Australia, April 14 -- New South Wales Land and Environment Court issued text of the following judgement on March 14:
1. HIS HONOUR: The history of this proceeding raises significant issues associated with the appropriate prosecution and conduct of litigation. The Statement of Claim, filed 22 September 2023, seeks remedies for defamation and injurious falsehood. It extends to 51 pages plus annexures which include that which purports to be a Concerns Notice dated 11 August 2023 of 11 pages, a copy of the impugned publications, and correspondence between the parties, the relevance of which some is questionable.
2. On 9 November 2023, the defendant filed a "Defence Statement" in answer to the Statement of Claim. By a Notice of Motion filed 1...