Justin Gleeson to lead ABC’s defence in defamation claim brought by Christian Porter

The former solicitor-general Justin Gleeson, who recently called for the Prime Minister to seek advice as to whether Christian Porter was fit to remain in office, will lead the ABC’s defence in a defamation claim brought by the Attorney-General.

Mr Gleeson, now a private barrister, was solicitor-general from 2013 to 2016.

He quit after a high-profile dispute with then-attorney-general George Brandis after claiming he was not consulted by the government on significant legislation.

Christian Porter is suing the public…