Liberal MP Andrew Hastie Takes Stand in WAtoday Defamation Trial

Hastie defends leaking covert tape over fears of ‘toxic’ dumping plot

Senior Liberal Andrew Hastie told a court he feared the McGowan Labor government was plotting to use his electorate as a “dumping ground” for toxic soil.

Liberal MP Andrew Hastie takes stand in WAtoday defamation trial

The federal MP appears in court in the trial against him and two former Fairfax journalists, launched by WA businessman Greg Poland.

Why I leaked the secret tape: Hastie defends sharing toxic soil recording

Federal Liberal MP and Member for Canning Andrew Hastie has appeared in court in a defamation case brought about by Perth property developer Greg Poland.

Hastie takes stand in defamation battle against WAtoday

Federal MP Andrew Hastie has taken the stand in a long-running defamation legal battle brought by WA businessman Greg Poland.

Andrew Hastie in witness box for Poland, Hedley defamation trial

Andrew Hastie has rebutted claims he promised to not share an audio recording that has become the focus in an ongoing defamation trial, as the politician takes the stand as a witness.