QLD Premier Campbell Newman sues Alan Jones and radio station 4BC
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman has launched legal action against talkback presenter Alan Jones and Fairfax Radio’s Brisbane station 4BC for damages as the veteran broadcaster continues to campaign against him during the state election.
Jones has been putting out a one hour show on 4BC station since the start of the year, and has taken several swings at the Liberal leader over his plans to allow a coal mine expansion in Jones’ home town.
The Queensland minister for infrastructure Jeffrey Seeney is also a named plaintiff in documents lodged with Queensland’s Supreme Court.
Jones is the most popular broadcaster in Sydney with his breakfast show on station 2GB, owned by Macquarie Radio, dominating the market.
His move to broadcast on the Fairfax station comes as Fairfax and Macquarie prepare to merge their stations to create a national talk network, although that has been held up due to an informal investigation into the deal by the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission.
Fairfax Radio Network has declined to comment while a spokesperson for the LNP said: “Mr Jones has been asked to account for his defamation before the Supreme Court. As it is a matter for the courts now, we won’t be making any further comment.”
Alex Hayes
Newman now doesn’t need to answer any matter before the courts, 3 weeks after the election this will quietly be dropped.
Cheap way to avoid answering questions
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go AJ!
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In France the terrorists use guns to shut down free speech. In Australia the terrorists use defamation writs.
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What is it with Liberal MPs suing Fairfax? Awful stuff. So much for a free and strong fourth estate
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This hour of bile each morning has been without doubt the worst radio ever run on Brisbane talkback. I trust that those above have listened before proffering an opinion. Taking legal action is mild compared to what this really warrants. Awful one-sided bitter radio ranting from an unwelcome southerner. Take a look at the 4BC Facebook page if you don’t believe me.
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