Federal Liberal MP Andrew Hastie testifies in a defamation trial brought by WA businessman Greg Poland. The case is heard in court and also involves two former Fairfax journalists associated with WAtoday. According to reports, Hastie appears as part of the proceedings after the matter has been ongoing. The trial is framed as Poland’s effort to pursue a claim related to reporting connected to WAtoday, with the legal challenge directed not only at the journalists but also at Hastie.
The two outlets describing the case agree on the core development: Hastie is taking the stand in the defamation matter and the trial includes both him and the two former Fairfax/WAtoday journalists. The reports do not provide additional detail on the specific statements at issue or the substance of Hastie’s testimony. Instead, they focus on his court appearance within the broader legal dispute between Poland and the defendants.
