A Western Australian businessman testifies in a defamation trial about why he covertly recorded a meeting involving the Peel Development Commission. Across reports, the man says he chose to record the meeting after he became concerned he was “getting set up.” He frames his decision as a response to what he viewed as suspicious circumstances, describing his mindset as believing he was the “fall guy.” The recording is described as central to the case, with the defamation proceedings turning on how the recording and any related statements are understood. The defendant’s testimony focuses on his motivations rather than asserting details of the meeting’s content in the accounts provided. The reporting indicates the trial is examining allegations of defamation connected to events surrounding the covert recording, including how it affected communications between parties. The coverage is consistent in identifying the meeting, the Peel Development Commission, the businessman’s testimony about his concerns, and the framing of his actions as protective or precautionary amid fears of being blamed. The matter proceeds as part of a broader dispute heard in court.