especially in social media.
- The Herald's View
Opinion
Craig McLachlan
Arrogance and entitlement finally caught up with McLachlan
Finally, after years of suffering and trauma, the women who were abused by Craig McLachlan have been vindicated.
- by Kate McClymont
Actor wore disguise to go shopping after harassment claims, court told
Craig McLachlan was flown out of Adelaide on a private plane in 2018 after three women publicly accused him of sexual misconduct, a Supreme Court jury has heard.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Craig McLachlan sexually harassed 11 women, defamation trial told
The media organisations being sued by Craig McLachlan in his NSW Supreme Court defamation case have given an opening statement arguing that the allegations are true.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Craig McLachlan’s high-profile defamation trial opens in Sydney
The trial is expected to hear from 30 to 40 witnesses, including the famous entertainer, his wife Vanessa Scammell, the women McLachlan allegedly harassed and actor John Jarratt.
- by Georgina Mitchell
Craig McLachlan defamation case likely to be heard next year, court told
A judge said the actor’s case against the ABC and The Sydney Morning Herald would last four weeks and needed a jury, which meant it would get pushed to next year.
- by Georgina Mitchell
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