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Racing NSW boss Peter V’landys loses defamation case over ABC animal cruelty story – ABC News
A judge rules the reputation of Racing NSW boss Peter V’landys was not damaged following an ABC program that exposed animal cruelty and wastage in the industry.
The boss of Racing NSW has lost a defamation case over an ABC expose on animal cruelty and wastage in the industry.
Key points:
- Peter V’Landys argued he should have seen abattoir footage before or during his interview
- He claimed the story damaged his reputation as a racing industry regulator
- Justice Wigney denied all four imputations were defamatory
Peter V’landys sued the broadcaster in the Federal Court over a 7.30 episode titled The Final Race, which revealed retired racehorses were being slaughtered…
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