Court Rejects Ben Roberts-Smith’s Attack on Star Reporter
- Ben Roberts-Smith lost his seven-year defamation case against Nine newspapers in 2023 and failed to reopen the appeal after new evidence emerged in Federal Court in 2025.
- The appeal was re-opened due to a secretly recorded 2021 conversation between reporter Nick McKenzie and Person 17, a key witness paid $700,000 by Nine to remain silent.
- During a five-hour cross-examination, Roberts-Smith's lawyer accused McKenzie of dishonesty and argued McKenzie obtained privileged legal strategy information illegally.
- The court dismissed Roberts-Smith’s claims of miscarriage of justice, stating McKenzie aimed to reassure and strengthen Person 17’s resolve to testify in defamation proceedings.
- Roberts-Smith maintains his innocence and plans to seek special leave for a High Court appeal despite legal experts noting the high costs and low chances of success.
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