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Businessman Chau Chak Wing awarded $590,000 in defamation case against ABC
Chinese-Australian businessman Chau Chak Wing has been awarded $590,000 after a judge found he was defamed by an ABC program that portrayed him as a spy.
The philanthropist sued in the Federal Court over a 2017 Four Corners episode, “Power and Influence”, which was a joint investigation with Fairfax Media, which has since been bought by Nine Entertainment.
Dr Chau, who is an Australian citizen, claimed the program carried six defamatory imputations including that he “betrayed” his country, is a member of China’s Communist Party and made enormous donations to influence politicians.
Justice Steven Rares today ruled in favour of Dr Chau and awarded $590,000 in damages.
He also awarded costs against the ABC and ordered the broadcaster to…
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